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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Perkele (ranked 520 p4p, 1500 weight class) and Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 61 p4p, 167 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 40 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ispa Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozbourne misses with a kick to the body
and Perkele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkele tries to score with a low kick but Ozbourne moves his leg out of the way.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozbourne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Perkele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Ozbourne misses.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Ozbourne unleashes a big counter combination but Perkele bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Perkele lands a slapping body shot.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Ozbourne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from Ozbourne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele blocks a head kick by Ozbourne.
A low kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perkele scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozbourne staying out of range there.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Perkele.
Ozbourne digs a good body shot into Perkele's ribs.
A lazy left from Perkele finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozbourne takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Perkele.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ozbourne counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne moves to clinch but Perkele breaks away
and Perkele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ozbourne moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Perkele lands a nice hook to Ozbourne's body. Ozbourne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Ozbourne moved out of range nicely.
Ozbourne shapes to counter with a head kick.
It looks like Perkele has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ozbourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozbourne's sensitive parts.
Perkele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozbourne clinches.
Perkele tries to break the clinch but Ozbourne is controlling the position.
Ozbourne lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ozbourne obliges.
Perkele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perkele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Perkele moves out of range easily.
Ozbourne takes one to the side of the head.
Perkele motions for Ozbourne to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozbourne avoids a kick to the body.
Perkele misses with a body punch
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozbourne is looking to clinch but Perkele is avoiding it.
Perkele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perkele throws a front kick aimed at Ozbourne's knee but Ozbourne avoids it well.
Perkele feints and then cracks Ozbourne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozbourne down.
Perkele dodges the punch combination from Ozbourne.
Perkele lands a jab to the head.
Perkele lands a nice shot that snaps Ozbourne's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozbourne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a fast counter high kick but Perkele manages to duck under it in time.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozbourne moves out of range as Perkele throws a body kick.
Perkele tries to work over Ozbourne's front leg with a kick but Ozbourne checks it.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Ozbourne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ozbourne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perkele.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozbourne. Ozbourne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perkele lands with a straight right. Ozbourne didn't see that one coming.
Ozbourne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkele doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozbourne clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ozbourne drives through and clinches with Perkele against the cage.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Perkele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ozbourne's head backwards.
Perkele connects with the punch.
Ozbourne misses with a left hand
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozbourne moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozbourne can do to turn this around?
Ozbourne throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
Ozbourne misses with a double jab
and Perkele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perkele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkele.
Ozbourne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
Ozbourne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozbourne.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Ozbourne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkele lands a head shot.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ozbourne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perkele misses with a hook
and Ozbourne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a body kick.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele lands a really nice looking cross but Ozbourne seems unphased.
Perkele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Perkele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Ozbourne off balance momentarily.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele lands with a shot to the body.
Ozbourne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkele digs a good hook to Ozbourne's body.
Perkele with a nice calf kick.
Perkele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozbourne wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side
and Perkele counters with a straight right hand.
Ozbourne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perkele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Perkele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Ozbourne tries to clinch there but Perkele circles away.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perkele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a jab when Ozbourne was well out of range.
Perkele works Ozbourne's body with a nice hook.
Ozbourne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Ozbourne down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Ozbourne throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele scores with a decent looking hook.
Perkele throws out a powerful jab.
Perkele misses the body punch
and Ozbourne counters with a two punch combo.
Ozbourne missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozbourne misses with a hook.
Ozbourne blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ozbourne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.
Ozbourne wants to clinch up but Perkele keeps it at a distance.
Ozbourne misses with the combination.
Ozbourne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ozbourne on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Perkele throws a low kick but Ozbourne moves out of range easily.
As Perkele backs off Ozbourne throws a huge counter combo but Perkele manages to avoid it all.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Ozbourne counters with a straight right hand.
Ozbourne throws a head kick but Perkele moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Perkele.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Ozbourne looks to land a combination but Perkele avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozbourne's sensitive parts.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Ozbourne jumps back.
Ozbourne is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Ozbourne's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozbourne tries to avoid it.
Perkele motions for Ozbourne to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozbourne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body. Ozbourne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perkele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozbourne doesn't seem bothered though.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Ozbourne slips the punch.
Perkele works Ozbourne's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne connects with a right hand. Perkele shakes it off.
Perkele lands a nice hook to Ozbourne's body. Ozbourne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ozbourne throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ozbourne misses with a straight right.
Ozbourne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkele.
Ozbourne throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease.
Ozbourne tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
Ozbourne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozbourne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ozbourne looks for the body kick but Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Perkele.
Perkele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozbourne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ziggy Ozbourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
Perkele is looking to score with low kicks.
Perkele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ozbourne tries to clinch up.
Perkele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ozbourne.
Perkele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ozbourne misses with a combination
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele lands an overhand right.
Perkele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozbourne at a distance.
Ozbourne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ozbourne tries to clinch up.
Perkele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ozbourne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozbourne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozbourne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Ozbourne.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozbourne. Ozbourne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perkele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele cracks Ozbourne with an open hand slap.
Ozbourne throws a one two combo.
Ozbourne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perkele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozbourne takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozbourne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Perkele breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Ozbourne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ozbourne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perkele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perkele - that will leave a mark!
Perkele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perkele digs a good hook to Ozbourne's body.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Ozbourne should have avoided that one.
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy body shot
and Perkele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozbourne walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozbournes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perkele, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ispa Perkele waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA 🏝️'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Krylov (ranked 747 p4p, 818 weight class) and Kemar Powell (ranked 96 p4p, 106 weight class). Powell has chosen Lil Baby & Lil Durk - Hats Off as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 29 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kemar Powell!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell jabs Krylov right on the nose. Krylov blinks but takes it well.
Powell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Powell misses with a straight left.
Powell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krylov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Powell will feel that in the morning.
Powell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Powell misses with an uppercut. Krylov saw that one coming.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Krylov.
Powell wants to counter the offense by Krylov and move into the clinch position.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov looks for the body kick but Powell saw that one coming.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Powell lands a high kick!
Powell avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Krylov.
Krylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powell misses with a looping left.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Powell counters with a straight right hand.
Powell drives through and clinches with Krylov against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krylov breaks from the clinch.
Krylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Powell manages to avoid it.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krylov misses with a body kick.
Krylov is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krylov, as that shot connected.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Krylov throws a head kick but Powell moves out of range.
Powell tries to counter with a clinch but Krylov shakes him off and moves away.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Powell's shoulder, as Powell tries to avoid the shot.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Powell does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Powell finds it's way round the side to connect with Krylov's head.
Krylov tries to keep at a distance but Powell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krylov takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Powell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Powell can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Krylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Powell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Powell pushes Krylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Powell lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Powell.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Powell as the two fighters clinch.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
 Krylov is rocked!
Powell scores with a shot to the side of Krylov's head.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Powell dips a shoulder and cracks Krylov with a mighty uppercut! Krylov falls back against the cage and Powell unloads with a barrage of strikes! Krylov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Powell screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemar Powell!
Kemar Powell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Hoon Chai (ranked 672 p4p, 136 weight class) and Paulo Roberto (ranked 61 p4p, 13 weight class). Roberto has chosen Samba de Roda 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeong Hoon Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Roberto back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chai throws a right and a left that Roberto avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Roberto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Roberto scores with the left hand. Chai knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberto has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Roberto tries a knee to the head but Chai blocks it.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
Roberto misses with an elbow strike.
Roberto digs a right hand into Chai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chai's gas tank.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roberto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Roberto tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Roberto back against the cage.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Roberto lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Roberto lands a nice uppercut.
Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with some punches.
Roberto tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Roberto.
A short uppercut from Chai.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Roberto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
Roberto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Chai presses Roberto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai is trying to break the clinch but Roberto has him pressed against the cage.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Roberto - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Roberto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberto misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai gets through Roberto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto lands with a right to the head.
Roberto lands an elbow just above Chai 's eye.
Roberto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chai's defenses.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Chai.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberto scores with a hook to the body.
Roberto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roberto struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
Roberto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Roberto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roberto lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo Roberto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Roberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roberto throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberto scores with a nice right hand.
Roberto misses with a looping left.
Paulo Roberto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai takes one on the button.
Roberto takes one to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
Chai works Roberto's body with a nice hook.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberto. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Roberto 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.
Roberto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Roberto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roberto throws a big shot that misses.
Roberto ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Roberto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberto blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Roberto looking to throw knees to the head but Chai is blocking nicely.
Chai dodges an elbow strike from Roberto.
Paulo Roberto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roberto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai blocking some punches.
Roberto misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Roberto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto lands with a right to the head.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberto works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roberto.
Roberto misses with a hook.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roberto moves into range and clinches up with Chai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Roberto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberto works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Roberto swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberto lands with a right to the head.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Roberto tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai is working Roberto over against the cage.
Roberto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Roberto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Roberto.
Chai misses the jab.
Roberto works Chai's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Chai throws the left hand but Roberto avoids the punch easily.
Roberto tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Roberto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Roberto misses the shot to the body.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Roberto manages to avoid it.
A combination from Roberto does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai defending well as Roberto loads up on a big left hand.
Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Roberto's ribs.
Roberto avoids a kick to the body.
Roberto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Roberto avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Roberto down.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberto. That did some damage!
Paulo Roberto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberto lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Chai.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberto.
Roberto throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai throws a body punch but Roberto moves out of range.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberto misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai walks into a jab.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Roberto misses with a straight right.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Roberto scores with a sloppy right hand. Chai should have avoided that one.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai looks to land a combination but Roberto avoids it well.
Roberto slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberto moves away.
Chai lands a head kick!
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberto counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Roberto misses.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roberto to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Roberto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberto darts in and clinches Chai up against the cage.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to break free but Roberto has control.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jeong Hoon Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Roberto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai working aggressively here.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeong Hoon Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roberto 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Roberto!
Paulo Roberto very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 329 p4p, 338 weight class) and Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 42 p4p, 44 weight class). Ferkingstad has chosen Try That In A Small Town as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferkingstad.
A nice combination there by Matikainen.
 It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight right.
Ferkingstad throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad thows a body kick. Matikainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferkingstad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matikainen.
Ferkingstad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferkingstad throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Ferkingstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Matikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferkingstad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Ferkingstad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen dips to his left and cracks Ferkingstad with an uppercut!
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Matikainen moved away.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad delivers a nice body kick.
Ferkingstad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matikainen.
Ferkingstad throws a front kick that sends Matikainen stumbling back into the cage.
Ferkingstad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a stiff right hand.
Matikainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferkingstad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Ferkingstad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matikainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Matikainen throws a lazy head kick
and Ferkingstad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Matikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Ferkingstad misses with a looping right.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad jabs Matikainen right on the nose. Matikainen blinks but takes it well.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Ferkingstad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Ferkingstad's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferkingstad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a nice looking combination but Ferkingstad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferkingstad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferkingstad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut even more.
Ferkingstad cracks Matikainen with an open hand slap.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Matikainen works Ferkingstad's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Matikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferkingstad cracks a nice hook into Matikainen's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferkingstad with a nice calf kick.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferkingstad can pounce on him.
Ferkingstad slips a jab from Matikainen.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matikainen will feel that in the morning.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matikainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferkingstad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Matikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Ferkingstad ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferkingstad throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matikainen has time to react.
Good shot there by Ferkingstad.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut
and Ferkingstad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferkingstad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen tests Ferkingstad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferkingstad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Matikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferkingstad lands with a hook. Matikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a head kick that misses.
Ferkingstad feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Matikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick by Matikainen misses
and Ferkingstad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferkingstad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matikainen will feel that in the morning.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Ferkingstad lands a really nice looking cross but Matikainen seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ferkingstad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferkingstad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferkingstad misses with a body kick.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferkingstad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ferkingstad scores with the left hand. Matikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matikainen.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Ferkingstad tries a quick counter leg kick but Matikainen is wise to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Matikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferkingstad is looking to slow Matikainen down with leg kicks.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matikainen takes one on the button.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Ferkingstad.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferkingstad misses with a looping right.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen 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.
Ferkingstad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferkingstad misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ferkingstad is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Ferkingstad - just one landing.
Ferkingstad with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Ferkingstad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body.
Ferkingstad throws a front kick that sends Matikainen stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Matikainen checks it
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Ferkingstad.
Matikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferkingstad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferkingstad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferkingstad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matikainen under the eye.
Ferkingstad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferkingstad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen throws a quick counter head kick but Ferkingstad was just out of range.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferkingstad was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferkingstad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Ferkingstad misses
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Ferkingstad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Ferkingstad lands with a shot to the body.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferkingstad.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferkingstad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumanne Revocatus (ranked 294 p4p, 341 weight class) and Musa Vitalik (ranked 41 p4p, 48 weight class). Vitalik has chosen Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jumanne Revocatus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalik throws a good cross that connects.
Vitalik tries to bum rush Revocatus with a series of wild strikes but Revocatus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vitalik with a jab.
Vitalik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Revocatus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Revocatus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vitalik trying to control the position but Revocatus is working away.
Revocatus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vitalik is working Revocatus over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitalik is looking to take a break and control but Revocatus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik working the strikes but Revocatus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vitalik trying to control from half guard but Revocatus is working away.
Vitalik wants to free his trapped foot but Revocatus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vitalik lands a nice short elbow.
Vitalik prevents Revocatus from improving his position.
Vitalik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Revocatus's head.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revocatus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Vitalik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Revocatus keeps working.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Revocatus to regain full guard.
Vitalik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vitalik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vitalik trying to control but Revocatus is working from the bottom.
Vitalik advances to half guard.
Vitalik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vitalik scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vitalik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revocatus wants to get back to full guard.
Vitalik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vitalik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Revocatus defending well though.
Vitalik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vitalik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik thows a huge punch but Revocatus dodges it nicely.
Vitalik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
 It looks like Jumanne Revocatus has been cut.
Revocatus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vitalik.
Vitalik thows a huge punch but Revocatus dodges it nicely.
Vitalik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Vitalik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Revocatus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vitalik.
Vitalik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Revocatus!
Revocatus can't escape the position.
Revocatus blocking the ground and pound.
Vitalik throwing strikes here but Revocatus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vitalik thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Revocatus is breathing heavily.
Revocatus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vitalik landing strikes from the mount.
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!
Vitalik lands a big shot there that rocks Revocatus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jumanne Revocatus's cut is getting worse.
Vitalik scoring with strikes but Revocatus is staying in there.
Jumanne Revocatus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jumanne Revocatus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Musa Vitalik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 186 p4p, 156 weight class) and Jeff Spicoli (ranked 27 p4p, 24 weight class). Gunnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Björk - Army Of Me. Spicoli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Money Buy Drugs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicoli misses with the body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jeff Spicoli has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Spicoli.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Spicoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Spicoli 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.
Spicoli is looking to chop away at Gunnarsson's legs.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gunnarsson under the eye.
Spicoli throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spicoli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
Spicoli staying out of range there.
Spicoli lands a lovely overhand right.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
A slow jab from Spicoli misses its intended target.
Spicoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli clinches up against the cage.
Spicoli tries a knee to the head but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spicoli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spicoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Spicoli controls his hands.
Spicoli misses with the head strike.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spicoli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunnarsson is defending well for now.
A short left from Spicoli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spicoli gets through Gunnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Spicoli does it's job there.
Jab by Spicoli.
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spicoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws a nice head kick!
Spicoli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunnarsson on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spicoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spicoli looks to land a combination but Gunnarsson avoids it well.
Gunnarsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli looks for the body kick but Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Spicoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spicoli avoids it.
Spicoli feints and then cracks Gunnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunnarsson down.
Spicoli throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson moved away.
Gunnarsson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Spicoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Spicoli's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicoli blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson.
Spicoli feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Spicoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Spicoli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spicoli scores with a leg kick.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spicoli throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Spicoli strikes.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Spicoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Spicoli. Those never looked like landing.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Spicoli tries to clinch but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spicoli.
Sloppy strikes from Spicoli. Those never looked like landing.
Spicoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Spicoli.
Gunnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson dodges the punch combination from Spicoli.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Spicoli closes the distance but Gunnarsson moves to the side
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Spicoli tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spicoli pushes Gunnarsson away with a front kick.
Spicoli digs a good hook to Gunnarsson's body.
Spicoli lands with a shot to the body.
Spicoli thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spicoli lands a right hook to the body.
Spicoli misses the body punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a three punch combo that has Spicoli backing up. Spicoli nods at Gunnarsson to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spicoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Spicoli throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spicoli cracks Gunnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Spicoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Spicoli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spicoli! But no joy.
Spicoli moves into the clinch.
Spicoli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Spicoli has double underhooks.
Gunnarsson pushes Spicoli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spicoli keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spicoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunnarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spicoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Spicoli controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Spicoli.
Spicoli misses with the head strike.
Spicoli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spicoli throws the kick towards the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spicoli misses the jab.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gunnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gunnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
Spicoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spicoli throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Spicoli throws a lazy body kick
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot
and Spicoli counters with a body kick.
Spicoli instigates a clinch.
Spicoli scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spicoli blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spicoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Spicoli.
Spicoli tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Spicoli back against the cage.
Gunnarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Spicoli has double underhooks.
Gunnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli gets through Gunnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson works on Spicoli's body with a couple of short punches.
A frustrated look appears on Gunnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Spicoli has him pressed against the cage.
Gunnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Spicoli. Beautiful body shot.
Gunnarsson with a jab.
A slow jab from Spicoli misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spicoli avoids it.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Spicoli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spicoli swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spicoli.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunnarsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Spicoli responds with a good body kick, but Gunnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Spicoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Spicoli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spicoli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Spicoli!
A victorious Jeff Spicoli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Okoro (ranked 73 p4p, 962 weight class) and Halfdan Ragnarsson (ranked 12 p4p, 119 weight class). Okoro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TOP OF MY GAME. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Okoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Halfdan Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ragnarsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Okoro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Okoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Okoro. No joy for Ragnarsson on that attempt.
Kobe Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halfdan Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okoro doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnarsson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okoro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson 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.
Okoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown
and Okoro counters with a nice uppercut.
Okoro avoids the head kick by Ragnarsson.
Okoro stuffs the takedown attempt from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Okoro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Okoro.
Ragnarsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Okoro seems keen to control Ragnarsson's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoro wants to stand up but Ragnarsson is controlling him.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Okoro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Okoro moves out of range.
And Okoro counters with a quick kick to the body but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Okoro moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Okoro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ragnarsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okoro throws a lazy right hand but Ragnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okoro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro connects with a knee to the head.
Okoro lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown but Okoro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Okoro lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ragnarsson momentarily.
Halfdan Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown but Okoro circles away easily
and Okoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okoro misses with the combination.
Okoro checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Okoro 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.
Okoro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kobe Okoro is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Okoro moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Okoro moves out of range easily.
Ragnarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okoro is fending him off so far but Ragnarsson persists. Nope, Okoro circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Okoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kobe Okoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Halfdan Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okoro but Okoro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Okoro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown but Okoro circles away easily
and Okoro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Ragnarsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ragnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ragnarsson fails with the takedown
and Okoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoro sends Ragnarsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Okoro is motioning to the referee to let Ragnarsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Ragnarsson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarsson switches off momentarily and Okoro cracks him with a monster right hand! Ragnarsson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Okoro dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Okoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobe Okoro!
After winning the bout, Kobe Okoro 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Entreri (ranked 75 p4p, 230 weight class) and Johnny Hogg (ranked 13 p4p, 35 weight class). Hogg has chosen Styx - Renegade as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artemis Entreri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Entreri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Entreri looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Entreri throws a right hand that misses
and Hogg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Entreri.
Entreri misses with a right hand
and Hogg counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hogg.
Entreri can't keep his opponent in guard - Hogg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hogg working Entreri over with strikes.
Hogg is stalling here. Entreri is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hogg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Entreri has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entreri wants to stand but Hogg has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg is looking for a sweep.
Hogg is still trying to improve position.
Entreri tries to stand but Hogg is controlling his head.
Hogg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Entreri stands up and beckons Hogg to his feet.
Hogg moves away from the strike by Entreri.
A nice side step and Hogg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Entreri throws the left hand but Hogg avoids the punch easily.
Hogg feints the counter takedown.
Entreri misses with a shot to the body
and Hogg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entreri misses with a body shot
and Hogg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hogg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entreri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Entreri's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hogg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hogg moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Entreri feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hogg sprawling to the canvas! Hogg rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Entreri finish him?!
Hogg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogg moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogg is still on wobbly legs! Can Entreri finish him?
Entreri misses with a left hand
and Hogg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hogg seems to have recovered his senses.
Entreri misses with a hook
and Hogg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entreri throws a shot from downtown. Hogg moves away and avoids it.
Entreri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Entreri feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hogg sprawling to the canvas! Hogg rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Entreri finish him?!
It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Entreri drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hogg right on the button. Hogg goes down! Entreri follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Entreri gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Entreri!
After the fight, Artemis Entreri 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.
The defeated Johnny Hogg had this to say: 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Duran (ranked 7 p4p, 24 weight class) and Masa Saitoh (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Duran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Duran misses with a hook
and Saitoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saitoh stuns Duran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duran throws a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duran misses the body punch
and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duran's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses with a body punch
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Duran looks to throw the jab but Saitoh is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saitoh will feel that in the morning.
Duran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saitoh cracks a nice hook into Duran's ribs.
Saitoh scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh throws a jab but it's blocked by Duran.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saitoh lands a slapping body shot.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Saitoh connects with a body shot.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
And Duran counters with a quick kick to the body but Saitoh blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh scores with the left hand. Duran knows he should have avoided that one.
Saitoh moves out of range of the body kick from Duran.
Saitoh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Saitoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Duran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saitoh digs a good hook to Duran's body.
Saitoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Duran throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duran connects with a body shot.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Duran moved out of range.
Duran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duran cracks Saitoh with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Duran connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saitoh! But no joy.
Saitoh lands with a straight right. Duran didn't see that one coming.
Masa Saitoh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duran ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saitoh misses with a body punch
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Masa Saitoh's cut even more.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Duran.
Saitoh swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saitoh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Masa Saitoh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Saitoh lands a body shot.
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran throws a series of punches but Saitoh avoids them all with ease.
Duran looks for the body kick but Saitoh saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saitoh. Duran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duran lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duran catches Saitoh napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Saitoh to the canvas!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Duran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duran closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Saitoh! Duran dives in looking to finish! Saitoh is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Bo Duran 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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