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DMMA 387: Hanma v Cabrazzi PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tahuso Norrez (ranked 1950 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Antonio Branco (ranked 142 p4p, 213 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tahuso Norrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Branco!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branco missing with a left hand there. Norrez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branco gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Branco's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Norrez is looking for a sweep.
Branco in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco grinds an elbow into Norrez's temple.
Branco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norrez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norrez sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branco is trying for a kimura here. Norrez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Branco wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Branco!
A victorious Antonio Branco 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 2357 p4p, 24192 weight class) and Nathan Rook (ranked 192 p4p, 336 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Rook!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rook circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardman scores with a punch to the head.
Hardman throws a nice looking combination but Rook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rook throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rook throws a body shot but no joy.
Rook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rook swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardman.
Rook stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circling - Rook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Rook - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Rook.
Rook misses with the combination.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Rook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hardman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rook is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hardman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rook controlling the position.
Hardman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hardman is trying to control the action in half guard but Rook is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hardman slows the pace down in half guard.
Rook trying to control here.
Hardman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardman controlling the action here.
Hardman prevents Rook from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rook's thigh. Rook counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook pulls Hardman in close to prevent any damage.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Rook keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nathan Rook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardman shoots in and gets a takedown into Rook's guard.
Rook is looking to stand back up but Hardman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rook.
Rook is controlling Hardman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rook wants to control but Hardman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman trying to mount his opponent but Rook defends it.
Hardman trying to control the action but Rook is working from the bottom.
Hardman is pressing down on Rook's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rook is holding on for now.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hardman in particular looking to stall.
Hardman is pressing down on Rook's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rook is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rook.
Hardman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rook throws a lazy right hand but Hardman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rook checks a leg kick.
Rook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardman's head.
Rook throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Rook's shoulder, as Rook tries to avoid the shot.
Rook throws an overhand right that lands on Hardman's shoulder, as Hardman tries to avoid the shot.
Rook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman shoots in but no luck this time.
Rook swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rook misses with a double jab.
Rook has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rook dips to his left and cracks Hardman with an uppercut!
Rook lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardman circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardman lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rook!
Rook throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Rook misses.
Nice straight punches there by Rook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rook.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rook checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hardman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rook misses with a wild combination.
Rook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Rook scores with a four punch combination!
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Rook is just out of range.
Jab from Hardman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Rook misses.
Hardman connects with a single shot there.
Rook lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman moves out of range as Rook strikes.
A cross from Hardman lands.
Rook misses with the combination.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardman scores with a hook.
Hardman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Hardman catches Rook right on the button with a cross.
Rook throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Rook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Hardman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardman throws a series of punches but Rook avoids them all with ease.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rook misses with a few strikes there.
Hardman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardman looks to land a right hand but Rook moved out of range.
Rook misses with a combination
and Hardman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hardman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rook looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rook looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rook!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rook's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rook missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hardman wants to control but Rook is keeping busy.
Hardman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardman.
Rook postures up.
Rook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hardman trying to keep a closed guard but Rook is proving a slippery customer.
Rook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rook lands a couple of elbows.
Rook throws a strike but Hardman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hardman is pushing down on Rook's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rook is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardman has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rook tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hardman seems to be looking for submissions.
Rook has his hands clasped together around Hardman's back. He's all about the action.
Hardman is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Rook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rook looks to land a combination but Hardman avoids it well.
Hardman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rook sprawls and moves away.
Rook takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Rook avoids the body shot from Hardman.
Rook looks to land a combination. Hardman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rook lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rook.
Hardman avoids the body shot from Rook.
Hardman fails to land with a series of punches.
Rook throws a right and a left that Hardman avoids nicely.
Rook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hardman jabs Rook right on the nose. Rook blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rook swinging wildly here.
Rook slips a straight right by Hardman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman with a jab.
Rook gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rook throws a hook but Hardman avoids it easily.
Rook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardman takes a swing at Rook's ribcage but misses.
Rook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rook throws a looping overhand right but Hardman ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Rook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardman takes a swing at Rook's ribcage but misses.
Rook lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rook throws a right hand that Hardman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardman also avoids with ease.
Rook throws a shot from downtown. Hardman moves away and avoids it.
Hardman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardman scrambles back to his feet.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rook as he avoids it easily.
Hardman throws the left hand but Rook avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook throws a series of punches but Hardman moves out of range.
Rook scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rook slips a straight right by Hardman.
Rook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rook takes a swing at Hardman's ribcage but misses.
Hardman attempts a counter takedown but Rook avoids it well and moves away.
Rook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rook.
Rook misses with a hook.
Rook misses with a wild body shot.
Hardman fails to land with a series of punches.
Rook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman lunges at Rook with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rook's hand.
Hardman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nathan Rook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman shoots in looking for a takedown. Rook tries to sprawl out of it but Hardman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rook throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Rook keeps moving.
Hardman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hardman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rook is trying to control but can't.
Hardman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardman is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rook is trying to control but can't.
Hardman is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rook to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Rook keeps moving.
Hardman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardman trying to control but Rook is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Rook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rook 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nathan Rook!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Skoog (ranked 2084 p4p, 3213 weight class) and Henry Shorts (ranked 264 p4p, 383 weight class). Jimmy Skoog is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Skoog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Shorts!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skoog defends it nicely.
Skoog slaps away a takedown attempt from Shorts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shorts shoots in for a double leg but Skoog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jimmy Skoog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
A jab from Skoog misses.
Shorts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skoog defends it well.
Shorts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skoog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skoog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shorts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skoog is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Shorts presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Skoog lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorts tries to pull guard but Skoog won't allow it.
Shorts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shorts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skoog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skoog is working Shorts over against the cage.
Skoog scores with a shoulder strike.
Shorts jumps guard but Skoog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shorts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoog is working Shorts over against the cage.
Shorts wants the takedown. Skoog is fighting it off but Shorts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skoog's guard against the cage.
Shorts looks winded!
Shorts is looking to work some ground and pound but Skoog has wrist control.
Shorts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skoog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skoog controls Shorts momentarily but Shorts frees himself.
Shorts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shorts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skoog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shorts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shorts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skoog trying to control the position.
Skoog is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shorts defends well.
Shorts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skoog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts advances to half guard.
Skoog's coaches at The Tank Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Skoog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shorts tries to pass to full mount but Skoog defends it.
Shorts is nestled in close to Skoog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shorts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skoog is looking for a sweep. Shorts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skoog is trying to maintain the position but Shorts is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Shorts.
Skoog wants to control but Shorts is keeping busy.
Shorts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoog on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skoog keeping control of the position.
Skoog is trying to control but can't.
Shorts prevents Skoog from improving his position.
Skoog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shorts.
Shorts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skoog defending well though.
Skoog gets full guard.
Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shorts is in close to Skoog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shorts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shorts lands a couple of digs.
Shorts distracts Skoog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shorts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shorts scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shorts.
Shorts wants to pass the guard but Skoog is keeping the position.
Skoog looking to control but Shorts passes into half guard.
Shorts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skoog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shorts is working away from the top position though.
Shorts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skoog defends it well.
Skoog wants to control but Shorts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shorts working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Shorts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skoog has hold of Shorts's hands but Shorts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Shorts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skoog cracks Shorts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shorts scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Skoog manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shorts keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Skoog is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skoog.
Skoog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shorts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shorts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skoog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skoog lands with a light punch inside.
Skoog lands a shot to the body.
Shorts looking for a takedown.
Jimmy Skoog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Skoog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Skoog.
Skoog lands a body punch.
Skoog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 Shorts is rocked!
Shorts is breathing heavily.
Skoog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shorts is still on wobbly legs! Can Skoog finish him?
Skoog unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Shorts! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Skoog is unloading with more strikes now! Shorts drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Skoog!
A determined Jimmy Skoog didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uno Skibbo (ranked 1450 p4p, 2528 weight class) and Gurney Halleck (ranked 180 p4p, 306 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uno Skibbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gurney Halleck!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skibbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skibbo circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Skibbo counter with a right hand.
Halleck pushes Skibbo up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skibbo throws an elbow but misses.
Skibbo blocks an uppercut.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skibbo lands with a right to the head.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck has a couple of punches blocked by Skibbo.
Skibbo tries to work over Halleck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skibbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Skibbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halleck has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skibbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skibbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skibbo lands a shoulder strike.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Halleck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skibbo blocks an uppercut.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skibbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skibbo missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skibbo effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Skibbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halleck is defending well for now.
Halleck throws a punch but it's blocked by Skibbo.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo slows down the pace here.
Skibbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Halleck managing to block the knees to the body from Skibbo.
Skibbo lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Skibbo misses with a body punch.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Halleck fails to land.
Halleck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo stalling against the cage.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Skibbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skibbo.
Skibbo stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skibbo throws a head punch that misses.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo taking a breather.
Skibbo avoiding damage.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skibbo misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skibbo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halleck's brow.
Skibbo lands an elbow inside that Halleck shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gurney Halleck will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skibbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
 It looks like Gurney Halleck has been cut.
Halleck tries to clinch but Skibbo moves out of range.
Skibbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Halleck tries to clinch but Skibbo is having none of it.
Halleck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skibbo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halleck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Skibbo's head coaches at Animal Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skibbo throws a right and a left that Halleck avoids nicely.
Halleck moves into range and clinches up with Skibbo.
Skibbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck throws a punch but it's blocked by Skibbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck throws a punch but it's blocked by Skibbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skibbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skibbo blocks an uppercut.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Skibbo lands a body punch.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo stalling.
Skibbo trying to land knees to the body.
Skibbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Skibbo cracks Halleck with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halleck as Skibbo tries to tie him up.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Skibbo misses with a knee to the head.
Skibbo gets through Halleck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Skibbo lands an uppercut.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Halleck in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Halleck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skibbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Halleck.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Skibbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Halleck.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Skibbo misses with a body punch.
Halleck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skibbo backwards.
Skibbo blocks an uppercut.
Skibbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halleck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skibbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skibbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Halleck controls his hands.
Skibbo tries to stall but Halleck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skibbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skibbo just leaning against Halleck, taking a breather.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Skibbo stalling in the clinch but Halleck improves position.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Skibbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleck's elbow.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skibbo misses with a knee to the head.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Skibbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skibbo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gurney Halleck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halleck misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Skibbo.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skibbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skibbo tries to work over Halleck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skibbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gurney Halleck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gurney Halleck's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Halleck closes the distance but Skibbo moves to the side
and Skibbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halleck wants to clinch but Skibbo slips to the side
and Skibbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Halleck clinches up against the cage.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skibbo is looking to control Halleck's arms but Halleck gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skibbo has his back to the cage.
Skibbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skibbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck throws a punch but it's blocked by Skibbo.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skibbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halleck misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skibbo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halleck's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Halleck fails to land.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skibbo looking to throw knees to the head but Halleck is blocking nicely.
Skibbo has a couple of punches blocked by Halleck.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Skibbo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halleck.
Skibbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Skibbo lands a nice elbow.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halleck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skibbo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Skibbo.
Skibbo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gurney Halleck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halleck blocks an elbow strike.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halleck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skibbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uno Skibbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skibbo has a couple of punches blocked by Halleck.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skibbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skibbo trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Halleck on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skibbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skibbo stalling.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Halleck takes a shot to the head.
Skibbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Halleck.
Skibbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleck's elbow.
Skibbo stalling in the clinch.
Skibbo effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uno Skibbo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halleck 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurney Halleck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Rocha (ranked 1172 p4p, 1385 weight class) and Gopnik Skwat (ranked 97 p4p, 112 weight class). Gopnik Skwat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gopnik Skwat!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skwat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skwat scores with a body shot.
Skwat connects with a nice looking jab.
Skwat blocks a head kick by Rocha.
A swing and a miss from Skwat.
Skwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skwat throws out a loose jab but Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skwat just manages to avoid it.
Skwat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocha on the side of the head.
 It looks like Jorge Rocha has been cut.
Skwat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rocha moves out of range of the body kick from Skwat.
Rocha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from Skwat is predictable there
and Rocha counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Rocha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skwat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocha's guard! Nice work there by Skwat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha has an active guard here but Skwat has managed to pass into half guard.
Skwat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rocha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skwat is thwarting Rocha's attempts to control the position.
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Rocha wants to sweep but Skwat has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocha is trying to control Skwat's posture but Skwat avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha sneaks back into half guard.
Rocha looking for a kimura from the bottom but Skwat passes into side control!
Skwat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocha has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Skwat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Skwat prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is trying to control Skwat's posture but Skwat avoids it.
Rocha is not content to let Skwat control the position.
Skwat working away.
Skwat is staying tight to Rocha's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rocha can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocha tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Skwat presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rocha is desperately trying to improve his position but Skwat has a good base and remains in mount.
Skwat seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rocha is holding on tight.
Rocha is looking to improve his position but Skwat isn't that keen on the idea.
Skwat tries to control but Rocha wriggling away.
Rocha wants to hold on but Skwat pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha tries to improve his position but instead Skwat has taken his back!
Rocha trying to control the hands but Skwat won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Rocha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skwat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skwat scores with a decent looking hook.
 Rocha is rocked!
Rocha circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Skwat. Rocha falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Skwat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gopnik Skwat!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kay (ranked 1471 p4p, 1189 weight class) and Mr Bean (ranked 123 p4p, 98 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Bean!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kay.
It seemed like Bean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay wants to clinch up but Bean keeps it at a distance.
Bean throws out a counter right but Kay avoids it with no problem.
Bean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Bean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kay misses with a takedown
and Bean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean takes one on the button.
Kay is looking to clinch but Bean is avoiding it.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Kay misses with a hook
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Bean has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kay finds it's way round the side to connect with Bean's head.
Kay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
Bean scores with a nice strike.
Bean keeps the fight on the outside.
Bean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bean duly obliges.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kay throws a lazy right hand but Bean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay cracks Bean with an open hand slap.
Kay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bean just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kay manages to avoid it.
Kay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mr Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Bean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kay. Bean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Bean counters with a three punch combo that has Kay backing up. Kay nods at Bean to acknowledge the strikes.
Kay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kay scrambles back to his feet.
Kay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bean misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay dives in and grabs Bean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes down on Kay's head and hops out.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bean jabs Kay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bean connects with a body shot.
Kay fails with a takedown attempt.
Kay swings widly with a right hand
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kay scores with a jab.
Kay scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Bean finds it's way through Kay's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay throws a lazy right hand but Bean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bean defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
A jab from Kay misses.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Bean gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kay. Kay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bean takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Kay - just one landing.
Kay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.
Kay throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Bean dominated that round.
That's time! Kay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay swinging wildly here.
Kay misses with a hook.
Kay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bean's waist but Bean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kay off to one side.
A jab from Bean misses.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Bean.
Bean misses with a looping left.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bean blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bean missing with a left hand there. Kay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Bean.
Bean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kay.
A little jabbing left from Bean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kay looks to throw the jab but Bean is out of range.
Kay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
Kay tests Bean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kay misses with a left hand
letting Bean counter with a right hand.
Bean stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kay.
Kay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Kay takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kay looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Kay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kay throws a right hand that misses
and Bean counters with a nice uppercut.
Kay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kay attempts a counter takedown but Bean avoids it well and moves away.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kay misses with a right hand
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kay misses with a hook to the body
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay swings for the body but Bean moves out of range.
Kay moves out of range as Bean strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay fails with the takedown
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Kay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Bean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kay.
Bean thuds a left hand into Kay's body.
Kay misses with a straight left.
Kay with a nice cross.
Kay looks for a takedown but Bean sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
and Bean counters with a one-two to the body.
Kay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean misses with a hook. Kay ducked under it nicely.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Bean's head but Bean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kay with a poor takedown
and Bean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
Bean lands with a good body shot.
Kay has his takedown stuffed
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bean slaps away a takedown attempt from Kay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bean gets caught napping as Kay dives in and scores a takedown. Bean manages to retain guard.
Bean has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Bean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Kay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Kay misses.
Kay misses the body punch
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay takes a swing at Bean's ribcage but misses.
Bean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Kay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kay throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
Kay missing with a left hand there. Bean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bean lands a body shot.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay misses with an uppercut.
Bean misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Kay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kay throws a right hand that misses
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Bean.
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.
Bean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Kay.
Bean throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kay feinted with a counter takedown.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Bean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kay attempts a counter takedown but Bean avoids it well and moves away.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Bean uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.
Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kay's head backwards.
Bean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bean thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kay.
Mr Bean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay looks to land a right hand but Bean moved out of range.
Bean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bean connects with a nice looking jab.
Kay throws a right hand that misses
and Bean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Bean counters with a stiff right hand.
Bean lands with a cross.
Kay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bean breaks the clinch.
Bean throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kay throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bean to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean defending well as Kay loads up on a big left hand.
Kay misses with a left hand
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bean lands a jab to the nose.
Kay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bean thuds a left hand into Kay's body.
A nice combination there by Bean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Bean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bean winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Bean!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Greene (ranked 692 p4p, 982 weight class) and Stephen Dyer (ranked 92 p4p, 121 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Jerome Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Dyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dyer connects with a single shot there.
Greene defending well as Dyer loads up on a big left hand.
Greene misses with a left hand
and Dyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Greene tries a body shot but Dyer blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Dyer moved out of range nicely.
Greene ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Dyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Dyer counter with a right hand.
Greene gets tackled into the cage by Dyer. Dyer maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Greene wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dyer lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Greene - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Greene lands a nice uppercut.
Greene manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Dyer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is struggling to control the position.
Dyer throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Dyer.
A left hand lands to the body for Dyer.
Dyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dyer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dyer working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greene looking to stall.
Dyer has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Dyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dyer as Greene tries to tie him up.
A short right from Dyer.
Dyer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dyer.
A short uppercut from Dyer.
Greene working aggressively here.
Dyer lands a right hand.
Dyer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dyer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Greene up against the cage.
Dyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Greene's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greene looking to slow down the pace here.
Dyer prevents Greene from breaking the clinch.
Dyer keeps control of Greene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dyer has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Dyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Dyer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dyer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Dyer.
Dyer clinches.
Dyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene wants to break free but Dyer has control.
Stephen Dyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greene lands a shoulder strike.
Greene holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Dyer is controlling him.
Dyer gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer working aggressively here.
Dyer misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dyer throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dyer.
Dyer tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dyer effectively controlling the action here.
Greene stalling against the cage.
Dyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene breaks the clinch.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Dyer ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a double jab
and Dyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Dyer closes the distance but Greene moves to the side
and Dyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Dyer.
Dyer misses with a straight right.
Dyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Dyer swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer with a nice cross.
Dyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greene takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dyer clinches up with Greene and pushes him back against the cage.
Greene trying to stall but Dyer improves his position.
Dyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greene tries to circle away but Dyer has him pinned against the cage.
Dyer lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Dyer.
Dyer throws an elbow but it misses.
Dyer has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Greene blocks an uppercut.
Dyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene blocks a body shot from Dyer.
Greene working hard to break the clinch.
Greene working hard to break the clinch.
Dyer misses with a punch to the body.
Dyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greene.
Nice body punch from Dyer - that landed with a thud.
Dyer lands an elbow inside that Greene shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dyer misses with the head strike.
Dyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dyer.
Dyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Dyer pushes Greene back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Dyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Dyer moves away and avoids it.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Dyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a left to the body.
Greene swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Greene misses with a straight left.
Dyer misses with a body shot.
Dyer scores with a jab to the head.
Dyer throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene defending well as Dyer loads up on a big left hand.
Dyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
It seemed like Dyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dyer avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene scores with a leg kick.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Dyer.
Dyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dyer blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer slips under a jab.
A big right from Greene misses.
Greene lands a jab to Dyer's midsection.
A jab from Greene misses.
Dyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Dyer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greene lands a body shot.
Dyer scores with a nice head shot.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greene misses with a hook
and Dyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stephen Dyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene punishes Dyer's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene thuds a left hand into Dyer's body.
Nice shot by Dyer.
Dyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greene swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
It seemed like Dyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dyer manages to avoid it.
Dyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Stephen Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Dyer misses the target.
Greene moves out of range of the strikes.
Dyer throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Greene wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greene.
Dyer throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Dyer. Beautiful body shot.
Dyer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jerome Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dyer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dyer lands a two punch combo.
Greene misses with a hook. Dyer ducked under it nicely.
Dyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Dyer lands with an uppercut that bounces Greene off the cage and back into range.
Greene is rocked!
Dyer lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
Oh Greene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greene swings for the body but Dyer moves out of range.
Dyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Dyer lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Dyer.
Dyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stephen Dyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Greene seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dyer prevents Greene from breaking the clinch.
Dyer digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dyer misses with a body punch.
Greene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dyer.
Greene is trying to break free.
Dyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Dyer.
A short body shot lands from Dyer as the two fighters clinch.
Dyer lands a body punch.
A short right from Dyer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dyer 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Dyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 871 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Ulisses Campbell (ranked 112 p4p, 166 weight class). Adunga Jr comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulisses Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adunga Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campbell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Ulisses Campbell has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Adunga Jr. That snapped Campbell's head back.
Adunga Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Adunga Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Campbell throws a lazy uppercut
and Adunga Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campbell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell walks into a jab.
Campbell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adunga Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adunga Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Adunga Jr misses the target.
We've been told by Adunga Jr's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adunga Jr tries to bum rush Campbell with a series of wild strikes but Campbell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Campbell misses with a combination
and Adunga Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight right.
Campbell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adunga Jr pinned against the cage. Adunga Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulisses Campbell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throws an off balance right hand
letting Adunga Jr counter with a right hand.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adunga Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Campbell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adunga Jr scores with a nice strike.
Adunga Jr lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adunga Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Campbell to score with a decent uppercut.
Campbell shoots in but no luck this time.
Adunga Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr avoids the body shot from Campbell.
Adunga Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Adunga Jr.
Campbell throws a series of punches but Adunga Jr avoids them all with ease.
Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell is looking for the big counter here.
Adunga Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campbell in his tracks.
Adunga Jr cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Adunga Jr is just out of range.
Campbell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adunga Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Campbell scrambles back to his feet.
Adunga Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut. Campbell saw that one coming.
Campbell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adunga Jr scores with a head kick. Campbell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adunga Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Campbell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adunga Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adunga Jr misses with a head kick.
Campbell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adunga Jr throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Adunga Jr coming out on top.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell with the counter takedown but Adunga Jr avoids it easily.
Adunga Jr throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulisses Campbell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adunga Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Adunga Jr.
A nice side step and Campbell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Adunga Jr misses.
Campbell connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
Adunga Jr looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Campbell seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight left.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Adunga Jr, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Adunga Jr against the cage but Adunga Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adunga Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adunga Jr scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Adunga Jr misses.
Campbell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adunga Jr with a body shot.
Nice shot by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adunga Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adunga Jr cracks Campbell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campbell misses with a wild body shot.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.
Adunga Jr scores with a body shot.
Adunga Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Campbell. Campbell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr jabs at Campbell's body.
The fighters circling - Adunga Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Adunga Jr misses.
Adunga Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Campbell's head.
Adunga Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Campbell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Campbell feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Adunga Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adunga Jr but Adunga Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulisses Campbell.
Adunga Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Campbell counters with a left to the body.
Adunga Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Adunga Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Campbell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adunga Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campbell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adunga Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campbell misses the body punch
and Adunga Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campbell in his tracks.
Adunga Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campbell tries to move into range but Adunga Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adunga Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Campbell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adunga Jr.
Jab by Adunga Jr.
Adunga Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adunga Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Campbell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adunga Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Campbell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adunga Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campbell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Adunga Jr is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Campbell.
Campbell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Campbell misses with a lunging right hand
and Adunga Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Campbell.
Campbell tries to clinch
and Adunga Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adunga Jr scores with a head kick. Campbell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adunga Jr misses with a straight left.
And Campbell tries to counter it with a takedown but Adunga Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adunga Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campbell slips a jab from Adunga Jr.
Campbell feints the counter takedown.
Adunga Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Campbell should have avoided that one.
Campbell takes a swing at Adunga Jr's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adunga Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campbell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adunga Jr cracks Campbell with an open hand slap.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Adunga Jr's head but Adunga Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adunga Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut.
Campbell slips under a jab.
Campbell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adunga Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Adunga Jr looks to land a right hand but Campbell moved out of range.
Adunga Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr misses with a looping right.
Campbell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Campbell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adunga Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Campbell's head.
Adunga Jr throws a hook to the side of Campbell's head but Campbell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adunga Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Adunga Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell lands with a nice body punch.
Campbell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Campbell throws a head kick but Adunga Jr moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Adunga Jr avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Campbell misses.
A little feinted left hand from Adunga Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adunga Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Adunga Jr looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Campbell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adunga Jr with a body shot.
Adunga Jr throws a jab when Campbell was well out of range.
Campbell feints the counter takedown.
Kwadwo Adunga Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Adunga Jr is just out of range.
Adunga Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campbell.
Campbell with the counter takedown but Adunga Jr avoids it easily.
Adunga Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Campbell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adunga Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Campbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adunga Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Campbell counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adunga Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Adunga Jr regains half guard, as Campbell was trying to land strikes.
Campbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adunga Jr's head.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ulisses Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adunga Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwadwo Adunga Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adunga Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
A very excited looking Kwadwo Adunga Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chidi Chika (ranked 1151 p4p, 1009 weight class) and Sheikh Mahmut (ranked 66 p4p, 58 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chidi Chika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sheikh Mahmut!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmut tries to clinch
and Chika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Chika misses with an uppercut. Mahmut saw that one coming.
Chika with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahmut to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Chidi Chika has been cut.
Chika defending well as Mahmut loads up on a big left hand.
Mahmut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahmut takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chika looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmut is just out of range.
Mahmut throws a body punch but Chika moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chika tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chika makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mahmut really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmut clinches with his opponent.
Chika misses with some punches.
Chika lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chika swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chika scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmut takes a shot to the head.
Chika lands with a left to the head.
Chika lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chika.
Mahmut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahmut blocks an elbow strike.
Chika working aggressively here.
Mahmut just leaning against Chika, taking a breather.
Mahmut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahmut blocks the elbow strike.
Chika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahmut's elbow.
Mahmut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmut is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mahmut breaks from the clinch.
Chika on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mahmut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chika misses the target.
Mahmut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chika, as that shot connected.
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!
Chika swings for the body but Mahmut moves out of range.
Mahmut tries to clinch but Chika is having none of it.
It appears Chika was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chika looks to land a right hand but Mahmut moved out of range.
Mahmut throws a lazy uppercut
and Chika counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahmut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahmut now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chika scores with a hook to the body. Mahmut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chika with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahmut misses with a body punch
and Chika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Sheikh Mahmut's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahmut throws a hook to the side of Chika's head but Chika sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmut misses with a hook
and Chika counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmut throws out a loose jab but Chika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmut uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahmut wants to clinch.
Chika swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahmut ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Mahmut, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chika lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahmut looks to land a left hand but Chika moved out of range nicely.
Mahmut tries to clinch up.
Chika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chika throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahmut.
Mahmut throws a series of punches but Chika avoids them all with ease.
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!
Chika avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Chika wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Chika.
Mahmut looks winded!
Chika wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sheikh Mahmut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chika cracks Mahmut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chidi Chika dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mahmut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahmut misses with a lunging right hand
and Chika counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahmut misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Chika.
Nice body punch from Chika.
Chika tests Mahmut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Chika. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chika delivers a nice body kick.
Chika and Mahmut are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Chika throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Mahmut into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Chika knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chidi Chika!
Chidi Chika decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 434 p4p, 601 weight class) and Lou Cabrazzi (ranked 67 p4p, 85 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cabrazzi's choice of entrance music: Falling Under Again by Buff Justice. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Cabrazzi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrazzi lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Hanma out cold! Hanma is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lou Cabrazzi!
An out of breath Lou Cabrazzi 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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