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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kataski (ranked 5447 p4p, 25503 weight class) and Milel Schooba (ranked 432 p4p, 446 weight class). Kai Kataski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Kataski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milel Schooba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schooba throws a head kick that misses.
Schooba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kataski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schooba somewhat.
Kataski has Schooba up against the cage in a clinch.
Kataski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kataski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kataski presses Schooba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kataski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kataski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schooba backwards.
Schooba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kataski smiles and moves away.
Kataski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kataski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schooba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kai Kataski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milel Schooba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kataski has Schooba up against the cage in a clinch.
Schooba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kataski lands a shot to the body.
Schooba looks winded!
Kataski lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kataski slows down the pace here.
Kataski leaning against his opponent.
Schooba is trying to break the clinch but Kataski is controlling him.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kataski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kataski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kataski scores with a hook to the body.
Kataski lands a nice uppercut.
Kataski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kataski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schooba backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kataski lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kataski.
Kataski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kataski lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Kataski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kataski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schooba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kataski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kataski is stalling here.
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kataski.
Kataski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kataski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kataski.
Schooba letting Kataski take a breather here.
Kataski lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Kataski.
Come on Kataski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kataski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schooba backwards.
Schooba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kataski lands a right hand.
Kataski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schooba backwards.
 Schooba is rocked!
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!
Good body shot from Kataski.
Kataski stalling.
Schooba letting Kataski take a breather here.
Kataski stalling in the clinch.
Kataski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kai Kataski.
Kataski moves into the clinch.
Kataski lands a left hand.
Kataski pushes Schooba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schooba is still on wobbly legs! Can Kataski finish him?
Kataski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kataski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kataski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schooba up against the cage.
Kataski creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Schooba with a big uppercut! Schooba tries to clinch up but Kataski pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Schooba to the mat! Schooba covers up and Kataski unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Kataski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Powerhouse (ranked 5185 p4p, 5052 weight class) and Mateo Costa (ranked 477 p4p, 473 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Michael Powerhouse has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michael Powerhouse seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Los Angeles, Michael Powerhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateo Costa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powerhouse shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Costa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Powerhouse!
Powerhouse regains half guard.
Powerhouse is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Costa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Powerhouse trying to control but Costa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powerhouse keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powerhouse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerhouse wants to get back to his feet.
Costa is stalling here. Powerhouse is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Costa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Powerhouse has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Costa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Powerhouse gets to mount! Costa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Powerhouse can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Costa is looking to escape.
Costa tries to reverse the position but Powerhouse maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to hold on but Powerhouse pushes him away.
Powerhouse manages to capitalize on a mistake by Costa to take his back!
Costa is trying to stand back up.
Powerhouse is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Costa is defending well though. Powerhouse let's go of the attempt for now.
Costa trying to get back to his feet but Powerhouse is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powerhouse avoiding Costa 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Costa right now.
Costa trying to control the action but Powerhouse just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Powerhouse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Powerhouse not allowing Costa to control his hands.
Costa rolls, trying to escape but Powerhouse keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Costa keeps trying to improve his position.
Powerhouse is working the ground and pound. Can Costa escape?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Costa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Powerhouse looking to break Costa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Costa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Powerhouse will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Costa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Powerhouse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Powerhouse shoots in looking for a takedown. Costa tries to sprawl out of it but Powerhouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Costa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Powerhouse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Powerhouse persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
Powerhouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Costa darts in looking for a takedown but Powerhouse gets double underhooks and turns Costa into the cage.
Costa clinches up with Powerhouse and pushes him back against the cage.
Powerhouse gets underhooks to prevent Costa's takedown attempt.
Powerhouse manages to break the clinch.
Powerhouse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Powerhouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powerhouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Costa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powerhouse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powerhouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powerhouse goes for a double leg but Costa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Costa continues to drive forward.
Costa tries to pull guard but Powerhouse won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Powerhouse clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Costa has his opponent's back but Powerhouse is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Costa.
Powerhouse shoots in but Costa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Costa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Powerhouse is fending him off so far but Costa persists. Nope, Powerhouse circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Powerhouse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Costa as Powerhouse shoots in.
Costa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Costa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Powerhouse's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa is looking to take a break and control but Powerhouse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Powerhouse is defending well.
Powerhouse is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa is looking to pass Powerhouse's guard but actually Powerhouse recovers to full guard.
Powerhouse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powerhouse keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa throwing strikes from guard but Powerhouse blocks nicely.
Michael Powerhouse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Powerhouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Costa drives through and clinches with Powerhouse against the cage.
Powerhouse is trying to pull guard but Costa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Powerhouse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Costa wants a takedown.
Costa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Powerhouse smiles and moves away.
Costa leaves Powerhouse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Costa throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa shoots for a takedown but Powerhouse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powerhouse shoots in looking for a takedown but Costa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Powerhouse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Powerhouse backs off Costa throws a huge counter combo but Powerhouse manages to avoid it all.
Costa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Powerhouse to the mat! Powerhouse manages to get full guard.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powerhouse keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Costa wants to control from the top but Powerhouse keeps moving.
Costa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Powerhouse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Costa defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mateo Costa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powerhouse.
Costa gets a clinch.
Costa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powerhouse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Costa is trying to pull guard but Powerhouse has him pressed against the cage.
Powerhouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Powerhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costa moves into the clinch successfully.
Powerhouse changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Costa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costa shoots in but Powerhouse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Powerhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Costa.
Costa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Powerhouse manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powerhouse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Costa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Powerhouse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Costa is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powerhouse looking to slow down the pace here.
Costa looking for a takedown.
Costa effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powerhouse is working for takedown but Costa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powerhouse missing with knees to the body.
Costa tries to pull guard but Powerhouse holds him up against the cage and eventually Costa drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costa gets control of Powerhouse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Costa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Costa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Powerhouse passes into half guard.
Powerhouse decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Costa dives in and scores a takedown into Powerhouse's guard.
Costa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powerhouse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Costa wants to control from the top but Powerhouse keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to stand but Powerhouse is controlling from the bottom.
Costa wants to control from the top but Powerhouse keeps moving.
Costa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Powerhouse haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Costa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Powerhouse keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
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.
Costa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powerhouse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Costa defends it easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Powerhouse avoids a kick to the body.
Powerhouse changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Powerhouse looks to land a combination. Costa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Costa dives in and grabs Powerhouse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Powerhouse pushes down on Costa's head and hops out.
Powerhouse looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Powerhouse tries to sprawl out of it but Costa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Powerhouse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Costa shoots in looking for a takedown but Powerhouse manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Costa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Powerhouse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costa circles away.
Costa throws a wild body kick that Powerhouse sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Powerhouse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powerhouse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Powerhouse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Bautista (ranked 4324 p4p, 2441 weight class) and Mike Hanson (ranked 259 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Bautista!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson feints a jab promting Bautista to slip. Hanson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bautista slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bautista fails with the takedown.
Bautista misses with a takedown
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson is looking for the big counter here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanson. That's going to slow Bautista down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson connects with a crisp jab.
Bautista fails with the takedown
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson scores with the left hand. Bautista knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bautista off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bautista.
Hanson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bautista shoots and misses
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bautista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mike Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bautista is breathing heavily.
Bautista wants to clinch up but Hanson keeps it at a distance.
Bautista has his takedown stuffed
and Hanson counters with a nice body shot.
Bautista closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bautista stops Hanson from getting back to his feet.
Bautista looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Bautista is controlling him well.
Hanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bautista.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanson wants to control but Bautista is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bautista prevents Hanson from standing back up.
Hanson trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Bautista is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson lands a jab to Bautista's midsection.
Bautista shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bautista showed some decent athleticism there.
Bautista looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson pushes Bautista off looking to stand but Bautista dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bautista scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bautista working Hanson over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hanson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.
Hanson wants to control but Bautista is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanson tries to kick Bautista off but Bautista keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hanson has hold of Bautista's hands but Bautista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanson trying to hold on to Bautista's head to control him but Bautista postures up.
Bautista working Hanson over with strikes.
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bautista scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bautista drops an elbow to the side of Hanson's head.
Hanson has hold of Bautista's hands but Bautista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Bautista.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Bautista is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson taking some punishment here, with Bautista in his half guard.
Bautista is trying to control. Hanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bautista working the head and body with strikes.
Still in half guard, Bautista seems content to control.
Bautista lands with a punch from half guard.
Bautista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bautista drops an elbow to the side of Hanson's head.
Bautista not doing much here.
Hanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson is trying to stand up here but Bautista is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bautista fails with a takedown attempt.
Bautista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bautista somewhat.
Bautista throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanson counters with a left to the body.
Bautista avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bautista shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Bautista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautista fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson clobbers Bautista with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bautista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanson counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista ducks right into an uppercut from Hanson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bautista or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanson, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bautista with a poor takedown
letting Hanson counter with a right hand.
Hanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bautista shoots and misses
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Victor Bautista has been cut.
Hanson works Bautista's body with a nice hook.
Hanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 Bautista is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson lands a nice hook to Bautista's body. Bautista takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanson stuns Bautista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanson lands with a good body shot.
Bautista is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hanson.
Oh Bautista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mike Hanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson digs a good body shot into Bautista's ribs.
Hanson lands a body shot.
Bautista seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanson lands a jab to Bautista's midsection.
Hanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bautista shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanson pinned against the cage. Hanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bautista doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanson as he connects with a hook.
Bautista misses with a takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Victor Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lands with a nice body punch.
Hanson throws a leg kick which misses Bautista's front leg but catches the back leg as Bautista tries to avoid it.
Bautista goes for a double leg but Hanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanson continues to drive forward.
Bautista has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hanson breaks from the clinch.
Bautista shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
Hanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bautista at a distance.
Bautista takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bautista takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bautista misses with a takedown
and Hanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson lands a leg kick that knocks Bautista off balance momentarily.
Bautista takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautista takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bautista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bautista in the body.
Hanson jabs at Bautista's body.
Bautista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanson counters with a nice body shot.
Hanson lands a jab to Bautista's midsection.
Hanson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the liver by Hanson. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson lands a body shot.
Hanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hanson connects with a body shot that sends Bautista's belly button to the back.
Bautista on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Bautista's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bautista stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bautista is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hanson's half guard.
Bautista is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bautista controlling the action here.
Bautista trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bautista lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanson keeping hold of Bautista's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista is controlling the pace.
Bautista is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bautista working the head and body with strikes.
Hanson tries to roll over but Bautista keeps him under control.
Bautista working Hanson over with strikes.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bautista scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bautista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bautista seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Bautista there.
Bautista winds up and cracks Hanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bautista scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bautista lands a nice short elbow.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.
Bautista working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bautista prevents Hanson from standing back up.
Victor Bautista overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bautista keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bautista lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bautista connects with a nice short shot to Hanson's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanson has hold of Bautista's hands but Bautista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bautista is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bautista looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanson taking some punishment here, with Bautista in his half guard.
Bautista working over Hanson with some ground and pound. Hanson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bautista working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bautista is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bautista is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bautista landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson has hold of Bautista's hands but Bautista slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bautista stalling.
Hanson actively working from the bottom here.
Bautista lands strikes from half guard.
Bautista looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bautista takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bautista moves nicely into side control.
Victor Bautista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Hanson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Bautista showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hanson!
Mike Hanson is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denga Sanyu (ranked 1022 p4p, 1655 weight class) and Samuel Parker (ranked 135 p4p, 208 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denga Sanyu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Parker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanyu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Sanyu - just one landing.
 It looks like Samuel Parker has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Parker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body punch from Sanyu.
Sanyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanyu works the jab nicely.
Sanyu works over Parker's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanyu digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
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!
Good exchange - Sanyu coming out on top.
Parker tries for a takedown but Sanyu circles away easily
and Sanyu counters with a two punch combo.
That has opened up Samuel Parker's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Sanyu.
Sanyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker has his takedown stuffed
and Sanyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanyu lands with a nice body punch.
Parker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denga Sanyu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Parker.
Sanyu cracks Parker with a right hand to the side of the head.
The cut above Samuel Parker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanyu cracks Parker's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Parker slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Sanyu can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denga Sanyu!
Denga Sanyu retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reynaldo Barber (ranked 1241 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Datsuro Sato (ranked 116 p4p, 134 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reynaldo Barber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Datsuro Sato!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barber throws a one two combo.
Sato is rocked!
Sato scores with a decent looking hook.
Sato is still on wobbly legs! Can Barber finish him?
Sato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barber circles away quickly and effectively.
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barber has time to react.
Sato seems to have recovered his senses.
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sato misses with a lunging right hand
and Barber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barber can pounce on him.
Barber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sato scores with a nice strike.
Barber has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Barber.
Barber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sato scores with a three punch combo!
Sato tries to bum rush Barber with a series of wild strikes but Barber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sato throws a combination that misses
and Barber counters with a nice body shot.
Barber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barber lands with a nice body punch.
Sato misses with a left hand
and Sato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sato misses with an uppercut
and Barber counters with a nice right hand that sends Sato toppling to the canvas! Sato scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barber finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barber finds it's way round the side to connect with Sato's head.
Sato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barber.
Barber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sato.
Sato scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice defenses there by Barber.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
Sato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barber is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Sato like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Sato from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reynaldo Barber!
Reynaldo Barber retains his featherweight title!
Reynaldo Barber really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Savage Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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