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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Arroyo (ranked 2850 p4p, 2855 weight class) and Todd Savage (ranked 159 p4p, 160 weight class). Savage has chosen Booty Bounce - DJ FUNK as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Savage!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo wants to slow Savage down by chopping away at his legs.
Arroyo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savage.
Robert Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Arroyo shows good takedown defense.
Arroyo lands a right hook to the body.
Savage looking to score a takedown here. Arroyo is defending well but Savage drives through and ends up in Arroyo's guard.
Arroyo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Arroyo blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage landing with the ground and pound.
Savage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savage stands and throws Arroyo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arroyo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
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.
Arroyo wants to control but Savage postures up.
Savage taking a breather here.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Savage might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arroyo defends well and Savage ends up having to push Arroyo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robert Arroyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Savage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage dives in for a single leg takedown but Arroyo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arroyo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arroyo.
Savage fails to land the takedown.
And Arroyo counters with a quick kick to the body but Savage blocks it.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arroyo defends it nicely.
Arroyo throws a wild body kick that Savage sees coming a mile off.
Savage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arroyo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Savage takes one on the button.
Arroyo lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Savage can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Arroyo and Savage drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Arroyo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Arroyo!
After the fight, Robert Arroyo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gilmore (ranked 3560 p4p, 2394 weight class) and Giorgi Gorgodze (ranked 402 p4p, 286 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Giorgi Gorgodze enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giorgi Gorgodze!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorgodze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gilmore as he avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Gorgodze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gorgodze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gilmore.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorgodze.
The crowd cheers as Gilmore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gorgodze doesn't seem phased though.
Gilmore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorgodze.
Happy Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gorgodze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gorgodze stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gorgodze throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gilmore to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilmore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorgodze was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilmore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorgodze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilmore defends well and Gorgodze ends up having to push Gilmore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gorgodze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gilmore.
Gorgodze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Happy Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore swinging wildly here.
Gilmore fails to land with a series of punches.
Gilmore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorgodze.
Gorgodze avoids the body shot from Gilmore.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gorgodze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorgodze landing a few strikes.
Gilmore tries to improve position but can't.
Gorgodze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gilmore's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore tries to bench press Gorgodze off him but Gorgodze keeps the position.
Gorgodze staying calm.
Gilmore is looking to regain half guard here but Gorgodze keeps moving and retains side control.
Gilmore can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorgodze lands an elbow.
Gorgodze happy to just control the position for now.
Gilmore takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gilmore tries to buck Gorgodze off but Gorgodze is having none of it.
Gorgodze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gilmore's shoulder. That is not cool.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gorgodze working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gilmore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gorgodze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gorgodze avoids the strikes from the bottom by Gilmore.
Gorgodze looks up at the clock and then as Gilmore takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gorgodze smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgodze staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilmore tries to buck Gorgodze off but Gorgodze is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gilmore's face as Gorgodze controls the position.
It looks like Gorgodze might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gorgodze in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gorgodze cracks Gilmore with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gorgodze takes a little break here. Gilmore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gorgodze scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Gilmore dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gilmore swings for the body but Gorgodze moves out of range.
Gilmore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilmore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorgodze.
Gorgodze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gilmore cracks Gorgodze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gilmore jabs Gorgodze to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gorgodze shoots and misses
and Gilmore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gorgodze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilmore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilmore. Gorgodze does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgodze moves forwards but Gilmore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gorgodze feints and as Gilmore raises his hands in defense, Gorgodze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gorgodze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gilmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorgodze can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorgodze with a nice head shot there.
Gilmore tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorgodze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gilmore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorgodze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gorgodze lands a couple of elbows.
Gorgodze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gilmore doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gorgodze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gorgodze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gorgodze postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gorgodze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gorgodze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorgodze.
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Gorgodze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gilmore loads up on a big right hand but Gorgodze slips the punch.
It looks like Gilmore has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorgodze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilmore is fending him off so far but Gorgodze persists. Nope, Gilmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Happy Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgi Gorgodze.
Gilmore throws out a powerful jab.
 Gorgodze is rocked!
Gilmore throws a series of punches but Gorgodze moves out of range.
Gorgodze with the counter takedown but Gilmore avoids it easily.
Gorgodze is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilmore finish him?
Gorgodze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gilmore is fending him off so far but Gorgodze persists. Nope, Gilmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Gorgodze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gorgodze seems to have recovered his senses.
Happy Gilmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorgodze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilmore cracks a nice hook into Gorgodze's ribs.
Gorgodze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gilmore trying to hold on to Gorgodze's head to control him but Gorgodze postures up.
Gilmore is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gilmore tries to roll over but Gorgodze keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorgodze uses his free foot to push down on Gilmore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gilmore.
Giorgi Gorgodze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gilmore throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gorgodze. What's that going to do exactly?
Gorgodze with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore is desperately trying to improve his position but Gorgodze has a good base and remains in mount.
Gorgodze takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gilmore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gorgodze raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Gilmore dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gilmore misses with a left hand
and Gorgodze counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gilmore has hold of Gorgodze's hands but Gorgodze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gorgodze stalling.
Gilmore wants to improve his position but Gorgodze is controlling well.
Gorgodze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gorgodze sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore wants to get back to full guard.
Gilmore throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gilmore throws a strike from the bottom but Gorgodze passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorgodze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gorgodze lands an elbow.
Giorgi Gorgodze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilmore is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gorgodze connects with a decent elbow.
Gilmore wants to control but Gorgodze postures up.
Gilmore is being controlled here.
Gilmore tries to bench press Gorgodze off him but Gorgodze keeps the position.
Gorgodze working the ground and pound.
Gorgodze happy to just control the position for now.
Gorgodze is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
 Gilmore is rocked!
Gilmore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Gilmore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorgodze controls the position from side control.
Gilmore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gilmore is looking to regain half guard here but Gorgodze keeps moving and retains side control.
Gorgodze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gilmore seems to have got his legs back now.
Gorgodze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gilmore is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorgodze is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gilmore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gorgodze lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Gorgodze's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee asks Gorgodze politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gorgodze prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gorgodze lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gilmore down.
Gorgodze working the head with strikes.
Gilmore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gorgodze looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gilmore is trying to escape the position but Gorgodze is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore can't do much from the bottom here.
Gilmore tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Gorgodze staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmore misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgi Gorgodze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gilmore 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Odom Hunt (ranked 2235 p4p, 2323 weight class) and Doro Jester (ranked 257 p4p, 268 weight class). Odom Hunt comes into the arena with Yesterday By Beatles Or: Imagine By Yoko Ono As Sung By John Lennon - Vs Se blaring out of the sound system. Arthur Odom Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Odom Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doro Jester!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odom Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Jester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Odom Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Jester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doro Jester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jester dives in and grabs Odom Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Odom Hunt pushes down on Jester's head and hops out.
Jester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Odom Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Odom Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jester throws a head kick that misses.
Odom Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jester drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odom Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Jester keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odom Hunt keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jester tries to move into full mount but can't pass Odom Hunt's legs.
Jester controlling from side mount.
Odom Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Odom Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Odom Hunt is trying to control Jester's posture but Jester avoids it.
Jester works to advance to full mount. Odom Hunt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Odom Hunt is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jester goes for an armbar but Odom Hunt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jester has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Odom Hunt has passed into side control.
Odom Hunt trying to control the position but Jester is working away.
Odom Hunt controlling from side mount.
Jester manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jester is trying to maintain the position but Odom Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Odom Hunt is taking a breather. Jester 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Jester defends it.
Jester is refusing to be controlled, as Odom Hunt sits in half guard.
Odom Hunt is controlling the pace.
Odom Hunt moves nicely into side control.
Odom Hunt trying to control the action but Jester is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Odom Hunt decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Odom Hunt missing with a left hand there. Jester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jester moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Jester misses.
Odom Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Odom Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jester scores with a nice right hand.
Odom Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Jester counters with a thumping low kick.
Jester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Jester misses
and Odom Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doro Jester will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed right hand from Jester misses the target.
Jester lands a nice hook to Odom Hunt's body. Odom Hunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jester avoids the body shot from Odom Hunt.
It seemed like Jester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Odom Hunt swings for the body but Jester moves out of range.
Jester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Odom Hunt misses with a body kick.
Jester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Odom Hunt but Odom Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Odom Hunt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Odom Hunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jester. Beautiful body shot.
Jester throws the left hand but Odom Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Jester swings widly with a right hand
and Odom Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odom Hunt throws a hook but Jester avoids it easily.
Jester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Odom Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Jester throws a head kick that misses.
As Jester looks to move away, Odom Hunt throws a big counter combo but Jester just gets out of the way.
Jester looks to land a body kick but Odom Hunt moved away.
Odom Hunt stuns Jester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jester ducks under a wild hook from Odom Hunt.
Odom Hunt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Odom Hunt wants it to stay on the feet.
Odom Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Odom Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Odom Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jester is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Odom Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jester is rocked!
Jester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doro Jester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jester tries to land a body kick
and Odom Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Jester tries to work over Odom Hunt's front leg with a kick but Odom Hunt checks it.
Jester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jester is still on wobbly legs! Can Odom Hunt finish him?
Odom Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jester seems to have recovered his senses.
Jester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odom Hunt.
A counter left hand to the body from Odom Hunt misses its target.
Jester throws a body kick that misses
and Odom Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Jester misses
and Odom Hunt counters with a huge left! Jester is in big trouble! He's backing up but Odom Hunt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jester from any more damage. A dominating finish by Odom Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Odom Hunt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taqor Narimanbeyov (ranked 2395 p4p, 2196 weight class) and Omnipotent Que (ranked 274 p4p, 252 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Narimanbeyov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heiwa Sanka. Taqor Narimanbeyov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taqor Narimanbeyov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omnipotent Que!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narimanbeyov throws a jab when Que was well out of range.
Que misses with an uppercut
and Narimanbeyov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Narimanbeyov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Que fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbeyov manages to avoid it.
Narimanbeyov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Que looks to land a right hand but Narimanbeyov moved out of range.
Que rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Narimanbeyov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Que has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Narimanbeyov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Que manages to avoid it.
Que takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Narimanbeyov.
Que stalks Narimanbeyov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Narimanbeyov's face. Narimanbeyov staggers backwards, shaken.
Narimanbeyov throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narimanbeyov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Que was well out of range. Poor timing from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a body punch but Que moves out of range.
Que lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Que rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narimanbeyov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narimanbeyov throws a body shot but no joy.
Que thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Que rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Narimanbeyov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Que scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Que.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Que has cracked Narimanbeyov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Que lands another huge swinging hook and Narimanbeyov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Narimanbeyov, before Que can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Omnipotent Que!
An out of breath and clearly excited Omnipotent Que thanked Battleborn Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Stein (ranked 1721 p4p, 1964 weight class) and Ugrapurod Makagziadan (ranked 202 p4p, 225 weight class). Makagziadan has chosen FIGHT FIGHT as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ugrapurod Makagziadan!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makagziadan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stein counters with a two punch combo.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Makagziadan's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Makagziadan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makagziadan throws a poor cross that misses
and Stein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makagziadan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stein misses with a straight left.
Makagziadan misses with a hook
and Stein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makagziadan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein misses with a right hand
and Makagziadan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makagziadan misses with an uppercut
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
Stein defending well as Makagziadan loads up on a big left hand.
Stein cracks Makagziadan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makagziadan misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makagziadan throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Stein misses the target.
Makagziadan misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makagziadan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makagziadan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makagziadan.
Makagziadan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein doesn't manage to clinch there - Makagziadan circles away.
Stein lands a slapping body shot.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makagziadan drops his hands momentarily and Stein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 It looks like Ugrapurod Makagziadan has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Makagziadan slips the punch.
Makagziadan throws a series of punches but Stein moves out of range.
It looked like Stein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stein closes the distance and clinches.
Stein scores a nice knee to the body.
Makagziadan blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein working Makagziadan over with knees to the body.
Makagziadan looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makagziadan tries to circle away but Stein has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stein.
Stein lands a shoulder strike.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein tries to land knees in the clinch but Makagziadan avoids the damage to the body.
Stein missing with knees to the body.
Stein lands a knee to the body.
Makagziadan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stein prevents Makagziadan from breaking the clinch.
Stein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stein lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makagziadan backwards.
Makagziadan wants to get back to striking at distance but Stein won't allow it.
Makagziadan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makagziadan backwards.
Makagziadan blocks a body shot from Stein.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Nice body punch from Stein - that landed with a thud.
Stein pushes Makagziadan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stein lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Stein.
Stein pushes Makagziadan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stein crunches a lovely knee into Makagziadan's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Stein.
Stein lands with a light punch inside.
Stein throws a head punch that misses.
Makagziadan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Stein.
Stein prevents Makagziadan from breaking the clinch.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stein tries to work over Makagziadan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Stein misses with a punch to the body.
Stein gets through Makagziadan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makagziadan is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Makagziadan with a big uppercut! Makagziadan tries to clinch up but Stein pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Makagziadan to the mat! Makagziadan covers up and Stein unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franklin Stein!
Our winner, Franklin Stein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bio Frankenstein (ranked 2393 p4p, 1022 weight class) and Kryten Mechanoid (ranked 273 p4p, 134 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mechanoid's choice of entrance music: It's Cold Outside. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bio Frankenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kryten Mechanoid!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mechanoid fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frankenstein sprawls well initially but Mechanoid persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Frankenstein tries to get to full guard but Mechanoid has control of the leg.
Mechanoid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mechanoid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frankenstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frankenstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mechanoid pulls his head out easily.
Mechanoid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frankenstein with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frankenstein looking for submissions off his back.
Frankenstein is looking to control Mechanoid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frankenstein avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid drops an elbow to the side of Frankenstein's head.
Mechanoid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mechanoid wants to take a breather but Frankenstein is having none of it.
Mechanoid uses his free foot to push down on Frankenstein's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Frankenstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankenstein tries to hold on but Mechanoid postures up.
Mechanoid wants to control the pace but Frankenstein is squirming around nicely.
Frankenstein is desperately trying to improve his position but Mechanoid has a good base and remains in mount.
Mechanoid lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Frankenstein has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mechanoid with shots to the head and body - Frankenstein looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mechanoid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mechanoid putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mechanoid is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frankenstein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mechanoid lands with some strikes.
Mechanoid cracks Frankenstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Frankenstein sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mechanoid lands with a punch from half guard.
Frankenstein is staying active underneath Mechanoid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Mechanoid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mechanoid seems content to control.
Frankenstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mechanoid is working away from the top position though.
Frankenstein is not content to let Mechanoid control the position.
Mechanoid winds up and cracks Frankenstein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mechanoid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Frankenstein is looking for a sweep. Mechanoid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankenstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frankenstein.
Mechanoid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frankenstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mechanoid tries to free his leg and advance position but Frankenstein is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein is looking for a triangle but Mechanoid pushes his legs off easily.
Frankenstein is trying to control the position but Mechanoid postures up.
Mechanoid trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom.
Mechanoid lands a couple of digs.
Mechanoid is in close to Frankenstein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mechanoid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Frankenstein keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully.
Mechanoid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mechanoid is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mechanoid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein is looking for a triangle here but Mechanoid uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Frankenstein on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Frankenstein is looking to reverse the position.
Frankenstein takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Frankenstein is not content to let Mechanoid control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mechanoid cracks Frankenstein with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Frankenstein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mechanoid gets a takedown into half guard.
Mechanoid winds up and cracks Frankenstein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frankenstein is trying to control but can't.
Frankenstein is staying active underneath Mechanoid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frankenstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frankenstein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankenstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frankenstein keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mechanoid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mechanoid trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom.
Frankenstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frankenstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mechanoid is aware though and is defending well.
Mechanoid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mechanoid with a nice head shot there.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mechanoid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mechanoid postures up and lands a big shot to Frankenstein's brow.
Mechanoid trying to control but Frankenstein is working from the bottom.
Frankenstein keeping full guard, as Mechanoid tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frankenstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frankenstein is looking for a triangle but Mechanoid pushes his legs off easily.
Mechanoid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mechanoid with a nice head shot there.
Frankenstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Frankenstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mechanoid defends well.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mechanoid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mechanoid controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frankenstein has his foot on Mechanoid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mechanoid works his way back into a safe position though.
Mechanoid is working Frankenstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frankenstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mechanoid is aware though and is defending well.
Mechanoid looking to pass the guard.
Frankenstein keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully.
Mechanoid lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frankenstein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mechanoid defends it easily.
Mechanoid with a nice head shot there.
Mechanoid working some strikes from top position.
Mechanoid controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mechanoid postures up and lands a big shot to Frankenstein's brow.
Mechanoid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mechanoid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kryten Mechanoid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mechanoid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frankenstein is looking for a triangle but Mechanoid pushes his legs off easily.
Mechanoid trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankenstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mechanoid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mechanoid landing some decent shots from guard.
Frankenstein looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mechanoid has picked Frankenstein up and slammed him! Frankenstein can't keep hold of the triangle and Mechanoid manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mechanoid shoots for a double leg takedown but Frankenstein sprawls well. He's pushed Mechanoid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mechanoid swats away the attempt to clinch by Frankenstein.
Frankenstein tries to sprawl but Mechanoid drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Frankenstein is looking to improve his position.
Frankenstein manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankenstein keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully.
Mechanoid is posturing up here but Frankenstein has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mechanoid tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mechanoid has to tap! Slick submission there by Frankenstein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bio Frankenstein!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Harrison (ranked 530 p4p, 322 weight class) and Semi Veainu (ranked 71 p4p, 43 weight class). Harrison's entrance music is All of the Above. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Semi Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harrison throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Harrison lands with a cross.
Harrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Michael Harrison has been cut.
Harrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harrison cracks Veainu with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Harrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Harrison avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Harrison's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Michael Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harrison misses the shot to the body.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veainus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, jab by Harrison - just one landing.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Harrison.
Harrison lands a right hook to the body.
Harrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harrison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harrison misses with a looping left.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrison.
Harrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Harrison misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Harrison misses its intended target.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harrison with a body shot.
Harrison throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Harrison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harrison swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harrison throws a big shot that misses.
Harrison with a nice cross.
Harrison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harrison scores with a nice head shot.
Harrison works the jab nicely.
Harrison misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Harrison misses its intended target.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 cross from Harrison lands.
Harrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harrison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harrison rushes Veainu and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Veainu is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Harrison piles on the pressure and Veainu crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Harrison!
Michael Harrison tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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