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ENIGMA 238 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ferocido Del Toro (ranked 3066 p4p, 4153 weight class) and Isai Malaki (ranked 345 p4p, 421 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ferocido Del Toro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Isai Malaki!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Toro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Del Toro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Del Toro with the inside leg kick.
Del Toro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malaki throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Malaki works Del Toro's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Del Toro.
Del Toro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Del Toro misses with a kick to the body
and Malaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Toro lands with a nice body punch.
Del Toro misses with an uppercut. Malaki saw that one coming.
Del Toro lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Del Toro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malaki! But no joy.
Good exchange - Del Toro coming out on top.
A nice leg kick from Del Toro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Toro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malaki swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
Del Toro scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Del Toro misses
and Malaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Malaki.
Malaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Malaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Toro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro loads up on a big right hand but Malaki slips the punch.
Malaki throws a head kick that misses.
Del Toro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Del Toro with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Del Toro counters with a straight right hand.
Malaki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Del Toro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malaki throws a leg kick but Del Toro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Toro.
Ferocido Del Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaki misses with a low kick.
Malaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro scores with a jab. Malaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Del Toro lands a nice shot to the body.
Del Toro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Del Toro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Del Toro. That one must have hurt.
Del Toro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malaki. Malaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Del Toro throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the liver by Del Toro. Beautiful body shot.
Del Toro scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Del Toro misses
and Malaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Del Toro does it's job there.
It looks like Del Toro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Toro.
Jab, jab by Del Toro - just one landing.
Malaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Toro.
A countering left hand to the body from Malaki misses.
Del Toro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malaki misses the body punch
and Del Toro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malaki throws a right hand that misses
and Del Toro counters with an outside leg kick.
Malaki takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Del Toro misses.
Malaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Toro is just out of range.
Malaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferocido Del Toro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Del Toro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Toro connects with an inside leg kick.
Malaki walks into a stiff left hand from Del Toro.
Malaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malaki misses with a hook
letting Del Toro counter with a right hand.
Del Toro wants to land a leg kick but Malaki is out of range.
Del Toro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Del Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malaki can do to turn this around?
Malaki throws a leg kick but Del Toro sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Malaki backs away, Del Toro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki connects with a body shot that sends Del Toro's belly button to the back.
Malaki avoids the head kick by Del Toro.
Del Toro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Del Toro wants to slow Malaki down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Malaki misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro misses with a leg kick
enabling Malaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Toro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Del Toro looks to land a body kick but Malaki moved away.
Del Toro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malaki will feel that in the morning.
Del Toro scores with a nice strike.
Malaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malaki slips a jab from Del Toro.
Malaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Malaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaki moves out of range of the body kick from Del Toro.
Del Toro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Del Toro.
Del Toro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malaki counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Malaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Del Toro is predictable there
and Malaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Toro loads up on a big right hand but Malaki slips the punch.
Malaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Toro.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Toro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Toro.
Ferocido Del Toro is winning the standup battle so far.
Del Toro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Del Toro connects with a body shot.
Del Toro misses with a wild body shot.
Malaki throws out a counter right but Del Toro avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro lands a slapping body shot.
Malaki throws a combination that misses
and Del Toro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Malaki.
Malaki misses with a straight left.
Malaki misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Malaki misses
and Del Toro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Toro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Del Toro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Del Toro counters with a left to the body.
Malaki misses with a shot to the body
and Del Toro counters with a nice body kick.
Malaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malaki moves away.
Del Toro connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Toro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Toro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Malaki.
Malaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Toro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Del Toro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malaki momentarily.
Malaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Toro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ferocido Del Toro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Malaki throws a low kick but Del Toro moves out of range easily.
Malaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Toro manages to avoid it.
Malaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Toro.
A good leg kick by Del Toro.
Malaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malaki throws a looping overhand right but Del Toro ducks down to avoid it.
Del Toro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Del Toro lands a nice shot that snaps Malaki's head back.
Del Toro cracks Malaki with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Toro misses with a leg kick.
Malaki cracks a nice hook into Del Toro's ribs.
Del Toro checks a low kick from Malaki.
Del Toro moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Del Toro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Del Toro avoids the head kick by Malaki.
Del Toro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malaki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Del Toro.
Malaki throws an overhand right that lands on Del Toro's shoulder, as Del Toro tries to avoid the shot.
Malaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Del Toro's head.
A low kick from Malaki is predictable there
and Del Toro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Malaki looks to land a body kick but Del Toro moved away.
Del Toro connects with a jab.
Del Toro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malaki throws the left hand but Del Toro avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro thows a leg kick but Malaki checks it
and Malaki counters with a head kick.
Malaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Del Toro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Malaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Toro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Malaki counters with a left to the body.
Malaki swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Del Toro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Del Toro connects with a solid leg kick.
Malaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferocido Del Toro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Toro throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Toro.
The crowd cheers as Del Toro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malaki doesn't seem phased though.
Del Toro is looking to slow Malaki down with leg kicks.
Del Toro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Toro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malaki has time to react.
Malaki avoids the head kick by Del Toro.
Some bone on bone action there as Del Toro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Del Toro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malaki is able to avoid easily.
Del Toro sizes up Malaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malaki throws a solid leg kick but Del Toro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malaki.
Malaki lands a really nice looking cross but Del Toro seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malaki's sensitive parts.
Del Toro scores with a jab.
Isai Malaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Del Toro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malaki.
Del Toro throws a lazy right hand but Malaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Del Toro.
Malaki dips to his left and cracks Del Toro with an uppercut!
Del Toro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Del Toro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malaki's head.
Del Toro lands a leg kick that knocks Malaki off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferocido Del Toro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Del Toro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferocido Del Toro!
Ferocido Del Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justice Cole (ranked 2505 p4p, 24909 weight class) and Evanilson Canhoto (ranked 110 p4p, 170 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by Beyoncé - Halo. 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justice Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Evanilson Canhoto!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canhoto scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Justice Cole has been cut.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Evanilson Canhoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole catches Canhoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Canhoto throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Canhoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canhoto wants to clinch.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Canhoto has managed to clinch.
Canhoto misses with a body punch.
Canhoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canhoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not.
Canhoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canhoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canhoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Canhoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canhoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canhoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canhoto misses with a looping left.
Canhoto throws a combination that misses
and Cole counters with a huge left! Canhoto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cole isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Canhoto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Cole!
A very excited looking Justice Cole made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanung Herman (ranked 2522 p4p, 3243 weight class) and Aanti Korhonen (ranked 248 p4p, 310 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hanung Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aanti Korhonen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korhonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Korhonen feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Herman.
Herman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Korhonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Herman tries to clinch up but Korhonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Korhonen thumps Herman with a low kick.
Herman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herman shoots for a double leg takedown but Korhonen sprawls well. He's pushed Herman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Korhonen scores with a kick to the body.
Herman shoots in looking for a takedown but Korhonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanung Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korhonen lands with a hook. Herman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Korhonen lands a high kick!
A low kick lands for Korhonen.
Korhonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt
and Korhonen counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korhonen keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korhonen.
Herman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Korhonen avoids it really well and circles away.
Korhonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Korhonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Herman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Korhonen throws a counter combo.
Herman has his takedown stuffed
and Korhonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Korhonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Herman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Korhonen. No joy for Herman on that attempt.
Korhonen lands the left hand.
Korhonen cracks Herman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aanti Korhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aanti Korhonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korhonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Herman misses with a low kick as Korhonen jumps back.
Korhonen connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Herman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Korhonen.
Herman is breathing heavily.
Herman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Korhonen tries to avoid it but Herman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Korhonen to the ground. Korhonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Korhonen scores with a head kick.
 Herman is rocked!
Herman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Korhonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oh Herman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korhonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Korhonen lands an overhand right.
Good leg kick by Korhonen.
Korhonen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Herman to the canvas! Herman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Korhonen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aanti Korhonen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juliusz Binkowski (ranked 1726 p4p, 2581 weight class) and Kyrie James (ranked 132 p4p, 176 weight class). Binkowski comes to the cage accompanied by Walkę Mamy we Krwi. James has chosen ALESTORM - Shipwrecked as his entrance music. 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juliusz Binkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyrie James!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binkowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
Binkowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Binkowski trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Binkowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Binkowski is proving a slippery customer.
James told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binkowski trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Binkowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Binkowski controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binkowski is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing good reports from Binkowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Binkowski is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Binkowski to get the leverage.
James tries to roll over but Binkowski keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is looking to control Binkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
Binkowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
James has a hand on Binkowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Binkowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binkowski lands a heavy elbow.
James tries to hold on but Binkowski postures up.
Binkowski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binkowski controlling the pace for now.
Binkowski looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
James blocking the ground and pound.
Binkowski looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binkowski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for James because Binkowski loaded up on that one.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James tries to lock up and control but Binkowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Binkowski throws some wild stikes that James manages to avoid easily.
James wants to hold on but Binkowski pushes him away.
Binkowski throwing strikes here but James is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Binkowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can James hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binkowski looking to finish with strikes here!
Binkowski has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Binkowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Binkowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Binkowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Binkowski getting side control.
James gets full guard.
James is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Binkowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Binkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Binkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James pulls Binkowski in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binkowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James keeping moving, preventing Binkowski from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Binkowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James trying to control the position.
Binkowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Binkowski wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Binkowski drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Binkowski off! Binkowski jumps back into James's guard.
Binkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Binkowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
James is trying to keep Binkowski in close.
Binkowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Binkowski wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binkowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Binkowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
James is trying to control Binkowski's posture but Binkowski avoids it.
Binkowski controls the position.
Juliusz Binkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Binkowski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Binkowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but James is surviving well by controlling Binkowski's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
James is looking to improve his position but Binkowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Binkowski is trying to control here but James has managed to regain half guard.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
Binkowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James is staying active underneath Binkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juliusz Binkowski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Binkowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
James is trying to maintain the position but Binkowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Binkowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Binkowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
James is looking to control Binkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can James avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to get to full guard but Binkowski has control of the leg.
Binkowski controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binkowski slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Binkowski.
Binkowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Binkowski misses with a head shot. James uses the momentum to regain guard.
Binkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Binkowski stacks James on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Binkowski!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binkowski is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Binkowski wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Binkowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James missing with punches from the bottom.
Binkowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Binkowski wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Binkowski wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Binkowski thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
James trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Binkowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Binkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Binkowski is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Binkowski postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyrie James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Binkowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juliusz Binkowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Binkowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juliusz Binkowski!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Asakura (ranked 2566 p4p, 3599 weight class) and Ftank Rank (ranked 174 p4p, 225 weight class). The key to victory for Kai Asakura has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ftank Rank!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Asakura. That snapped Rank's head back.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Rank moves out of range easily.
Rank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Asakura as Rank shoots in.
A lazy left from Rank finds it's target.
Rank on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot.
Rank looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Rank takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rank takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Rank takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asakura lands with a hook. Rank tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asakura lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
We've been told by Asakura's head coaches at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rank throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Sloppy strikes from Asakura. Those never looked like landing.
Rank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asakura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rank moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura lands an overhand right.
Rank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Rank missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rank dives in for a single leg takedown but Asakura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rank lands with a hook. Asakura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asakura looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kai Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Rank avoids nicely.
Rank misses with a straight left.
Asakura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asakura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rank eats them both and turns towards Asakura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rank is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rank with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura punishes Rank's body with a nice straight punch.
Rank throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Asakura connects with a jab.
Asakura moves out of range as Rank strikes.
Asakura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rank throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asakura lands a nice shot that snaps Rank's head back.
Asakura tried to score with a low kick but Rank checks it.
A slow jab from Rank misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
Rank misses with a left hand
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rank slips a jab and a cross from Asakura.
A little jabbing left from Rank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura stuffs the takedown.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Rank moves out of range.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Rank is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Asakura.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rank.
Rank feints the counter takedown.
Rank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rank might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rank gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rank throws out the jab.
Rank swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Kai Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rank might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asakura has got the better of the exchanges.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
so Rank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asakura is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rank dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rank just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura is not content to let Rank control the position.
Asakura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asakura is not content to let Rank control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rank swings around for an armbar but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rank's guard.
Asakura would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rank wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Asakura gets to his feet. Rank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Asakura cracks Rank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rank can do to turn this around?
Rank walks into a stiff left hand from Asakura.
Rank on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asakura scores with a hook.
Asakura swinging wildly here.
Rank blocks a jab.
Rank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura scores with a jab. Rank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Rank throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rank misses with a left hand
and Asakura counters with a three punch combo that has Rank backing up. Rank nods at Asakura to acknowledge the strikes.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rank blocks a jab.
Rank with the counter takedown but Asakura avoids it easily.
Rank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rank throws out the jab.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rank.
Asakura cracks Rank with a good jab.
Rank is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rank tries for a takedown but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rank has time to react.
Asakura slips under a jab from Rank.
Asakura throws out a powerful jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Asakura scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ftank Rank's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
Rank throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura misses with a wild combination.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rank dives in for a single leg takedown but Asakura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rank throws a hook to the side of Asakura's head but Asakura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands with a nice body punch.
Rank throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Asakura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses.
Rank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura throws a head kick but Rank moves out of range.
Rank changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asakura thuds a left hand into Rank's body.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Asakura digs a good hook to Rank's body.
Rank throws a right hand that misses
and Asakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rank takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rank misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Rank manages to avoid it.
Rank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rank has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rank there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Rank off the cage and back into range.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Rank counters with a straight right hand.
Rank has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Rank scores with a takedown into Asakura's guard.
Asakura wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rank manages to pass to side control.
Asakura actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rank stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asakura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rank passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Asakura!
Rank controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asakura is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asakura, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Asakura!
During a confident post fight interview, Kai Asakura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riziki Bara (ranked 1740 p4p, 4292 weight class) and Kareem Ford (ranked 222 p4p, 447 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riziki Bara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Ford!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ford's guard.
Bara passes into half guard.
Ford is controlling Bara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bara passes into side control.
Ford wants to control but Bara postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ford trying to control from the bottom.
Bara tries to pass to full mount but Ford defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford is looking to get back to full guard here but Bara has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ford looking for a sweep but Bara has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ford is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bara moves to the back.
Bara is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ford has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ford looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Ford's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ford trying to control the hands but Bara breaks the grip.
Bara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ford tries to escape the position.
Ford showing good submission defense here.
Ford trying to control the action but Bara just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bara is working for a rear naked choke. Ford is not defending it well and Bara has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ford refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ford's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riziki Bara!
A relieved looking Riziki Bara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jung Bin (ranked 2110 p4p, 2063 weight class) and Lucian Lindsey (ranked 176 p4p, 173 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Jung Bin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucian Lindsey!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindsey.
Jung Bin moves into range and clinches up with Lindsey.
Lindsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jung Bin.
Lindsey trying to land knees to the body.
Lindsey wants a takedown but no success here.
Jung Bin is struggling to control the position.
Jung Bin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lindsey keeping full guard, as Jung Bin tries to pass.
Jung Bin stays in close to Lindsey's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey looking to control.
Jung Bin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jung Bin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jung Bin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Lindsey trying to keep a closed guard but Jung Bin is proving a slippery customer.
Jung Bin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jung Bin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindsey looking for a sweep. Not yet Lindsey, not yet.
Jung Bin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lindsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jung Bin stopping the sweep attempt from Lindsey.
Jung Bin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jung Bin won't allow Lindsey to sweep him here.
Jung Bin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jung Bin rushes Lindsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lindsey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jung Bin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lindsey has the hooks in. Jung Bin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jung Bin wants to control his opponent's hands but Lindsey gets his hands free.
Jung Bin tries to break free.
Lindsey is trying to stick to Jung Bin's back but Jung Bin is turning into Lindsey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lindsey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jung Bin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindsey trying to keep a closed guard but Jung Bin is proving a slippery customer.
Jung Bin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lindsey trying to keep a closed guard but Jung Bin is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing that Jung Bin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung Bin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jung Bin stopping the sweep attempt from Lindsey.
Jung Bin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jung Bin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jung Bin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lindsey looking for a sweep. Not yet Lindsey, not yet.
Jung Bin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jung Bin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jung Bin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung Bin stopping the sweep attempt from Lindsey.
Lindsey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jung Bin manages to get himself to full guard.
Jung Bin trying to control the position here.
Lindsey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jung Bin is keeping the position for now.
Lindsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung Bin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindsey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jung Bin has Lindsey pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lindsey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jung Bin's guard.
Lindsey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lindsey looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jung Bin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jung Bin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lindsey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lindsey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lindsey is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jung Bin connects with a decent elbow.
Jung Bin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lindsey is letting Jung Bin control him for a moment.
Jung Bin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lindsey for as long as he can get away with.
Jung Bin cracks Lindsey with a big elbow.
Jung Bin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lindsey will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jung Bin grinds an elbow into Lindsey's temple.
Jung Bin slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung Bin is working Lindsey over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lindsey is being controlled here.
Lindsey has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
You can see the frustration on Lindsey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jung Bin taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung Bin lands a few punches from side control.
Lindsey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jung Bin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jung Bin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindsey can do to turn this around?
Lindsey tries to get to full guard but Jung Bin has control of the leg.
Jung Bin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jung Bin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lindsey is trying to get back to full guard.
Lindsey trying to control here.
Jung Bin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey wants to control but Jung Bin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jung Bin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lindsey tries to get to full guard but Jung Bin has control of the leg.
Jung Bin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lindsey wants to improve his position but Jung Bin is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung Bin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lindsey trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jung Bin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jung Bin working over Lindsey with some ground and pound. Lindsey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jung Bin is nestled in close to Lindsey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jung Bin slips a nice elbow through Lindsey's hands, connecting with Lindsey's forehead.
Lindsey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jung Bin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lindsey wants to improve his position but Jung Bin is controlling well.
Jung Bin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung Bin prevents Lindsey from improving his position.
Jung Bin is controlling the pace.
Lindsey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jung Bin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lindsey looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung Bin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Jung Bin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jung Bin dominated that second round.
That's time! Jung Bin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Jung Bin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lindsey did well to prevent Jung Bin getting side control.
Lindsey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung Bin pulls his head out easily.
Jung Bin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jung Bin is taking a breather. Lindsey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jung Bin working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey trying to control but Jung Bin postures up.
Jung Bin is nestled in close to Lindsey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lindsey tries to get to full guard but Jung Bin has control of the leg.
Jung Bin slows the pace down in half guard.
Lindsey is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung Bin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jung Bin not doing much here.
Kim Jung Bin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jung Bin connects with a nice short shot to Lindsey's temple.
Jung Bin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jung Bin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jung Bin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jung Bin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Jung Bin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Jung Bin continues to stall.
Lindsey wants to improve his position but Jung Bin is controlling well.
Jung Bin lands strikes from half guard.
Lindsey has hold of Jung Bin's hands but Jung Bin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lindsey wants to improve his position but Jung Bin is controlling well.
Jung Bin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lindsey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey is pressing down on Jung Bin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jung Bin lands a couple of digs.
Lindsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Jung Bin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
More hug and hope from Jung Bin.
Jung Bin landing some decent shots from guard.
Jung Bin is stalling in the full guard.
Lindsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lindsey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lindsey won't allow Jung Bin to sweep him here.
Jung Bin keeping moving, preventing Lindsey from controlling successfully.
Jung Bin is pulling down on Lindsey's head. It's preventing any offense from Lindsey, at least for the moment.
Lindsey is looking to stand up but Jung Bin won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung Bin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jung Bin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucian Lindsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jung Bin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lindsey's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jung Bin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jung Bin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jung Bin!
Kim Jung Bin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mertel (ranked 1993 p4p, 1807 weight class) and Montserrat Chai (ranked 237 p4p, 219 weight class). Mertel comes into the arena with Mertel Fuck shit up blaring out of the sound system. Chai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Right On- Showcore. On his way into the cage it seems that Viktor Mertel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Viktor Mertel seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Mertel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Montserrat Chai!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mertel.
Mertel dodges the punch combination from Chai.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mertel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mertel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chai checks a leg kick.
Mertel misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mertel misses the jab.
Mertel looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Mertel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mertel.
Mertel staying out of range there.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Mertel's leg but Mertel calmly moves out of range.
Chai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Mertel misses.
Chai counters with a body kick.
Chai takes one on the button.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Mertel scores with a punch to the head.
Chai connects with a high kick.
Chai is looking to slow Mertel down with leg kicks.
Mertel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mertel.
Mertel throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mertel's sensitive parts.
Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mertel on the side of the head.
Mertel misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Mertel wants to stay close but Chai steps back to make room for something. Mertel seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Chai and Mertel drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Montserrat Chai!
Montserrat Chai decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Gennari (ranked 3100 p4p, 1366 weight class) and Cenchrus Ekinato (ranked 365 p4p, 171 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Gennari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cenchrus Ekinato!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekinato moves into the clinch.
Ekinato lands an elbow inside that Gennari shrugs off.
It looks like Bruno Gennari has been cut.
Ekinato managing to block the knees to the body from Gennari.
Gennari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ekinato blocks it with crossed arms.
Ekinato lands a body shot.
Gennari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ekinato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gennari throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekinato.
Ekinato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ekinato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gennari tries to circle away but Ekinato has him pinned against the cage.
Gennari wants to break free but Ekinato has control.
Ekinato unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gennari is breathing heavily.
Gennari misses with a punch on the inside.
Gennari avoiding damage as Ekinato throws knees to the body.
Ekinato working Gennari over with knees to the body.
Gennari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Ekinato scores with a shot to the side of Gennari's head.
Ekinato landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ekinato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gennaris head.
Gennari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ekinato lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekinato.
Ekinato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ekinato gets through Gennari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekinato scores with a shoulder strike.
Gennari trying to control the position but instead, Ekinato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gennari into the cage.
Ekinato avoiding damage as Gennari throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ekinato.
Ekinato gets through Gennari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekinato is working Gennari over against the cage.
Gennari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gennari is trying to maintain a safe position but Ekinato gets an underhook and turns Gennari into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ekinato.
Ekinato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gennari or not.
Ekinato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekinato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ekinato.
Ekinato lands a body shot.
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!
Ekinato is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ekinato lands a hook that snaps the head of Gennari backwards.
Ekinato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gennari is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekinato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Gennari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ekinato lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gennari to his knees! Ekinato keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cenchrus Ekinato!
Cenchrus Ekinato seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deebo Drummond (ranked 264 p4p, 1555 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 35 p4p, 195 weight class). Drummond comes into the arena with 7 Words - Deftones blaring out of the sound system. Deebo Drummond has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deebo Drummond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drummond throws out a loose jab but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drummond moves into the clinch successfully.
Drummond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makunouchi's efforts to push away.
Drummond swings wildly with an uppercut but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makunouchi tries to break free but Drummond pushes him back against the cage.
Drummond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond prevents Makunouchi from breaking the clinch.
Drummond pushes Makunouchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drummond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drummond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.
A short right from Drummond on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drummond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drummond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drummond is trying to pull guard but Makunouchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drummond lands a shoulder strike.
Drummond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Drummond.
Makunouchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch but Drummond keeps him there for the moment.
Makunouchi can't break the clinch.
Drummond lands a nice shot to the body.
Makunouchi looks winded!
Drummond is leaning against Makunouchi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Drummond.
Drummond digs a right hand into Makunouchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makunouchi's gas tank.
Drummond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makunouchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drummond can't find room to land a body shot as Makunouchi controls the action.
Drummond scores with a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Ippo Makunouchi's cut even more.
Drummond misses with some punches.
Makunouchi wants to break free but Drummond has control.
Makunouchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drummond lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drummond misses with some punches.
Drummond lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drummond swings wildly with an uppercut but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drummond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Drummond misses with the head strike.
Makunouchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drummond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makunouchi tries to break the clinch but Drummond is controlling the position.
Drummond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drummond jumps guard.
Drummond working for a triangle but Makunouchi defends it easily.
Makunouchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drummond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makunouchi has managed to get both his arms back between Drummond's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drummond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makunouchi is aware though and is defending well.
Makunouchi stopping the sweep attempt from Drummond.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drummond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makunouchi defends it easily.
Makunouchi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drummond, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drummond ducks right into an uppercut from Makunouchi.
It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut.
Drummond walks into a stiff left hand from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Drummond defending well as Makunouchi loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Drummond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makunouchi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Makunouchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond.
Drummond is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Makunouchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drummond doesn't seem bothered though.
Makunouchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Drummond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deebo Drummond dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Makunouchi lands with a right hand.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses.
Drummond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makunouchi can do to turn this around?
Makunouchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makunouchi scores with a jab to the head.
Drummond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drummond was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drummond looks to land a body kick but Makunouchi moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond thuds a left hand into Makunouchi's body.
Drummond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Drummond connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Makunouchi out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deebo Drummond!
Deebo Drummond retains his heavyweight title!
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