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BANZAI COMBAT 143 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Nitro (ranked 4193 p4p, 4221 weight class) and Asa Bernard (ranked 138 p4p, 139 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Nitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asa Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitro throws the left hand but Bernard avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Bernard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nitro as he jumps to the side.
Nitro drops his hands momentarily and Bernard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nitro scores with a three punch combo!
Bernard throws a nice looking combination but Nitro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernard throws a body punch but Nitro moves out of range.
Nitro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bernard.
Nitro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernard manages to avoid it.
Nitro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernard unleashes a big counter combination but Nitro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bernard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asa Bernard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nitro misses with a hook.
Bernard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nitro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bernard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bernard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nitro is keeping the position for now.
Bernard is pushing down on Nitro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nitro is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bernard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bernard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nitro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernard.
Bernard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nitro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nitro tries to get out of the position.
That's two 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.
Bernard is trying to work for a kimura but Nitro is defending well.
Bernard is trying to work for a kimura but Nitro is defending well.
Bernard is working for a kimura but Nitro is defending it quite comfortably.
Bernard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernard works his way into full mount!
Bernard looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bernard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bernard working for a submission but Nitro is keeping him at bay.
Bernard moves to take his opponent's back.
Bernard is looking for the choke from the back position but Nitro is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernard has the hooks in. Nitro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bernard looking for the choke but no joy.
Nitro can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Bernard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nitro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nitro throws a series of punches but Bernard avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Bernard.
 Nitro is rocked!
Bernard batters Nitro with a massive right followed by a huge left! Nitro is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bernard lands a final crushing right hand to drop Nitro to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bernard is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Asa Bernard!
Asa Bernard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goro Takemura (ranked 3578 p4p, 24639 weight class) and Rodney Pitstain (ranked 405 p4p, 575 weight class). Rodney Pitstain is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goro Takemura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Pitstain!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitstain misses with a hook. Takemura ducked under it nicely.
Takemura misses with a hook. Pitstain ducked under it nicely.
Pitstain throws a looping overhand right but Takemura ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takemura.
A nice side step and Pitstain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pitstain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takemura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pitstain's guard.
Takemura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitstain is keeping the position for now.
Pitstain is looking to stand up but Takemura isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitstain keeping full guard, as Takemura tries to pass.
Takemura won't allow Pitstain to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takemura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Takemura with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Pitstain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pitstain fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitstain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pitstain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Takemura avoids them all with ease.
Pitstain looks to land a combination but Takemura avoids it well.
Rodney Pitstain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitstain avoids the body shot from Takemura.
Takemura scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takemura misses with a hook. Pitstain ducked under it nicely.
Pitstain looks to throw a body kick
and Takemura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pitstain makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Pitstain slips under a jab from Takemura.
Takemura throws the left hand but Pitstain avoids the punch easily.
Pitstain tries to move into range but Takemura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pitstain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takemura.
Pitstain throws a series of punches but Takemura avoids them all with ease.
Takemura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takemura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takemura throws a shot from downtown. Pitstain moves away and avoids it.
Takemura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Takemura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takemura dodges the punch combination from Pitstain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitstain tries a head kick but it misses.
Takemura misses with a wild body shot.
Pitstain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pitstain throws a jab when Takemura was well out of range.
Pitstain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takemura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takemura drops back looking for a leg! Pitstain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pitstain manages to kick Takemura off! Takemura jumps back into Pitstain's guard.
Takemura won't allow Pitstain to get back to his feet.
Pitstain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takemura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pitstain wants to stand and escape but Takemura is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takemura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pitstain throws out a powerful jab.
Takemura slips a jab and a cross from Pitstain.
Takemura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goro Takemura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takemura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 Pitstain is rocked!
Pitstain thows a leg kick but Takemura checks it
and Takemura counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Pitstain is in trouble here! Takemura pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Goro Takemura!
During a confident post fight interview, Goro Takemura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rodney Pitstain spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Knox (ranked 2988 p4p, 2834 weight class) and Saita Paita (ranked 341 p4p, 325 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by "Hey Man Nice Shot" Filter. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saita Paita!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Paita slips under a jab.
Knox looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Paita jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
Saita Paita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Paita catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paita throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paita misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a shoot takedown. Paita fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox works over Paita with some ground and pound from guard.
Knox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knox lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knox stands up over Paita, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paita's guard.
Paita actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knox lands a nice short elbow.
Paita tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Paita trying to hold on to Knox's head to control him but Knox postures up.
Knox tries to pass to full mount but Paita defends it.
Paita is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paita tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Knox landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paita is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paita actively working from the bottom here.
Paita trying to control here.
Knox moves into full mount! Paita won't be happy about that!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands with some strikes.
Knox with the ground and pound from mount.
Paita regains half guard.
Knox prevents Paita from improving his position.
Paita punching from the bottom.
Paita wants to control but Knox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to free his trapped foot but Paita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paita tries to get to full guard but Knox has control of the leg.
Paita looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paita does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paita trying to get back to full guard but Knox takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Paita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knox landing shots from mount.
Knox has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Paita's face.
Paita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knox landing punches.
Knox scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Paita?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paita is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knox's guard.
Paita tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox has his hands on Paita's head, controlling the position.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paita's guard.
Knox lands a couple of elbows.
Knox passes into half guard.
Paita wants to get back to full guard but Knox has passed into side control.
Paita is trying to control Knox's posture but Knox avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox is looking for a counter combo.
A left lands for Paita.
Paita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Paita takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Knox misses its target.
Paita throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Paita with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Paita clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paita misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Paita misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Paita down! Knox is looking to finish but Paita is intelligently defending himself.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Paita is retaining full guard.
Paita wants to sweep but no luck.
Knox trying to control but Paita is working from the bottom.
Knox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paita can't keep his opponent in guard - Knox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Knox prevents Paita from improving his position.
John Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knox winds up and cracks Paita with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to pass to mount but Paita is defending the position.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paita can do to turn this around?
Knox is controlling the pace.
Knox trying to control the action but Paita is working from the bottom.
Paita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Knox is in close to Paita's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox stays in close to Paita's body and controls the position.
Knox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knox is pushing down on Paita's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paita is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is nestled in close to Paita, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Knox controlling the action here.
Knox lands with a punch from half guard.
Paita gets full guard.
Knox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paita taking some punishment here, with Knox in his half guard.
Paita tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Knox drops an elbow to the side of Paita's head.
Knox trying to pass the guard but Paita defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox prevents Paita from improving his position.
Knox tries to pass to full mount but Paita defends it.
Paita is trying to get back to full guard.
Knox working Paita over with strikes.
Paita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Paita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paita tightening his grip on Knox, looking for the choke.
Knox breaks Paita's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paita.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paita scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Saita Paita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knox as he avoids it easily.
Paita throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Paita thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paita is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paita throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Paita counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paita tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Paita is predictable there
and Knox counters with a single leg into guard. Paita didn't expect that.
Knox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knox passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Paita!
Knox putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Paita is rocked!
Paita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Paita is out cold - huge knockout for Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, John Knox 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shirley Crabtree (ranked 2360 p4p, 2173 weight class) and Franklin Stein (ranked 275 p4p, 253 weight class). Crabtree comes to the cage accompanied by The Chopper - Predator Soundtrack. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Crabtree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Stein!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crabtree.
Stein scores with a hook to the body. Crabtree takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crabtree wants to land a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Stein with a nice calf kick.
Stein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Crabtree is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Crabtree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stein.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crabtree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
A big left from Crabtree misses.
Stein misses with a body shot.
Stein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stein with the inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Crabtree's belly button to the back.
Shirley Crabtree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein tests Crabtree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crabtree looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Crabtree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stein was well out of range. Poor timing from Crabtree.
Crabtree moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stein works over Crabtree's head and body with a nice combination.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Stein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crabtree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the liver by Stein. Beautiful body shot.
Crabtree throws a hook but Stein avoids it easily.
Crabtree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crabtree checks a leg kick.
Stein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crabtree.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Crabtree.
Stein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crabtree staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Crabtree misses the target.
Jab, jab by Stein - just one landing.
Crabtree misses with a straight left.
Crabtree rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crabtree.
Crabtree throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crabtree misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Crabtree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crabtree throws a looping overhand right but Stein ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Stein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Crabtree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crabtree fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stein just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crabtree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crabtree motions for Stein to come forward. Crabtree throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crabtree misses with a straight left.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crabtree lands with a cross.
Crabtree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein swings for the body but Crabtree moves out of range.
Crabtree misses with a wild combination.
Stein takes one on the button.
Stein throws a body shot but no joy.
Crabtree looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Crabtree loads up on a big right hand but Stein slips the punch.
Stein steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crabtree.
Stein thuds his right hand into Crabtree's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stein connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Crabtree throws a lazy right hand but Stein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crabtree throws a solid leg kick but Stein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crabtree.
Stein moves out of range as Crabtree strikes.
Crabtree fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Crabtree misses with a wild combination.
Stein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Crabtree misses.
Stein wants to counter with a clinch but Crabtree pushes him away.
Crabtree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabtree lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein avoids the body shot from Crabtree.
Crabtree throws a big shot that misses.
Crabtree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
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 Shirley Crabtree will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crabtree on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Crabtree 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 Stein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crabtree checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crabtree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein lands a nice looking body shot.
Stein scores with a punch to the head.
Stein with a nice calf kick.
A left lands for Stein.
Stein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stein swings widly with a right hand
and Crabtree counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crabtree bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stein's head backwards.
Stein checks the leg kick.
Stein moves into range and connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Crabtree blocks the low kick.
Stein lands a nice looking body shot.
Stein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree throws a head kick that misses.
Stein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Crabtree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Stein - just one landing.
Crabtree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein tries to counter with a clinch but Crabtree shakes him off and moves away.
Crabtree takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stein 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 Crabtree has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crabtree and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Crabtree closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Stein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Crabtree on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crabtree throws an overhand right that lands on Stein's shoulder, as Stein tries to avoid the shot.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crabtree missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stein throws a front kick that sends Crabtree stumbling back into the cage.
Stein throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree looks to land a combination but Stein avoids it well.
Crabtree is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crabtree fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stein is out of range.
Jab from Stein.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Stein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Stein as he checks the leg kick.
Stein wants to counter the offense by Crabtree and move into the clinch position.
Crabtree misses with a hook. Stein ducked under it nicely.
Franklin Stein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Stein misses.
Crabtree throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crabtree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stein tries to clinch but Crabtree moves away
and Crabtree counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crabtree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Stein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crabtree.
Stein goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stein lands with a cross.
Crabtree lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Crabtree misses with a looping right.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Crabtree looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crabtree throws a body shot but no joy.
Crabtree misses the shot to the body.
Crabtree throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stein tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Crabtree slips the punch.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crabtree.
Crabtree tries to work over Stein's front leg with a kick but Stein checks it.
Stein scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crabtree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Stein.
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!
Crabtree shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crabtree misses with a straight right.
Crabtree dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Crabtree stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stein.
Crabtree misses with a wild body shot.
Stein lands an overhand right.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A big left from Crabtree misses.
Crabtree throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crabtree throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
Stein misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Stein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Franklin Stein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crabtree.
Crabtree is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Crabtree misses.
Crabtree misses with a hook.
Crabtree looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein tries to counter with a clinch but Crabtree shakes him off and moves away.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Crabtree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Crabtree misses with a wild body shot.
Crabtree looks to score with a jab to the body but Stein is just out of range.
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Crabtree scores with a punch to the head.
Crabtree looks to land a combination but Stein avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crabtree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stein connects with a body shot that sends Crabtree's belly button to the back.
Stein cracks a nice hook into Crabtree's ribs.
Crabtree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein thows a body kick. Crabtree tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crabtree drops his hands momentarily and Stein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Crabtree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crabtree throwing a counter right hand but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crabtree.
Stein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stein throws a hook but Crabtree blocks it.
Stein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crabtree.
Stein throws a series of strikes that have Crabtree backpedaling.
Stein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crabtree.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Crabtree.
A low kick lands for Stein.
Stein cracks Crabtree with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree checks a low kick from Stein.
Stein slips a jab and a cross from Crabtree.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crabtree.
A big left from Crabtree misses.
Crabtree misses with a double jab.
A jab from Stein does it's job there.
Stein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stein scoring well with a low kick there.
Crabtree avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crabtree looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stein works the jab nicely.
Crabtree checks a low kick from Stein.
Crabtree throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Crabtree checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crabtree.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stein.
Stein scores with a leg kick.
Crabtree throws a sloppy head kick and Stein moves out of range easily.
Stein dips to his left and cracks Crabtree with an uppercut!
Stein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein lands with an uppercut that bounces Crabtree off the cage and back into range.
Crabtree takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stein lands a glancing blow to the side of Crabtree's head.
Stein digs a good body shot into Crabtree's ribs.
Crabtree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crabtree tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crabtree scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crabtree throws a leg kick but Stein moved away.
Crabtree tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crabtree appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crabtree takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stein misses with a looping left.
Stein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stein jabs Crabtree to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stein cracks Crabtree with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stein misses with an uppercut
and Crabtree makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crabtree throws out the jab.
Stein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crabtree rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crabtree breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crabtree. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crabtree missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Stein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stein 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Stein!
Franklin Stein thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Shirley Crabtree had this to say: '*scans the room for worthy prey*'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Page (ranked 2636 p4p, 1614 weight class) and Common Carp (ranked 308 p4p, 198 weight class). Carp comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Back On My BS - BigXthaPlug kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Common Carp!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carp.
Carp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Carp misses the target.
Carp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Carp moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Carp misses.
Sloppy strikes from Page. Those never looked like landing.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Page connects with a body shot.
Carp throws a jab when Page was well out of range.
Page is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Carp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
Page throws a sloppy body shot
and Carp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page misses with a lunging right hand
and Carp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carp connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Carp is just out of range.
Carp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Carp misses.
Carp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Page. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Page.
Page staying out of range there.
It looked like Page wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Page with a nice cross.
Page throws a hook to the side of Carp's head but Carp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Carp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carp.
A nice side step and Carp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carp misses with a looping right.
Page misses with a right hand
enabling Carp to counter with a crisp jab.
Page misses with a looping left.
Page lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Page does it's job there.
Carp cracks Page with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Page looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Carp finish him?
Page is rocked!
Page thows a leg kick but Carp checks it
and Carp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Page loads up on a big right hand but Carp slips the punch.
Carp closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Page! Carp dives in looking to finish! Page is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Common Carp!
Common Carp thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meglona Doume (ranked 2523 p4p, 2145 weight class) and Rick Ness (ranked 321 p4p, 278 weight class). Ness is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cocaine. Meglona Doume is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Meglona Doume!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ness!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doume shoots in and drives through. Ness sprawls well.
Ness scores with a takedown into Doume's guard.
Ness postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ness trying to control the position from guard on top but Doume is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ness postures up and lands a big shot to Doume's brow.
Doume looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ness is one step ahead there.
Doume looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ness wants to control from the top but Doume keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doume is trying to keep Ness in close.
Ness won't allow Doume to sweep him here.
Ness is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doume is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ness wants to control from the top but Doume keeps moving.
Doume working for a triangle but Ness defends it easily.
Ness postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doume is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ness postures up and lands a big shot to Doume's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doume tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ness controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ness trying to control but Doume is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness wants to pass the guard but Doume is keeping the position.
Ness has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Doume to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ness is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Doume pulls down on the head and he's put Ness to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Meglona Doume!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Enu Deathcrush (ranked 897 p4p, 938 weight class) and Borislav Marusic (ranked 70 p4p, 79 weight class). Marusic has chosen Babl Gam as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enu Deathcrush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borislav Marusic!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Marusic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathcrush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marusic controls Deathcrush momentarily but Deathcrush frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deathcrush looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marusic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deathcrush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deathcrush won't allow Marusic to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathcrush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marusic has momentary wrist control but Deathcrush slips an elbow through the middle.
Deathcrush sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marusic working a defensive guard here.
Deathcrush distracts Marusic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Marusic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathcrush is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush stopping the sweep attempt from Marusic.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deathcrush lands a couple of elbows.
Deathcrush passes into half guard.
Deathcrush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deathcrush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deathcrush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marusic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deathcrush is working away from the top position though.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Marusic is having none of it.
Deathcrush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush prevents Marusic from improving his position.
Marusic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deathcrush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marusic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Marusic is working away.
Deathcrush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush wants to free his trapped foot but Marusic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marusic keeps working.
Deathcrush is looking to advance position but Marusic won't allow it.
Marusic tries to roll over but Deathcrush keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush is thwarting Marusic's attempts to control the position.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Marusic is working away.
Deathcrush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marusic defending well though.
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Deathcrush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marusic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marusic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deathcrush cracks Marusic with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deathcrush wants to pass the guard but Marusic is keeping the position.
Deathcrush with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Marusic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deathcrush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deathcrush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marusic tries to avoid it but Deathcrush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marusic to the ground. Marusic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deathcrush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marusic finds it's way round the side to connect with Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush looks to score with a jab to the body but Marusic is just out of range.
It seemed like Marusic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush misses the body punch
and Marusic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deathcrush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marusic misses with a hook
and Deathcrush counters with a takedown into side control.
Marusic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathcrush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deathcrush working Marusic over with strikes.
Deathcrush lands strikes from half guard.
Marusic is controlling Deathcrush's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marusic can do to turn this around?
Deathcrush working the head and body with strikes.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Marusic is having none of it.
Deathcrush throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Marusic to regain full guard.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush works over Marusic with some ground and pound from guard.
Marusic wants to stand and escape but Deathcrush is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marusic pulls Deathcrush in to control the position.
Marusic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deathcrush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marusic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marusic keeping full guard, as Deathcrush tries to pass.
Marusic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathcrush.
Marusic being controlled here, momentarily.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Marusic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Marusic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Marusic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marusic postures up.
Marusic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Deathcrush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marusic wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is keeping the position.
Enu Deathcrush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deathcrush pulls Marusic in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deathcrush fails with a takedown attempt.
Marusic throws out a counter right but Deathcrush avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enu Deathcrush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marusic.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
Deathcrush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marusic in his tracks.
Deathcrush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Deathcrush.
Marusic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marusic misses with a looping right.
Marusic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marusic as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marusic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Marusic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Marusic moves out of range.
Deathcrush is looking to wear down Marusic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marusic misses with a looping left.
Borislav Marusic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deathcrush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marusic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marusic misses with a hook. Deathcrush ducked under it nicely.
Deathcrush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Marusic misses with a looping left.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deathcrush manages to avoid it.
Deathcrush ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
Deathcrush drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marusic sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deathcrush swings for the body but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathcrush.
Marusic works Deathcrush's body with a nice hook.
Marusic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deathcrush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Deathcrush moves away from the strike by Marusic.
Deathcrush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deathcrush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deathcrush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marusic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Deathcrush feinted with a counter takedown.
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borislav Marusic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathcrush connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Marusic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marusic cracks Deathcrush with an open hand slap.
Marusic throws out a powerful jab.
Deathcrush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marusic defends well and Deathcrush ends up having to push Marusic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marusic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marusic lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Deathcrush misses with a body punch
and Marusic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deathcrush ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marusic lands a jab to Deathcrush's midsection.
Marusic misses with a straight left.
Deathcrush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marusic misses the jab.
Deathcrush throws a lazy uppercut
and Marusic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deathcrush takes one to the side of the head.
Deathcrush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marusic misses with a straight right.
Marusic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deathcrush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic has control of Deathcrush's left arm, preventing Deathcrush from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deathcrush won't allow Marusic to sweep him here.
Deathcrush postures up in Marusic's guard and throws a big left but Marusic blocks it.
Deathcrush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marusic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marusic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deathcrush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deathcrush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Marusic keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Marusic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marusic 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between El President (ranked 985 p4p, 989 weight class) and Bob Terwilliger (ranked 117 p4p, 118 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, El President!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Terwilliger!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terwilliger takes a swing at President's ribcage but misses.
President misses with a body kick.
Terwilliger thumps President with a low kick.
President has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Terwilliger lands a nice leg kick that just misses President's sensitive parts.
President really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Terwilliger misses with a body kick.
President slips a straight right by Terwilliger.
A bone on bone clash there as President blocks the leg kick.
Terwilliger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but President checks it well.
President slips under a jab from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger lands a nice leg kick that just misses President's sensitive parts.
Terwilliger thows a body kick. President tries to catch it but that hurt him.
President throws out a loose jab but Terwilliger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terwilliger avoids the body shot from President.
Nice body punch from Terwilliger.
President moves out of range of the body kick from Terwilliger.
President bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Terwilliger's head backwards.
President drops Terwilliger with a beautiful combination! Terwilliger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - President is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Bob Terwilliger has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terwilliger gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! President gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El President!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oreo Hopgood (ranked 319 p4p, 458 weight class) and Ilya Muromets (ranked 44 p4p, 58 weight class). Hopgood comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oreo Hopgood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopgood cracks Muromets with a good jab.
Hopgood fails to land the takedown.
Hopgood misses with a wild body shot.
And Muromets tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopgood pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muromets avoids the body shot from Hopgood.
Muromets feints the counter takedown.
Hopgood scores with a takedown into Muromets's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopgood is looking to work some ground and pound but Muromets has wrist control.
Muromets tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muromets working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hopgood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hopgood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopgood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hopgood scores with a couple of short elbows.
Muromets manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hopgood 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.
Muromets winds up and cracks Hopgood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hopgood is not content to let Muromets control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muromets is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hopgood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muromets.
Nice strikes from Muromets there.
Hopgood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muromets.
Hopgood is staying active underneath Muromets, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Muromets not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Muromets thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopgood's head.
Muromets trying to control from half guard but Hopgood is working away.
Hopgood is trying to maintain the position but Muromets is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hopgood manages to get to full guard.
Muromets scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Muromets with a nice head shot there.
Muromets throws an elbow that misses. Hopgood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muromets's guard. Nice move by Hopgood!
Muromets is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopgood cracks Muromets with a solid left hand.
Hopgood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hopgood stopping the sweep attempt from Muromets.
Muromets is trying to keep Hopgood in close.
Hopgood postures up in Muromets's guard and throws a big left but Muromets blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muromets trying to control the position.
Hopgood lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oreo Hopgood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hopgood swings widly with a right hand
and Muromets counters with a single leg into guard. Hopgood didn't expect that.
Muromets makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Muromets slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Muromets lands some shots froms side control.
Muromets trying to control the action but Hopgood is working from the bottom.
Muromets working the strikes but Hopgood uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets is looking to advance position but Hopgood won't allow it.
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. Muromets connects with a nice short shot to Hopgood's temple.
Hopgood tries to roll over but Muromets keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets working over Hopgood with some ground and pound. Hopgood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopgood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muromets.
Muromets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hopgood is looking for a sweep. Muromets is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopgood is looking to control Muromets's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hopgood avoid being mounted?
Muromets looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hopgood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Muromets is pressing down on Hopgood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hopgood is holding on for now.
Hopgood tries to roll over but Muromets keeps him under control.
Muromets thows an elbow strike that misses. Hopgood gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Muromets doesn't seem too bothered but Hopgood quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Muromets is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Muromets really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oreo Hopgood!
Oreo Hopgood retains his light heavyweight title!
Oreo Hopgood made sure to mention his sponsor, BANZAI NUTRITION in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Magomedov (ranked 347 p4p, 248 weight class) and Reese Remington (ranked 47 p4p, 29 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Reese Remington enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khamzat Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reese Remington!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remington looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Remington misses with a hook.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Remington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Remington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Remington gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Remington prevents the takedown attempt.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Remington.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov looking for a takedown.
Remington works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Remington tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Remington back against the cage.
Remington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Remington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Remington has him pressed against the cage.
Remington has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
A nice left hand lands by Remington.
Remington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Remington has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Remington lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Remington.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Remington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Remington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Remington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Remington lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Remington 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remington working aggressively here.
Remington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
Remington lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Remington misses with a punch on the inside.
Remington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Remington swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Remington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Magomedov manages to end up in side control.
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Remington is defending well.
Remington is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov tries to advance to mount but Remington denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov swings around for an armbar but Remington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedov's guard.
Remington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking for a triangle here but Remington uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Remington scoring with strikes.
Remington lands some shots froms side control.
Remington moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking for a sweep but Remington has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Magomedov wants to hold on but Remington pushes him away.
Magomedov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Remington controlling his opponent.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Remington controlling his opponent.
Magomedov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington dominated that round.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magomedov shoots in but Remington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Remington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Remington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Remington was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Remington manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remington is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Remington has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Remington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Remington is working Magomedov over against the cage.
Remington can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Remington gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Remington.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Remington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Remington swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Remington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Remington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Remington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remington lands a body shot.
Remington lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Remington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington misses with a punch on the inside.
Remington misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remington.
A hook to the body from Remington.
Magomedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Remington swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remington lands a body punch.
Remington tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Remington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Remington misses with some punches.
Remington misses with a punch on the inside.
Remington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Remington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Remington pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Remington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Remington lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Remington won't allow it.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Remington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Remington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Remington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Remington struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Remington.
Remington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Remington.
Remington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Remington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Remington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Remington struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Remington lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Remington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Remington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Remington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remington.
Remington working aggressively here.
Remington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Remington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Remington.
Remington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Remington working aggressively here.
Remington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Remington.
Remington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remington struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Remington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Remington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Remington holds him up against the cage and eventually Magomedov drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Remington, which made it look bad.
Remington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Remington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remington slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remington lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Remington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Remington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Remington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khamzat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Remington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Remington wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Remington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Remington pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Remington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Remington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remington avoids it really well and circles away.
Remington takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Remington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Remington pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Reese Remington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Remington tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Remington lands a slapping body shot.
Reese Remington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remington cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Remington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remington avoids it really well and circles away.
Remington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Remington counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Remington.
A cross from Remington lands.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Remington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Remington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Remington is looking to clinch.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Remington sprawls and moves away.
Remington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Remington is quick to defend against it.
Remington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov shoots in but Remington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Remington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Remington.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Remington is quick to defend against it.
Remington slaps away a takedown attempt from Magomedov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Remington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remington as he avoids it easily.
Remington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remington avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington really dominated that round.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Remington gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Remington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remington tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Remington has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Still in the clinch, Remington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Remington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Remington smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Remington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Remington manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Remington keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Remington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Remington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magomedov has Remington in his guard.
Remington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Remington has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Remington is aware though and is defending well.
Remington stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Remington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Remington won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Remington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Remington is aware though and is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Remington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov working for submissions but it's allowed Remington to get to half guard.
Remington wants to stand up but Magomedov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Remington prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Remington trying to control the pace.
Remington tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington is keen to just control but Magomedov is a slippery customer.
Remington is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Remington pulls his head out easily.
Remington is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Remington counters with a head kick. That will keep Magomedov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Remington sprawls well.
Remington throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Remington throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magomedov moves forwards but Remington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Remington sprawls well.
Remington throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Remington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Remington! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Remington as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Remington sprawls well. Remington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Remington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Remington throws a big shot that misses.
Remington throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Remington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Remington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Remington to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Remington finds it's target.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Remington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Remington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Remington continues to drive forward.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Remington.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Remington misses with a punch to the body.
Remington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Remington.
Remington tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Remington back against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Remington has him pressed against the cage.
Remington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Remington lands a body shot.
Remington lands a right hand.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Remington scores with a shoulder strike.
Remington digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Remington misses with a punch to the body.
Remington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Remington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Remington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reese Remington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Remington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Remington misses with a body punch.
Remington struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remington lands with a left to the head.
Remington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Remington has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Remington tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Remington lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov decides to pull guard.
Remington distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Remington wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Remington uses it to pass to side control.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Remington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Remington scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Reese Remington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magomedov is letting Remington control him for a moment.
Magomedov tries to buck Remington off but Remington is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Remington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Remington stalls from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Remington tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Remington to the ground. Remington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Remington coming out on top.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Remington sprawls well.
Remington throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Khamzat Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Remington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reese Remington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Remington 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 43:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 43:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese Remington!
Reese Remington is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Reese Remington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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