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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Chelsey (ranked 5251 p4p, 24565 weight class) and Errol Paramount (ranked 504 p4p, 526 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Chelsey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Errol Paramount! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paramount throws a body shot but no joy. Chelsey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Chelsey looks to throw the jab but Paramount is out of range. Paramount looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chelsey moves out of range as Paramount strikes. Chelsey tries to counter by clinching up but Paramount breaks away and moves out of range. Chelsey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Errol Paramount has been cut. Chelsey checks a leg kick. Paramount connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Paramount lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paramount throws a body punch but Chelsey moves out of range. Paramount's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paramount duly obliges. Nice defenses there by Chelsey. Paramount wants to land a leg kick but Chelsey is out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Paramount throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chelsey counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Paramount lands on the inside with an uppercut. Chelsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Paramount controls his hands.
Chelsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chelsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Chelsey tries to throw a body punch but Paramount avoids it by throwing Chelsey back against the cage. Chelsey cracks Paramount with a nice body shot. A nice left hand lands by Chelsey.
Chelsey lands a shoulder strike. Chelsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Paramount controls his hands.
Chelsey lands with a light punch inside. Chelsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Chelsey. Chelsey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paramount. Chelsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Paramount on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Paramount is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chelsey is keeping busy.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Chelsey misses with a short punch on the inside. Chelsey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paramount. Chelsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chelsey working aggressively here.
Paramount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paramount scores with a shoulder strike. Chelsey tries a body shot but Paramount blocks it.
Chelsey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paramount's efforts to push away. Paramount tries to throw a body punch but Chelsey avoids it by throwing Paramount back against the cage. Paramount blocks a body shot from Chelsey. Chelsey throws a punch but it's blocked by Paramount. Paramount can't find room to land a body shot as Chelsey controls the action.
Paramount misses with a punch to the body.
Chelsey presses Paramount against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chelsey. Chelsey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paramount backwards.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A battle for position here, against the cage. Paramount wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chelsey has him pressed against the cage. Chelsey lands with a right to the head. Chelsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paramount backwards. Chelsey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chelsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chelsey has a couple of punches blocked by Paramount.
Chelsey lands a hook to the side of the head. Chelsey scores with a shot to the side of Paramount's head. Chelsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chelsey lands with a light punch inside. Good body shot from Chelsey.
Chelsey lands a right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A left hand lands to the body for Chelsey.
Paramount looks winded! Paramount is looking to break free of the clinch but Chelsey has double underhooks. Chelsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Paramount uses good head movement to avoid it. Chelsey scores with a shot to the side of Paramount's head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Chelsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paramount backwards. Paramount swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chelsey misses with a hook from the clinch. Paramount takes a shot to the head. Paramount is looking to break free of the clinch but Chelsey has double underhooks. Chelsey lands a nice uppercut. Chelsey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Chelsey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paramount backwards. Paramount has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Chelsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chelsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chelsey lands a body punch in the clinch. Chelsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paramounts head. Chelsey lands a body punch. Chelsey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chelsey scores with a shot to the side of Paramount's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chelsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Chelsey dominated that round. The cut man is working on Errol Paramount's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chelsey moves into range and clinches up with Paramount. Paramount misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chelsey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chelsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paramount backwards. Good body shot from Chelsey.
Chelsey is leaning against Paramount and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chelsey lands a body punch. Paramount's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cyrus Chelsey has scored more points in the clinch so far. Paramount takes a shot to the head.
Paramount is rocked! Chelsey digs a right hand underneath Paramount's ribcage. Paramount let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chelsey lands with a short head shot on the inside. Paramount is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelsey finish him? Chelsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paramount backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Paramount is trying to force a seperation but Chelsey has the dominant position. Chelsey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Paramount is breathing heavily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chelsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paramount seems to have recovered his senses.
Chelsey drops Paramount onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Paramount is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Chelsey lands a big right hand that drops Paramount! The killer instinct kicks in and Chelsey finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chelsey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Chelsey! During a confident post fight interview, Cyrus Chelsey 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Kupon (ranked 3526 p4p, 3659 weight class) and Antoine Villa (ranked 414 p4p, 423 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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187 cm 23 215 1 - 0 - 0 |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filip Kupon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoine Villa! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kupon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kupon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Villa sprawls and moves away. Kupon throws a hook to the side of Villa's head but Villa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Villa gets a clinch. Kupon digs a right hand into Villa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Villa's gas tank. Kupon is trying to drag Villa to the mat but Villa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kupon working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kupon trying to stall but Villa improves his position.
Kupon jumps guard but Villa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kupon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kupon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Villa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Villa. Villa blocking some punches.
Kupon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kupon jumps guard but Villa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Kupon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Villa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kupon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Villa misses with a hook from the clinch. Villa lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kupon is trying to pull guard but Villa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kupon tries for a takedown but Villa manages to get underhooks.
Kupon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Villa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Villa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kupon can't find room to land a body shot as Villa controls the action.
Villa works on Kupon's body with a couple of short punches. Kupon tries to throw a body punch but Villa avoids it by throwing Kupon back against the cage. Kupon tries to work over Villa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kupon struggles to land a body shot inside as Villa controls his hands.
Kupon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Villa is defending well. A nice left hand lands by Villa.
Kupon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Villa backwards. Kupon is trying to stall.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A left hand lands to the body for Villa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kupon. Villa controlling the action here for a moment.
Kupon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Villa tries to work over Kupon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Villa breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Kupon misses and Villa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kupon's knee momentarily. Villa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Villa throws a hook but Kupon avoids it easily.
Villa rushes Kupon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Villa. Kupon misses with a hook from the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kupon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Villa to keep the fight standing. Kupon tries to throw a body punch but Villa avoids it by throwing Kupon back against the cage. Villa scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch on the inside from Kupon fails to land. Kupon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kupon letting Villa take a breather here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Villa. Villa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kupons head. Kupon misses with some punches.
Kupon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kupon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Villa blocks a body shot from Kupon. Kupon struggles to land a body shot inside as Villa controls his hands.
Kupon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Villa lands a hook that snaps the head of Kupon backwards. Kupon digs a right hand underneath Villa's ribcage. Villa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kupon is trying to maintain a safe position but Villa gets an underhook and turns Kupon into the cage. Kupon misses with a body punch.
Villa presses Kupon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Villa tries a body shot but Kupon blocks it.
Kupon tries a body shot but Villa blocks it.
Kupon is looking to control Villa's arms but Villa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kupon has his back to the cage. Kupon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Villa blocks an uppercut.
Villa blocks an uppercut.
Villa is pushing Kupon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Kupon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Villa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kupon jumps guard but Villa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Villa letting Kupon take a breather here.
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Villa slips a straight right by Kupon. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Villa 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.
Kupon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Villa lands with an overhand left. Kupon misses with a body shot
and Villa counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Antoine Villa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Villa blocks a body shot from Kupon. A head punch on the inside from Kupon fails to land. Kupon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Villa misses with a body punch.
Villa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kupon. Kupon blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kupon throws a head punch that misses. Kupon tries a body shot but Villa blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kupon tries a body shot but Villa blocks it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kupon struggles to land a body shot inside as Villa controls his hands.
Villa has been the more effective fighter overall so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Villa. Kupon is trying to pull guard but Villa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Villa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Villa blocks an uppercut.
Kupon fails to pull guard.
Kupon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Villa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Villa scores with a sloppy right hand. Kupon should have avoided that one.
Villa moves into the clinch. Villa blocks a body shot from Kupon. Villa lands a shoulder strike. Villa leaning his opponent against the cage. Kupon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Villa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kupon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Villa backwards. Villa lands an uppercut. Villa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kupon lands a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Villa lands with a right to the head.
Villa breaks from the clinch.
Kupon walks into a stiff left hand from Villa. Kupon looks for a takedown but Villa sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Kupon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Villa connects with a body shot. Kupon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villa.
Kupon tries to counter with a takedown but Villa is quick to defend against it. Villa throws a shot from downtown. Kupon moves away and avoids it. Villa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Villa thows a left - swing and a miss! Kupon slips under a jab. Kupon appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Villa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kupon moves out of range of the leg kick from Villa. Kupon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Villa. Kupon does a little dance to reset his feet. Kupon wants to clinch up but Villa keeps it at a distance. Kupon tries to move into range but Villa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kupon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Villa walks into a straight right hand from Kupon. Kupon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Villa.
Villa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kupon lands a nice shot to the body.
Kupon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kupon keeps the fight on the outside. Kupon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Villa back to the cage. Kupon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Antoine Villa has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kupon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Villa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Villa moves into the clinch. Villa can't find room to land a body shot as Kupon controls the action.
Kupon throws a punch but it's blocked by Villa. Kupon misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Villa. Kupon tries to throw a body punch but Villa avoids it by throwing Kupon back against the cage. Kupon tries to throw a body punch but Villa avoids it by throwing Kupon back against the cage. Kupon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kupon lands with an overhand left. Villa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A good leg kick by Villa. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Villa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Antoine Villa's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Villa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Villa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kupon throws a head punch that misses. Villa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kupon backwards.
Villa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kupon tries to move into range but Villa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kupon looks to land a left hand but Villa moved out of range nicely. Kupon ducks under a wild hook from Villa.
Villa has closed the distance and engaged Kupon in a clinch.
Villa prevents a body shot from Kupon. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Villa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Villa blocks a body shot from Kupon. Kupon swings wildly with an uppercut but Villa uses good head movement to avoid it. Villa stalls.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kupon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kupon is trying to maintain a safe position but Villa gets an underhook and turns Kupon into the cage. Villa leaning against his opponent.
Kupon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villa pushes Kupon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Villa lands a nice uppercut. Kupon misses with a punch to the body.
Villa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Villa. Kupon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Villa lands with a short shot to the head. Kupon jumps guard but Villa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kupon is trying to pull guard but Villa has him pressed against the cage. Kupon trying to stall but Villa improves his position.
Villa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Villa lands with a left to the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Villa.
Villa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kupon throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Villa connects with a nice looking jab.
Villa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kupon's hands. Villa wants to clinch. Kupon misses with a looping left. Antoine Villa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A telegraphed right hand from Villa misses the target. Kupon is looking to clinch. Kupon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Villa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Villa throws a lazy right hand but Kupon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Filip Kupon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Villa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Villa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kupon was well out of range. Poor timing from Villa. Kupon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kupon tries to counter with a takedown but Villa is quick to defend against it. Villa scores with a kick to the midsection. Kupon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Villa finds it's way round the side to connect with Kupon's head. Kupon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kupon slips under a jab from Villa. Kupon connects with a jab. Villa tries to clinch up. Villa tries to close the distance and clinch but Kupon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. No joy there for Villa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Villa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Villa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kupon is rocked! Kupon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Villa counters with a crisp right that sends Kupon to the canvas! Villa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Villa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puukko Miekka (ranked 2089 p4p, 3628 weight class) and Muxtar Narimanbekov (ranked 243 p4p, 402 weight class). Narimanbekov has chosen Heiwa Sanka as his entrance music. Puukko Miekka 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puukko Miekka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muxtar Narimanbekov! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narimanbekov rushes Miekka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Miekka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Narimanbekov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miekka's elbow. Narimanbekov throws a head punch that misses. Narimanbekov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narimanbekov.
Miekka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch but Miekka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Miekka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Narimanbekov's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Narimanbekov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Narimanbekov tries to clinch there but Miekka circles away.
Narimanbekov is looking to clinch.
Miekka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miekka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Miekka wants to control but Narimanbekov is keeping him busy. Miekka content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Miekka wants to control but Narimanbekov is keeping him busy. Narimanbekov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Miekka wants to control but Narimanbekov is keeping him busy. Miekka working away. Narimanbekov is not content to let Miekka control the position.
Miekka swings around for an armbar but Narimanbekov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miekka's guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miekka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narimanbekov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narimanbekov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Narimanbekov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Miekka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Narimanbekov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miekka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Narimanbekov uses it to pass to side control.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Miekka tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Miekka is looking to get to half guard. Miekka tries to hold on but Narimanbekov pushes him away. Miekka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Narimanbekov looking to control but Miekka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Miekka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Narimanbekov looking to control and managing it successfully. Narimanbekov avoids the attempt from Miekka to control. Miekka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Narimanbekov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Miekka is looking to improve his position but Narimanbekov isn't that keen on the idea. Narimanbekov tries to control but Miekka wriggling away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Muxtar Narimanbekov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Jab from Miekka. Muxtar Narimanbekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narimanbekov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miekka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narimanbekov moves into the clinch successfully.
Miekka lands a hook to the side of the head. Narimanbekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Narimanbekov. Narimanbekov tries a body shot but Miekka blocks it.
Narimanbekov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Narimanbekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Narimanbekov lands a right hand. Narimanbekov working aggressively here.
Miekka breaks from the clinch.
Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miekka paws at him with a jab and circles away. Narimanbekov fails in his attempt to clinch. Miekka is looking for a counter combo. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Narimanbekov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miekka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Narimanbekov drives through and clinches with Miekka against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action! Miekka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Miekka breaks the clinch.
Narimanbekov tries to clinch but Miekka moves out of range. Narimanbekov wants to clinch up but Miekka keeps it at a distance. Narimanbekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miekka paws at him with a jab and circles away. Miekka swats away the attempt to clinch by Narimanbekov. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Miekka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Narimanbekov defends it nicely. Miekka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Narimanbekov under the eye. Narimanbekov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miekka. Narimanbekov tries to clinch up but Miekka circles away and keeps his distance. Narimanbekov ducks under a wild hook from Miekka. Narimanbekov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Miekka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Miekka with a jab. Miekka ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Miekka misses with a hook.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narimanbekov tries to sprawl but Miekka drives through with a takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Narimanbekov regains full guard. Nicely done. Miekka trying to control but Narimanbekov is working from the bottom. Narimanbekov is pulling down on Miekka's head. It's preventing any offense from Miekka, at least for the moment. Miekka trying to control but Narimanbekov is working from the bottom. Miekka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Miekka wants to pass the guard but Narimanbekov is keeping the position.
Miekka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Narimanbekov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miekka, into his guard.
Miekka is trying to control the position but Narimanbekov postures up.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Narimanbekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miekka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miekka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Narimanbekov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Narimanbekov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Miekka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miekka tries to get out of the position. Narimanbekov controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Narimanbekov being controlled here momentarily.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Miekka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miekka wants it to stay on the feet. Narimanbekov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miekka. Narimanbekov tries to clinch but Miekka is having none of it. Miekka throws a hook to the side of Narimanbekov's head but Narimanbekov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Puukko Miekka is winning the standup battle so far. Narimanbekov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miekka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narimanbekov scrambles back to his feet. Miekka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Narimanbekov tries to avoid it but Miekka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Narimanbekov to the ground. Narimanbekov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puukko Miekka dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Narimanbekov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miekka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fight stays on the outside here - Narimanbekov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Narimanbekov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miekka avoids it really well and circles away.
Narimanbekov rushes Miekka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Miekka is looking to control Narimanbekov's arms but Narimanbekov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miekka has his back to the cage. Miekka blocking some punches.
Miekka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miekka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narimanbekov darts in and clinches Miekka up against the cage. Narimanbekov works on Miekka's body with a couple of short punches. Miekka stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narimanbekov. Narimanbekov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Miekka looking to slow down the pace here. Muxtar Narimanbekov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Narimanbekov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Narimanbekov misses with a short punch on the inside. Narimanbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Narimanbekov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Narimanbekov. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Narimanbekov lands a hook that snaps the head of Miekka backwards. Narimanbekov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Narimanbekov lands with a left to the head. Narimanbekov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miekka. Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narimanbekov tries to work over Miekka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Narimanbekov lands with a short shot to the head. Narimanbekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Miekka uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Miekka. Miekka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narimanbekov has him pressed against the cage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Narimanbekov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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! Narimanbekov swings wildly with an uppercut but Miekka uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Narimanbekov. Narimanbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Miekka.
Miekka controlling the action here for a moment.
Narimanbekov misses with some punches.
Miekka blocking some punches.
Miekka scores with a shoulder strike. Miekka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Narimanbekov prevents Miekka from breaking the clinch. Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbekov throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Miekka. Miekka is working Narimanbekov over against the cage.
Miekka manages to break the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Narimanbekov moves out of range of the strikes. Miekka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miekka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Narimanbekov moves into the clinch. Narimanbekov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Narimanbekov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miekka breaks from the clinch.
Narimanbekov has closed the distance and engaged Miekka in a clinch.
Narimanbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narimanbekov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narimanbekov tries to work over Miekka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Narimanbekov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miekka. Narimanbekov lands a right hand. Narimanbekov misses with a short punch on the inside. Narimanbekov throws a punch but it's blocked by Miekka. Miekka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A short left from Narimanbekov. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Miekka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miekka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miekka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narimanbekov manages to avoid it.
Narimanbekov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Narimanbekov misses with a hook from the clinch. Narimanbekov throws a punch but it's blocked by Miekka. Narimanbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Miekka.
Miekka blocking some punches.
Narimanbekov misses with the head strike.
Miekka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narimanbekov has him pressed against the cage. Miekka blocks an uppercut.
Miekka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Narimanbekov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miekka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Narimanbekov closes the distance and clinches. Miekka controlling the action here for a moment.
Miekka can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Muxtar Narimanbekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Narimanbekov 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muxtar Narimanbekov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Schlitz Mahpants Jr (ranked 1539 p4p, 24621 weight class) and Bambam Yagan (ranked 157 p4p, 454 weight class). Man, I cannot wait 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schlitz Mahpants Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bambam Yagan! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yagan misses with a leg kick and Mahpants Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mahpants Jr misses with a body kick. Yagan throws a half hearted mid kick. Yagan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahpants Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Yagan wants to clinch and Mahpants Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mahpants Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A nice inside leg kick there by Mahpants Jr. That's going to slow Yagan down. Yagan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Mahpants Jr slips under a jab. Mahpants Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mahpants Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yagan on the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Yagan tries to clinch letting Mahpants Jr counter with a right hand. Yagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Yagan moves to clinch but Mahpants Jr breaks away and Mahpants Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mahpants Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yagan counters with an outside leg kick.
Yagan throws a jab when Mahpants Jr was well out of range. Mahpants Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Mahpants Jr misses with a straight right. Mahpants Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Mahpants Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Yagan controls his hands.
Yagan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Mahpants Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yagan lands an elbow inside. Yagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahpants Jr's elbow. Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Yagan throws a head punch that misses. Mahpants Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahpants Jr is struggling to control the position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Yagan misses with a punch to the body.
Yagan tries a body shot but Mahpants Jr blocks it.
Yagan working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yagan lands a nice elbow. Yagan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Mahpants Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Mahpants Jr tries a body shot but Yagan blocks it.
Yagan stops a takedown attempt from Mahpants Jr.
Yagan misses with a body punch.
Yagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahpants Jr. Yagan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahpants Jrs head. Mahpants Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Yagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short left from Yagan. Yagan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahpants Jr's defenses. Yagan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahpants Jr or not. Yagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahpants Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahpants Jr. Yagan is defending well against a takedown attempt. A left hand lands to the body for Yagan.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mahpants Jr cracks Yagan with a nice body shot. Yagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yagan gets underhooks to prevent Mahpants Jr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schlitz Mahpants Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Mahpants Jr misses with the head strike.
Yagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahpants Jr prevents a body shot from Yagan. Mahpants Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yagan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Yagan is defending well against a takedown attempt. Yagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mahpants Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yagan lands a nice uppercut. Yagan lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahpants Jr backwards. Mahpants Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Yagan can't find room to land a body shot as Mahpants Jr controls the action.
A short right from Mahpants Jr. A short body shot lands from Yagan as the two fighters clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mahpants Jr lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Yagan. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mahpants Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mahpants Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Yagan scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Yagan. Yagan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Yagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Yagan is pushing Mahpants Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Yagan lands on the inside with an uppercut. Nice body punch from Yagan - that landed with a thud.
Yagan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Yagan lands a nice elbow. Mahpants Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mahpants Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Yagan controls the action.
Mahpants Jr digs a right hand underneath Yagan's ribcage. Yagan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mahpants Jr misses with some punches.
Mahpants Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Yagan scores with a hook to the body. Yagan tries a body shot but Mahpants Jr blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambam Yagan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yagan with a nice calf kick. A low kick from Yagan is predictable there and Mahpants Jr counters with a left to the body. Mahpants Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Yagan is just out of range. Yagan scores with a jab to the jaw. Mahpants Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahpants Jr. Mahpants Jr wants to clinch and Yagan counters with a thumping low kick. Mahpants Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yagan misses with a hook to the body
and Mahpants Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Yagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahpants Jr. Yagan throws a nice inside leg kick. Mahpants Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahpants Jr there as he acknowledges the shot. Good exchange - Yagan coming out on top.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mahpants Jr lands a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yagan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mahpants Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahpants Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Bambam Yagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mahpants Jr walks into a jab. Good leg kick by Yagan. Yagan misses with a hook
enabling Mahpants Jr to counter with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Yagan. Yagan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Mahpants Jr looks to land a right hand but Yagan moved out of range. It seemed like Yagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yagan tests Mahpants Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mahpants Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yagan scoring well with a low kick there.
Yagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mahpants Jr is looking to clinch but Yagan is avoiding it.
Mahpants Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahpants Jr at a distance.
Yagan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mahpants Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yagan scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahpants Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mahpants Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A good leg kick by Mahpants Jr. That kick from Yagan tenderised Mahpants Jr's leg. Mahpants Jr is trying to keep his angry face on. Yagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Yagan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahpants Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick. Good exchange - Yagan coming out on top.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Yagan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahpants Jr. A head kick by Mahpants Jr misses and Yagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A punch combination from Mahpants Jr misses. Mahpants Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yagan. Mahpants Jr throws a head kick but Yagan moves out of range.
Yagan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mahpants Jr. Yagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahpants Jr at a distance.
Good leg kick by Yagan. Yagan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. We've been told by Mahpants Jr's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Yagan lands a jab to Mahpants Jr's midsection. Mahpants Jr ducks under a wild hook from Yagan. Yagan connects with a crisp jab. Yagan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yagan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahpants Jr controls his hands.
Mahpants Jr lands with a light punch inside. Yagan pressing his opponent against the cage. Yagan lands a nice shot to the body. Mahpants Jr tries a body shot but Yagan blocks it.
Mahpants Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Mahpants Jr back against the cage. Yagan throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahpants Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Mahpants Jr misses with a body punch.
Mahpants Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Yagan scores with a nice short uppercut. Good body shot from Yagan.
Yagan lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yagan misses with a short punch on the inside. Yagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahpants Jr. Mahpants Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yagan. A frustrated look appears on Mahpants Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short right from Yagan. Yagan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahpants Jrs head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambam Yagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yagan digs a good body shot into Mahpants Jr's ribs. Mahpants Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably and Yagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A decent looking cross lands there for Yagan. Mahpants Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yagan. Mahpants Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A jab from Yagan does it's job there. Mahpants Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Yagan on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mahpants Jr wants to clinch but Yagan slips to the side and Yagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yagan throws a body kick that misses and Yagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yagan pushes Mahpants Jr up against the cage in a clinch. Mahpants Jr working aggressively here.
Yagan lands an uppercut. Mahpants Jr takes a shot to the head.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mahpants Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Mahpants Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mahpants Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Mahpants Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Mahpants Jr back against the cage. Mahpants Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Mahpants Jr back against the cage. Yagan lands a body punch. Bambam Yagan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Yagan is working Mahpants Jr over against the cage. Yagan lands a right hand. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Yagan lands a nice uppercut. Mahpants Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagan. Yagan lands a hook to the side of the head. Yagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mahpants Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagan. A shot in the inside from Yagan. 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! Yagan lands a hook to the side of the head. Mahpants Jr throws a head punch that misses. Mahpants Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Yagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yagan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yagan lands the left hand.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mahpants Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position. A right hand to the body from Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mahpants Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Mahpants Jr misses with some punches.
Mahpants Jr digs a right hand underneath Yagan's ribcage. Yagan let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mahpants Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Yagan backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Yagan.
Yagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch on the inside from Mahpants Jr fails to land. A shot in the inside from Yagan. Mahpants Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yagan backwards. Mahpants Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yagan tries to throw a body punch but Mahpants Jr avoids it by throwing Yagan back against the cage. Mahpants Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagan. Mahpants Jr working aggressively here.
Schlitz Mahpants Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mahpants Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yagan lands with a short shot to the head. Yagan has a couple of punches blocked by Mahpants Jr.
Yagan misses with a short punch on the inside. Yagan presses Mahpants Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Yagan lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Yagan. Bambam Yagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Mahpants Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagan. Mahpants Jr tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Mahpants Jr back against the cage. Mahpants Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yagan digs a right hand underneath Mahpants Jr's ribcage. Mahpants Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected. A head punch on the inside from Mahpants Jr fails to land. Yagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Yagan. Mahpants Jr blocking some punches.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Mahpants Jr fails to land. Yagan cracks Mahpants Jr with a nice body shot. Yagan lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Yagan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yagan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mahpants Jr's defenses. A left hand lands to the body for Mahpants Jr.
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Yagan scores with a nice short uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Yagan. Yagan throws a head punch that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Mahpants Jr working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Bambam Yagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Yagan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bambam Yagan! Bambam Yagan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kree P Krawlee (ranked 2419 p4p, 1686 weight class) and Vien Yosuke (ranked 209 p4p, 152 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 featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kree P Krawlee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vien Yosuke! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krawlee throws a sloppy head kick and Yosuke moves out of range easily. Krawlee on the wrong end of a nice jab. Yosuke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krawlee. Krawlee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yosuke counters with a nice body kick. Yosuke throws a leg kick but Krawlee sees it coming and checks it nicely. Krawlee throwing a counter right hand but Yosuke manages to avoid it. Krawlee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yosuke. Krawlee is looking to counter punch. Krawlee defending well as Yosuke loads up on a big left hand. Krawlee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yosuke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yosuke leaves Krawlee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Krawlee misses with a left hand and Yosuke counters with a thumping low kick. Yosuke throws out a powerful jab.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A low kick from Yosuke is predictable there and Krawlee counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Vien Yosuke has been cut. Yosuke looks to land a right hand but Krawlee moved out of range. A little feinted left hand from Krawlee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Krawlee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Yosuke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krawlee. A nice side step and Yosuke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Krawlee misses the shot to the body. Yosuke only half commits to the counter leg kick. Yosuke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Krawlee tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance. Krawlee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yosuke to score with a decent uppercut. Krawlee digs a good body shot into Yosuke's ribs.
Krawlee moves into the clinch. Yosuke tries to break the clinch but Krawlee is controlling the position. Krawlee prevents Yosuke from breaking the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Yosuke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krawlee tries for a takedown but Yosuke manages to get underhooks.
Krawlee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A body shot lands from Krawlee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yosuke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yosuke jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've been hearing reports that Krawlee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Yosuke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Yosuke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krawlee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Krawlee tests Yosuke's chin there with a solid looking shot. Vien Yosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Krawlee misses with a wild body shot. Yosuke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Yosuke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Krawlee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yosuke is out of range and Krawlee settles back down. Yosuke looks like he wants to counter punch here. Krawlee misses with a body shot
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Krawlee forces Yosuke back against the cage and clinches.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Krawlee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yosuke backwards.
Yosuke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yosuke takes a shot right to the bread basket. Krawlee tries to clinch and Yosuke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Yosuke lands with a straight right. Krawlee didn't see that one coming. Krawlee tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Yosuke tenderised Krawlee's leg. Krawlee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krawlee has closed the distance and engaged Yosuke in a clinch.
Yosuke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Krawlee scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yosuke blocking some punches.
Yosuke has had enough of the clinch but Krawlee keeps him there for the moment. A short right from Krawlee on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Krawlee fails to land. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Krawlee struggles to land a body shot inside as Yosuke controls his hands.
Krawlee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yosuke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krawlee clinches up with Yosuke and pushes him back against the cage.
Yosuke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yosuke slips a straight right by Krawlee.
Krawlee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Yosuke avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Krawlee. Sloppy strikes there by Krawlee. Krawlee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Krawlee misses with the ground and pound.
Krawlee tries for a kimura but Yosuke is defending well.
Krawlee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yosuke, who protects the arm well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kree P Krawlee dominated that round. The cut man is working on Vien Yosuke's cut. That's time! Krawlee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Krawlee throws a lazy uppercut
and Yosuke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krawlee has closed the distance and engaged Yosuke in a clinch.
Yosuke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krawlee scores with a shot to the side of Yosuke's head. Krawlee lands a body punch in the clinch. Krawlee misses with a punch on the inside.
Krawlee gets through Yosuke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yosuke breaks the clinch.
Krawlee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yosuke can do to turn this around? Krawlee misses with a wild body shot. Yosuke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Yosuke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krawlee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yosuke manages to avoid it. Yosuke flicks out a counter leg kick but Krawlee steps away. Krawlee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Krawlee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krawlee tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Yosuke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Krawlee closes the distance and pushes Yosuke back into the cage. Kree P Krawlee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krawlee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yosuke regains guard immediately. Krawlee working some strikes from top position. Krawlee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krawlee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Krawlee throws a big elbow that misses. Krawlee throwing strikes from guard but Yosuke blocks nicely.
Krawlee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yosuke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yosuke has escaped and now he's on top!

Krawlee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krawlee has his foot on Yosuke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yosuke works his way back into a safe position though. Krawlee wants to sweep but no luck.
Krawlee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yosuke has picked Krawlee up and slammed him! Krawlee can't keep hold of the triangle and Yosuke manages to pass to side control! Krawlee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yosuke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Krawlee is looking for a sweep. Yosuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee looking for submissions off his back. Yosuke wants to stand up but Krawlee is controlling the position.
Krawlee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Krawlee is working hard here to advance position. Yosuke is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Yosuke swats away the attempt to clinch by Krawlee. Krawlee falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Yosuke counter with a right hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Yosuke connects with an inside leg kick. Yosuke throws a body shot but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kree P Krawlee dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Vien Yosuke's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yosuke staying out of range there. Yosuke throws out a counter right but Krawlee avoids it with no problem. Yosuke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Krawlee throws the left hand but Yosuke avoids the punch easily. Jab, jab by Yosuke - just one landing. Krawlee just misses with a punch to the body.
Yosuke gets caught flat footed, as Krawlee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Yosuke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krawlee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yosuke is keeping the position for now. Krawlee is in close to Yosuke's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krawlee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Krawlee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yosuke works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Yosuke wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Yosuke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Krawlee controls from within his opponent's guard. Krawlee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yosuke's head. Yosuke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Krawlee connects with a couple of short punches.
Krawlee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yosuke is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krawlee, into his guard.
Krawlee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yosuke manages to get himself to full guard.
 Vien Yosuke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Krawlee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Yosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Krawlee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Krawlee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yosuke works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Krawlee throws an elbow that misses. Yosuke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krawlee's guard. Nice move by Yosuke!

Krawlee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yosuke defends it easily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krawlee looking for a guillotine here but Yosuke defends easily.
Krawlee looking for a guillotine here but Yosuke defends easily.
Yosuke tries to stand but Krawlee is controlling from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krawlee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krawlee working for submissions but it's allowed Yosuke to get to half guard.
Kree P Krawlee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters are battling for position here. Krawlee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Krawlee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight! Kree P Krawlee showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krawlee, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kree P Krawlee! Kree P Krawlee 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Magilla Gorilla (ranked 1425 p4p, 2782 weight class) and Felipe Montoya (ranked 127 p4p, 236 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Magilla Gorilla! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Montoya! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Montoya misses with an uppercut. Montoya misses with a lunging right hand
and Gorilla counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Gorilla is trying to drag Montoya to the mat but Montoya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Montoya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montoya is pressed up against the cage. Gorilla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Montoya down to the mat. Montoya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Montoya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Magilla Gorilla has been cut. A looping hook to the body misses from Montoya. Gorilla does a little dance to reset his feet. Magilla Gorilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gorilla blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gorilla takes one on the button. Montoya lands with a nice body punch.
Gorilla shoots in and bounces Montoya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Montoya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gorilla manages to pass to side control.
 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. Gorilla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gorilla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorilla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Montoya is just riding it out for now. Gorilla eventually gives up the hold. Montoya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gorilla scores with a couple of nice shots.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Montoya is looking for a sweep. Gorilla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Montoya is looking to control Gorilla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montoya avoid being mounted? Gorilla is trying to control the action in half guard but Montoya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gorilla throwing shots but Montoya is blocking nicely. Montoya tries to get to full guard but Gorilla has control of the leg.
Gorilla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Montoya has managed to free his arm - good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Montoya is not content to let Gorilla control the position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Montoya looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gorilla scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Montoya trying to hold on to Gorilla's head to control him but Gorilla postures up.
Gorilla looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Gorilla wants to pass the guard but Montoya is defending well. Gorilla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. We've been informed that Montoya has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Montoya is trying to maintain the position but Gorilla is very close to passing his half guard. Gorilla content to control rather than advance.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorilla is working for a kimura but Montoya is defending it quite comfortably.
Gorilla is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Montoya to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montoya is trying to control the position but Gorilla postures up. 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 Magilla Gorilla will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Magilla Gorilla'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.
Gorilla fails with the takedown and Montoya counters with a straight right hand. Gorilla dives in and grabs Montoya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montoya pushes down on Gorilla's head and hops out. A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gorilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya.
As Gorilla backs off Montoya throws a huge counter combo but Gorilla manages to avoid it all. A shot to the body from Gorilla misses and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gorilla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magilla Gorilla. That's going to take a lot out of him. Left hook, right uppercut from Montoya. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montoya catches Gorilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magilla Gorilla's cut is getting worse. Montoya staying out of range there. A little jabbing left from Montoya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gorilla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Montoya looks to land a combination but Gorilla avoids it well.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Montoya stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorilla. Gorilla gets slowly back to his feet. Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gorilla gets a takedown into half guard. Gorilla not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gorilla trying to control from half guard but Montoya is working away. Montoya taking some punishment here, with Gorilla in his half guard. Montoya is looking to control Gorilla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montoya avoid being mounted?
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Montoya wants to get back to full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montoya can do anything to dispel that myth. Gorilla is pressing down on Montoya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montoya is holding on for now. Montoya wants to control but Gorilla is keeping busy.
Gorilla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Gorilla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Magilla Gorilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gorilla lands a nice short elbow. Gorilla drops an elbow to the side of Montoya's head. Gorilla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Gorilla is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Montoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gorilla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gorilla scoring with strikes to the body and head. Gorilla passes the guard and advances to mount! Montoya is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Montoya is bucking up trying to escape but Gorilla cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Montoya wants to hold on but Gorilla pushes him away.
Montoya tries to improve his position but Gorilla has taken his back! Gorilla has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Montoya tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gorilla pushes Montoya away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magilla Gorilla!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hail Satan (ranked 1693 p4p, 2286 weight class) and Fahaka Puffer (ranked 225 p4p, 290 weight class). Puffer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fahaka Puffer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hail Satan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fahaka Puffer! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Satan swings for the body but Puffer moves out of range.
Puffer throws out a counter right but Satan avoids it with no problem. Puffer takes a swing at Satan's ribcage but misses. Puffer misses with a kick to the body.
Hail Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Satan. Satan dips to his left and cracks Puffer with an uppercut! Satan throws a lazy right hand but Puffer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Puffer thinks about the counter body kick. Satan takes a swing at Puffer's ribcage but misses. Puffer lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Satan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puffer.
Puffer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Puffer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satan misses with a wild body shot. Puffer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A jab from Satan misses. Puffer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Satan with a body shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Puffer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Satan.
Puffer counters with a body kick. Satan connects with a nice looking jab.
Satan throws a hook but Puffer blocks it. Puffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Satan scores with a jab. Satan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puffer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Puffer looks to score with a jab to the body but Satan is just out of range. We've been informed that Puffer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Satan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puffer has closed the distance and engaged Satan in a clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Satan misses with a wild body shot. Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Puffer is just out of range. Satan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Puffer lands. 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! Puffer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Puffer keeps Satan at a distance using the push kick. Satan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puffer. Puffer obviously looking to wear him down.
Puffer scores with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puffer. Jab by Puffer.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Satan moves forwards but Puffer connects with a nice, crisp jab. Satan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Satan. Satan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puffer.
Puffer misses with a body kick. Puffer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Satan misses with a body shot.
Puffer misses with a wild body shot. Puffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Puffer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Satan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Puffer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Satan's head. The fighters circle, before Puffer throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Satan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Puffer lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Fahaka Puffer! A victorious Fahaka Puffer 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiaki Noda (ranked 995 p4p, 1017 weight class) and Roderick Atkinson (ranked 125 p4p, 128 weight class). Yoshiaki Noda 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshiaki Noda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roderick Atkinson! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Atkinson scores with a spinning back kick! Noda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Atkinson scores with a one two! Noda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Yoshiaki Noda has been cut. Noda dodges the punch combination from Atkinson.
Some wild striking there from Noda.
Atkinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Noda throws a series of punches but Atkinson avoids them all with ease. Atkinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Roderick Atkinson has been cut.
Noda moves into the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Atkinson. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Atkinson throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkinson. Noda lands a left hand.
Noda can't find room to land a body shot as Atkinson controls the action.
Noda blocks an uppercut.
Noda misses with a body punch.
Atkinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Atkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Noda lands with a light punch inside.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Noda tries to throw a body punch but Atkinson avoids it by throwing Noda back against the cage. Atkinson is trying to stall.
Atkinson breaks from the clinch.
Noda takes the fight into the clinch. Noda struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkinson controls his hands.
Noda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow. Noda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Atkinson. Atkinson trying to control the position but instead, Noda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atkinson into the cage. Noda misses with a punch to the body.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from Noda. A right hand to the body from Noda.
Noda prevents a body shot from Atkinson. Noda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkinson or not.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Noda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow. Atkinson blocks a body shot from Noda. Noda misses with a punch on the inside.
Noda gets through Atkinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Noda fails to land. Noda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards. Noda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Noda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Noda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Noda presses Atkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Atkinson looks winded! Noda misses with a punch to the body.
Noda lands a shot to the body. Noda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards. Noda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noda is leaning against Atkinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Noda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noda misses with a body punch.
Noda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Noda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow. Noda pushes Atkinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Noda pushes Atkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Noda lands a body punch. Noda lands a body punch. Noda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Noda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards. Atkinson blocks a body shot from Noda. Noda lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Roderick Atkinson's cut even more. Noda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noda works on Atkinson's body with a couple of short punches. A short right hand to the side of the head by Noda. Noda tries a body shot but Atkinson blocks it.
Noda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A nice left hand lands by Noda.
Noda tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Noda misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Noda.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Noda tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Noda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Noda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkinson or not. Noda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Noda.
Noda lands a right hand. Noda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Noda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Noda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Noda tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Noda lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkinson backwards. A short uppercut from Noda.
The cut above Roderick Atkinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Noda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkinson tries to work over Noda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Atkinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Noda won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Noda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Noda lands an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiaki Noda dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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.

Noda closes the distance and pushes Atkinson back into the cage. Noda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkinson blocks a body shot from Noda. Noda misses with a punch to the body.
Atkinson misses with a body punch.
Noda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Atkinson tries to break the clinch but Noda is controlling the position. Noda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atkinsons head. Atkinson is trying to break the clinch but Noda has him pressed against the cage. A hook to the body from Noda.
Noda can't find room to land a body shot as Atkinson controls the action.
Noda can't find room to land a body shot as Atkinson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Atkinson misses with a body punch.
Atkinson takes a shot to the head. Good body shot from Noda.
Atkinson is breathing heavily. Noda pushes Atkinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Noda tries to throw a body punch but Atkinson avoids it by throwing Noda back against the cage. Noda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Noda lands a body punch. Noda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkinson's elbow. Noda lands with a left to the head. Noda lands a nice uppercut. A frustrated look appears on Atkinson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Noda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Noda presses Atkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A right hand to the body from Noda.
A short right from Noda.
Roderick Atkinson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Noda lands a right hand. Noda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Noda scores with a nice short uppercut. Noda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkinson. A short left from Noda. Atkinson blocks a body shot from Noda. Noda cracks Atkinson with a nice body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Atkinson takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roderick Atkinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yoshiaki Noda! Jumping up and down and very excited, Yoshiaki Noda waved his t-shirt featuring HARDTACK's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kryten Mechanoid (ranked 1168 p4p, 1142 weight class) and Laar Gamounts (ranked 150 p4p, 143 weight class). Mechanoid comes to the cage accompanied by It's Cold Outside. Laar Gamounts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kryten Mechanoid! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Laar Gamounts! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mechanoid tries for a takedown but Gamounts circles away easily and Gamounts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gamounts cracks Mechanoid with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mechanoid looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Gamounts finish him?
It looks like Kryten Mechanoid has been cut.
Mechanoid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gamounts did well to prevent Mechanoid getting side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mechanoid is keen to just control but Gamounts is a slippery customer. Gamounts is looking for a sweep. Mechanoid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Mechanoid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gamounts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Mechanoid lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Well, if Mechanoid 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.
Mechanoid thows a huge punch but Gamounts dodges it nicely.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mechanoid is taking a breather. Gamounts 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. Mechanoid scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mechanoid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gamounts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Mechanoid passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gamounts! Gamounts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Gamounts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gamounts tries to hold on but Mechanoid pushes him away. Mechanoid scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gamounts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gamounts keeps trying to improve his position. Mechanoid 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. Mechanoid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Mechanoid working Gamounts over with strikes here. Mechanoid putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gamounts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mechanoid looking to finish Gamounts with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gamounts! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gamounts prevents any damage by holding on tight. Gamounts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mechanoid is landing with some decent strikes but Gamounts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Gamounts is looking to improve his position but Mechanoid isn't that keen on the idea. Mechanoid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gamounts's face.
Gamounts working to try and regain half guard.
Gamounts is squirming around, avoiding Mechanoid's attempts to control the action. BOOM! Mechanoid connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gamounts tries to hold on but Mechanoid pushes him away. Mechanoid with a couple of short strikes. Gamounts is in all sorts of trouble here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gamounts slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Gamounts wants to control but Mechanoid is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ground and pound from Mechanoid. Mechanoid missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mechanoid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Mechanoid controlling the action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mechanoid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gamounts defending well though. Gamounts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mechanoid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Gamounts tries to roll over but Mechanoid keeps him under control. Gamounts moves into full guard.
Mechanoid chips away with some ground and pound.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gamounts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Gamounts keeping moving, preventing Mechanoid from controlling successfully. Gamounts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mechanoid is one step ahead there. Mechanoid postures up and lands a big shot to Gamounts's brow. Mechanoid distracts Gamounts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mechanoid trying to control but Gamounts is working from the bottom. Gamounts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Gamounts trying to control the position.
Mechanoid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kryten Mechanoid dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kryten Mechanoid's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mechanoid shoots for a takedown but Gamounts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Gamounts throws a right and a left that Mechanoid avoids nicely. Mechanoid half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Gamounts throws a push kick but Mechanoid slaps the foot to one side.
Gamounts moves into range and clinches up with Mechanoid. Gamounts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mechanoid backwards. Gamounts scores with a shot to the side of Mechanoid's head. Gamounts misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mechanoid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gamounts tries to throw a body punch but Mechanoid avoids it by throwing Gamounts back against the cage. Mechanoid blocks a body shot from Gamounts. Gamounts lands a left hand.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gamounts wants to get back to striking at distance but Mechanoid won't allow it.
Mechanoid prevents a body shot from Gamounts. A body shot lands from Gamounts.
Gamounts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Gamounts slowing the pace effectively. Gamounts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gamounts cracks Mechanoid with a nice body shot. Gamounts misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Gamounts - that landed with a thud.
Gamounts misses with some punches.
Gamounts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gamounts works on Mechanoid's body with a couple of short punches. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gamounts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Gamounts scores with a jab to the body. Gamounts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jab from Gamounts. BAM! Gamounts delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mechanoid like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Laar Gamounts! Laar Gamounts decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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