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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 793 p4p, 2899 weight class) and Ziggy Ozbourne (ranked 78 p4p, 292 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ziggy Ozbourne!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozbourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozbourne swings widly with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ozbourne lands a jab to the head.
Ozbourne ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ozbourne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bloodaxe's head.
 It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Ozbourne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozbourne walks into a stiff left hand from Bloodaxe.
Ozbourne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozbourne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloodaxe counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe lands the left hand.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
Ozbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodaxe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozbourne.
Bloodaxe throws an overhand right that lands on Ozbourne's shoulder, as Ozbourne tries to avoid the shot.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Ozbourne blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws a shot from downtown. Ozbourne moves away and avoids it.
Ozbourne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozbourne throws a looping overhand right but Bloodaxe ducks down to avoid it.
A left and a right from Ozbourne both land. Nice combination.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Ozbourne moved out of range nicely.
Bloodaxe scores with a hook to the body. Ozbourne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bloodaxe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to the head.
Ozbourne misses with a straight left.
Ozbourne misses the body punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozbourne throws a head kick that misses
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodaxe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ozbourne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bloodaxe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozbourne momentarily.
Ozbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozbourne blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne misses the jab.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Ozbourne misses its intended target.
Ozbourne throws a lazy body kick
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozbourne misses with a jab to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a low kick, right behind Ozbourne 's knee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bloodaxe. That's going to slow Ozbourne down.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozbourne has time to react.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozbourne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Ozbourne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ozbourne throws a right and a left that Bloodaxe avoids nicely.
Ozbourne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ozbourne misses with a hook.
Ozbourne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ozbourne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bloodaxe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozbourne's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bloodaxe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook.
Bloodaxe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bloodaxe moves out of range as Ozbourne strikes.
Bloodaxe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozbournes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bloodaxe moves out of range as Ozbourne strikes.
Bloodaxe avoids the head kick by Ozbourne.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Ozbourne manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozbourne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bloodaxe thows a body kick. Ozbourne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bloodaxe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozbourne.
Bloodaxe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ozbourne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bloodaxe throws the left hand but Ozbourne avoids the punch easily.
Ozbourne sizes up Bloodaxe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
Ozbourne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bloodaxe in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot.
Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodaxe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bloodaxe lands with a cross.
Ozbourne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ozbourne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bloodaxe lands with an overhand left.
Ozbourne clobbers Bloodaxe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ozbourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Ozbourne throws a body kick that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloodaxe.
Ozbourne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Ozbourne.
Bloodaxe tries to move into range but Ozbourne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Ozbourne avoids it.
Ozbourne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodaxe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozbourne missing with a left hand there. Bloodaxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozbourne throws a lazy head kick
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ozbourne throws out a loose jab but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ozbourne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bloodaxe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ozbourne misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick which misses Ozbourne's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozbourne tries to avoid it.
Ozbourne avoids the body shot from Bloodaxe.
Ozbourne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bloodaxe scores with a nice strike.
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozbourne is just out of range.
Ozbourne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ozbourne can do to turn this around?
Ozbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozbourne.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Ozbourne blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ozbourne's head backwards.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloodaxe checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Bloodaxe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozbourne.
Bloodaxe tests Ozbourne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ozbourne might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bloodaxe has got the better of the exchanges.
Ozbourne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozbourne cracks Bloodaxe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozbourne.
Bloodaxe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe lands with a cross.
Ozbourne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bloodaxe at a distance.
Ozbourne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice body shot.
Ozbourne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bloodaxe clobbers Ozbourne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bloodaxe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziggy Ozbourne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ozbourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloodaxe can pounce on him.
Ozbourne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozbourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodaxe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Ozbourne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the head.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot
and Bloodaxe counters with a good low kick that Ozbourne was not able to check.
Ozbourne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozbourne misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Ozbourne misses
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodaxe punishes Ozbourne's body with a nice straight punch.
Bloodaxe is looking to chop away at Ozbourne's legs.
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozbourne looks to land a left hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range nicely.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
Ozbourne loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
Ozbourne plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bloodaxe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ozbourne!
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot.
Ozbourne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Ozbourne.
Bloodaxe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bloodaxe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Bloodaxe moves out of range easily.
Ozbourne checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Ozbourne misses with a hook
and Bloodaxe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Ozbourne off balance momentarily.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozbourne has time to react.
Bloodaxe looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozbourne is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ozbourne's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bloodaxe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bloodaxe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodaxe with the inside leg kick.
Ozbourne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bloodaxe avoids the head kick by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloodaxe.
Ozbourne missing with a left hand there. Bloodaxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloodaxe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Bloodaxe does it's job there.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bloodaxe counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bloodaxe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodaxe sizes up Ozbourne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ozbourne misses with a double jab.
Ozbourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodaxe avoids the head kick by Ozbourne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the body kick.
Ozbourne throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloodaxe.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ozbourne's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozbourne checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ozbourne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Ozbourne throws out a loose jab but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bloodaxe.
A head kick by Ozbourne misses
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe moves out of range as Ozbourne strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot.
Bloodaxe lands with a hook. Ozbourne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bloodaxe lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodaxe.
Nice uppercut lands for Bloodaxe. That snapped Ozbourne's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bloodaxe. That's going to slow Ozbourne down.
Bloodaxe staying out of range there.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ozbourne scores with a three punch combo!
A nice leg kick from Bloodaxe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloodaxe cracks Ozbourne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozbourne. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Ozbourne manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bloodaxe.
Ozbourne walks into a stiff left hand from Bloodaxe.
Ozbourne throws a push kick but Bloodaxe slaps the foot to one side.
Bloodaxe with a jab.
Ozbourne tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozbourne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozbourne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice body shot.
Ozbourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bloodaxe with a jab.
Ziggy Ozbourne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands with a good body shot.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to the head.
Bloodaxe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozbourne misses the body punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Ozbourne throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Ozbourne misses.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Ozbourne off balance momentarily.
Ozbourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloodaxe can pounce on him.
Bloodaxe scores with a body shot.
Ozbourne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozbourne drops his hands momentarily and Bloodaxe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ozbourne misses with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Ozbourne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bloodaxe moves out of range as Ozbourne throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe jabs Ozbourne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but Ozbourne checks it.
Ozbourne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ozbourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bloodaxe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozbourne at a distance.
Jab from Bloodaxe.
Donk. Bloodaxe catches Ozbourne right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Bloodaxe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ozbourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bloodaxe scores with the left hand. Ozbourne knows he should have avoided that one.
Ozbourne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozbourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozbourne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe connects with an inside leg kick.
Ozbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozbourne throws a head kick that misses
and Ozbourne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloodaxe tests Ozbourne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozbourne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ozbourne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bloodaxe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ozbourne throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Ozbourne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ozbourne on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Bloodaxe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bloodaxe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Bloodaxe 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zayden Ahmad (ranked 836 p4p, 1307 weight class) and Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 86 p4p, 134 weight class). Medeiros comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sidequest - Chime kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zayden Ahmad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros misses with a left hand
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahmad clinches with his opponent.
Ahmad lands with a left to the head.
Medeiros working hard to break the clinch.
Medeiros throws a head punch that misses.
Medeiros blocking some punches.
Ahmad tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ahmad working aggressively here.
Ahmad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Medeiros blocking some punches.
Ahmad throws a head punch that misses.
Ahmad misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Medeiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahmad.
Medeiros lands a nice shot to the body.
Medeiros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Medeiros has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ahmad cracks Medeiros with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahmad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahmad misses with an uppercut.
Ahmad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahmad scores with a nice right hand.
Ahmad leaves Medeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Medeiros scores with a jab to the body.
Ahmad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medeiros sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Medeiros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Medeiros.
Medeiros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ahmad slips under a jab from Medeiros.
Medeiros defending well as Ahmad loads up on a big left hand.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Medeiros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ahmad tries to buck Medeiros off but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Ahmad is working from the bottom.
Ahmad wants to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros tries to move to full mount but Ahmad actually manages to regain half guard.
Medeiros is stalling here. Ahmad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Medeiros seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahmad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Medeiros can't do much from the bottom here.
Medeiros is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros wants to get back to his feet.
Medeiros gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Medeiros has a hand on Ahmad's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahmad takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying desperately to improve position.
Medeiros is still trying to improve position.
Medeiros tries to hold on but Ahmad postures up.
Medeiros is trying to reverse the position but instead Ahmad has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zayden Ahmad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ahmad stuffs the takedown.
Ahmad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahmad at a distance.
Medeiros misses with a takedown
and Ahmad counters with a good, hard body kick but Medeiros shrugs it off.
Medeiros misses with a jab to the body
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Medeiros throws a sloppy body shot
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Medeiros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahmad momentarily.
Nice shot by Medeiros.
Ahmad throws a hook but Medeiros blocks it.
Ahmad stuns Medeiros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmad slips under a jab.
Medeiros throws a right hand that misses
and Ahmad counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Medeiros is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Ahmad misses with a looping right.
Medeiros misses with a shot to the body
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Ahmad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Medeiros darts in looking for a takedown but Ahmad gets double underhooks and turns Medeiros into the cage.
Zayden Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahmad misses the target.
Medeiros lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahmad's head.
Nice body kick from Ahmad.
Ahmad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Medeiross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Medeiros scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahmad is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Medeiros taking a break here but Ahmad is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Medeiros is thwarting Ahmad's attempts to control the position.
Ahmad gets back to full guard.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahmad is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Ahmad pulls Medeiros in close to prevent any damage.
Medeiros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Ahmad keeps moving.
Ahmad pulls Medeiros in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ahmad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Medeiros shoots in for a double leg but Ahmad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Medeiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zayden Ahmad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahmad thows a body kick. Medeiros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Medeiros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Medeiros misses with a hook to the body
and Medeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahmad misses with a looping right.
Ahmad delivers a nice body kick.
Zayden Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahmad tests Medeiros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zayden Ahmad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Medeiros takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahmad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Medeiros moves out of range as Ahmad strikes.
Medeiros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahmad scores with a nice body kick.
Medeiros misses with a jab to the body
and Ahmad counters with a nice body kick.
Ahmad thuds his shin into the meat of Medeiros's side.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Ahmad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahmad misses its target.
Medeiros has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ahmad.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Ahmad.
Medeiros dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahmad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Medeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad cracks Medeiros with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Medeiros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Medeiros is rocked!
A cross from Ahmad lands.
Medeiros is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahmad finish him?
Ahmad cracks Medeiros with an uppercut from hell and Medeiros crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ahmad's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Medeiros working a defensive guard here.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Medeiros seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Medeiros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Medeiros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahmad avoids it really well and circles away.
Zayden Ahmad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ahmad.
Medeiros drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ahmad keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Ahmad is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad is trying to keep Medeiros in close.
Medeiros throwing strikes but missing.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Ahmad is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aljosa Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medeiros throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a good, hard body kick but Medeiros shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zayden Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahmad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zayden Ahmad!
Zayden Ahmad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Beneke (ranked 205 p4p, 1683 weight class) and Lew Alcindor (ranked 33 p4p, 190 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mark Beneke has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Beneke seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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9 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Beneke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lew Alcindor!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcindor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke stuffs the takedown attempt from Alcindor. Alcindor gets slowly back to his feet.
Alcindor shoots for a takedown but Beneke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beneke connects with a looping right hand.
Beneke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcindor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Alcindor is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alcindor is defended easily by Beneke.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Alcindor.
Beneke lunges at Alcindor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alcindor's hand.
Beneke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcindor slips a straight right by Beneke.
Alcindor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
Beneke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneke tries to sprawl but Alcindor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alcindor throws a strike but Beneke avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alcindor is stalling in the full guard.
Beneke pushes Alcindor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Beneke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beneke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Alcindor closes the distance and clinches up with Beneke, looking for a takedown. Alcindor pushes Beneke against the cage but Beneke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alcindor.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Alcindor didn't see that one coming.
Alcindor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alcindor dives in and scores a takedown into Beneke's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor cracks Beneke with a solid left hand.
Alcindor wants to control from the top but Beneke keeps moving.
Alcindor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beneke has control of Alcindor's left arm, preventing Alcindor from doing any damage.
Alcindor tries to free his leg and advance position but Beneke is retaining full guard.
Alcindor stops Beneke from standing up.
Beneke kicks Alcindor off and gets to his feet.
Alcindor takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beneke misses with a hook. Alcindor ducked under it nicely.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beneke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Alcindor's head back.
Beneke stuffs the takedown.
Alcindor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beneke misses with a hook. Alcindor ducked under it nicely.
Beneke fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alcindor sprawls well initially but Beneke persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beneke in particular looking to stall.
Alcindor is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beneke tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Beneke stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Alcindor slips under a jab.
Beneke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alcindor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alcindor throws a strike but Beneke rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beneke stopping the sweep attempt from Alcindor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beneke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beneke throws a sloppy head kick and Alcindor moves out of range easily.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alcindor momentarily.
Beneke lands a two punch combo.
Beneke cracks Alcindor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beneke 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.
Mark Beneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcindor shoots in and drives through. Beneke sprawls well.
Alcindor shoots for a takedown but Beneke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beneke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke lands an overhand right.
Beneke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alcindor's head.
Lew Alcindor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Beneke - just one landing.
Alcindor shoots in and drives through. Beneke sprawls well.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Alcindor.
Alcindor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alcindor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alcindor is defended easily by Beneke.
Donk. Beneke catches Alcindor right on the button with a cross.
Beneke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
Alcindor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alcindor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beneke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beneke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beneke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beneke cracks Alcindor with an open hand slap.
Alcindor shoots for a double leg takedown but Beneke sprawls well. He's pushed Alcindor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beneke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke scores with a jab. Alcindor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor walks into a left hand.
Alcindor is rocked!
Beneke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alcindor is still on wobbly legs! Can Beneke finish him?
Alcindor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beneke connects with a jab.
Beneke scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Alcindor.
Alcindor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alcindor prevents Beneke from standing back up.
Alcindor seems to have recovered his senses.
Alcindor is looking to stall here but Beneke recovers full guard.
Alcindor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom.
Beneke wants to stand but Alcindor is controlling the position.
Beneke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Beneke works over Alcindor's head and body with a nice combination.
Alcindor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Alcindor has a takedown stuffed.
Alcindor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beneke circles away.
Alcindor fails to land the takedown.
Alcindor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beneke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alcindor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beneke tests Alcindor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beneke scores with the left hand. Alcindor knows he should have avoided that one.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alcindor can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beneke scores with a jab.
Alcindor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alcindor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Donk. Beneke catches Alcindor right on the button with a cross.
Alcindor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alcindor shoots in and bounces Beneke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Alcindor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alcindor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beneke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcindor is looking to pass into half guard but Beneke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Beneke is in guard.
Alcindor trying to control the position.
Beneke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alcindor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beneke escapes and throws Alcindor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Beneke decides to stand back up. Beneke steps back and let's Alcindor get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcindor goes for a double leg but Beneke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beneke continues to drive forward.
Alcindor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beneke is fending him off so far but Alcindor persists. Nope, Beneke circles away and we're back to standing.
Beneke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alcindor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alcindor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1-2. Beneke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alcindor.
Beneke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Alcindor.
Alcindor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alcindor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke lands with a straight right. Alcindor didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Beneke finds it's way through Alcindor's defenses.
Beneke scores with a jab.
Alcindor needs to keep his hands up - Beneke had a free shot at his head there.
Beneke dips to his left and cracks Alcindor with an uppercut!
Beneke scores with a nice head shot.
Beneke drops Alcindor with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Alcindor! Beneke dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Beneke!
After the fight, Mark Beneke was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Brien (ranked 449 p4p, 906 weight class) and Richie Alaska (ranked 62 p4p, 108 weight class). O Brien's entrance music is Pantera - The Great Southern Trendkill. A fine choice. Alaska is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Long December - Counting Crows. Richie Alaska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaska throws a poor cross that misses
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Alaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and O Brien counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Alaska! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Seamus O Brien!
In his post fight interview, Seamus O Brien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Hoon Chai (ranked 486 p4p, 743 weight class) and Maciej Galecki (ranked 43 p4p, 67 weight class). Maciej Galecki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeong Hoon Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maciej Galecki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Galecki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chai sizes up Galecki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Galecki tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
Galecki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chai.
Galecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Galecki tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
As Galecki looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Galecki just gets out of the way.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Galecki in his tracks.
Galecki moves to clinch but Chai breaks away
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Chai scores with a body shot.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galecki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Galecki tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Chai lands a front kick.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galecki clinches up against the cage.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
Galecki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galecki closes the distance but Chai moves to the side
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Galecki moves into the clinch.
Galecki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galecki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galecki tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galecki on the side of the head.
A jab from Chai finds it's way through Galecki's defenses.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Galecki is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Chai takes a swing at Galecki's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a right and a left that Galecki avoids nicely.
Galecki rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galecki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chai after a bit of a struggle.
Jeong Hoon Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Galecki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galecki lands a takedown into guard.
Galecki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galecki trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Galecki stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Galecki trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Galecki looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galecki working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galecki is looking to improve his position.
Galecki actively working from the bottom here.
Galecki wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount.
Galecki tries to reverse the position but Chai maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai avoids the attempt from Galecki to control.
Chai content just to control the position here.
Galecki is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galecki wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai controlling the position easily from mount.
Galecki is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galecki clinches up against the cage.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galecki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Galecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galecki tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Galecki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Galecki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Galecki is just out of range.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Galecki's front leg but catches the back leg as Galecki tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
Chai is looking to wear down Galecki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Galecki avoids the head kick by Chai.
Chai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galecki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chai, pushing him back against the cage.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galecki walks into a left hand.
Chai throws a hook but Galecki avoids it easily.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galecki can do to turn this around?
Chai feints and then cracks Galecki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galecki down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Galecki is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Galecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galecki moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Galecki avoids the body shot from Chai.
Maciej Galecki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Galecki moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Galecki.
Galecki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Galecki saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Chai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galecki doesn't seem phased though.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chai lands an overhand right.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai lands a head shot.
Chai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Galecki is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Jeong Hoon Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki instigates a clinch.
Galecki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galecki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Galecki drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Jeong Hoon Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Galecki goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jeong Hoon Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Galecki.
Chai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Galecki moves out of range as Chai strikes.
A jab lands there for Chai.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galecki wants to clinch.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Galecki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Galecki is looking to clinch.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galecki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galecki with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.
Galecki walks into a jab.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galecki.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galecki on the side of the head.
Galecki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Galecki tries to clinch up.
Chai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Galecki's head backwards.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Galecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Galecki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galecki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galecki is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chai breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maciej Galecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai misses with a hook. Galecki ducked under it nicely.
Galecki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galecki takes the fight into the clinch.
Galecki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Galecki can't get the takedown.
Galecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Galecki backwards.
Galecki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jeong Hoon Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Galecki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Galecki is looking for a takedown.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Galecki down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Galecki clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Galecki goes for a takedown attempt but Chai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Galecki is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Chai lands a body shot.
Galecki instigates a clinch.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Galecki.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
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!
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Galecki controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galecki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Chai.
Chai lands with a light punch inside.
Galecki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right from Chai.
Chai is working Galecki over against the cage.
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Chai lands with a hook. Galecki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Galecki.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a head shot.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Galecki.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Galecki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Galecki tries to clinch up
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Galecki wants to clinch but Chai slips to the side
and Chai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Galecki's head.
Galecki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galecki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Galecki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chai finds it's way round the side to connect with Galecki's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galecki.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands a head shot.
Chai with a jab.
Chai punishes Galecki's body with a nice straight punch.
Galecki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galecki tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Chai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Galecki on the side of the head.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galecki.
Galecki moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Galecki misses.
Galecki takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Jeong Hoon Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Galecki wants to clinch but Chai slips to the side
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galecki has Chai up against the cage in a clinch.
Galecki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galecki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeong Hoon Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeong Hoon Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeong Hoon Chai 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles O Brien (ranked 321 p4p, 881 weight class) and Menes Kai (ranked 34 p4p, 94 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O Brien might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sweet Leaf. Kai has chosen The Astronaut - Jin as his entrance music. Menes Kai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Menes Kai!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai misses with the combination.
O Brien half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kai jabs O Brien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a nice body shot.
Kai misses with the combination.
Kai lands a slapping body shot.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kai lands with a shot to the body.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
Kai looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and O Brien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Brien misses with a hook to the body
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Brien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Brien takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kai digs a good hook to O Brien's body.
O Brien lands a head shot.
O Brien lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Kai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kai lands a jab.
O Brien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kai swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
Kai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Kai misses with a wild combination.
Kai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kai throws a lazy uppercut
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
O Brien ducks right into an uppercut from Kai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Kai.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Brien rather than just go for the knockout.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before O Brien throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kai's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! O Brien lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eja Igwe (ranked 799 p4p, 305 weight class) and Johnny Albatross (ranked 68 p4p, 26 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eja Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albatross darts in and clinches Igwe up against the cage.
Albatross throws a head punch that misses.
Albatross tries to work over Igwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Igwe trying to stall but Albatross improves his position.
Albatross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albatross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albatross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Igwe controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Igwe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Albatross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe stalling the fight.
Albatross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Albatross's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Albatross. That's going to slow Igwe down.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe misses with a right hand
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Igwe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A swing and a miss from Igwe.
Albatross with a nice cross.
Albatross thumps Igwe with a low kick.
Igwe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Igwe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albatross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Igwe blocks the body kick.
Albatross clobbers Igwe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross lands the left hand.
Albatross rushes Igwe and presses him up against the cage.
Albatross presses Igwe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Albatross misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross misses with a punch to the body.
Igwe blocks a body shot from Albatross.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Albatross gets through Igwe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Igwe avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Albatross scores with a shoulder strike.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Albatross.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross working aggressively here.
Albatross has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Igwe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Albatross can turn it around.
Albatross scores with a shoulder strike.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Igwe controls the action.
Igwe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Albatross - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross tries to work over Igwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Igwe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Albatross backwards.
Albatross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albatross tries to work over Igwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Albatross scores with a shot to the side of Igwe's head.
Albatross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Igwe avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Albatross lands a body punch in the clinch.
Albatross tries to work over Igwe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Albatross.
Igwe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albatross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Albatross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albatross tries a body shot but Igwe blocks it.
Igwe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Igwe tries to circle away but Albatross has him pinned against the cage.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
Albatross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Albatross slams his shin into Igwe's torso.
Albatross scores with a body shot.
Albatross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Igwe's hands.
Igwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Albatross finds it's way through Igwe's defenses.
Albatross scores with a nice right hand.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good exchange - Igwe coming out on top.
Albatross digs a good hook to Igwe's body.
Igwe misses with a head kick.
Albatross scores with a hook to the body. Igwe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Albatross goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Albatross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Igwe on the side of the head.
Albatross lands a nice looking kick to the body. Igwe takes a step back to recover.
Albatross works Igwe's body with a nice hook.
Igwe misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Albatross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnny Albatross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albatross punishes Igwe's body with a nice straight punch.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Igwe's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Igwe throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albatross.
Albatross bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Igwe looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross lands a jab to Igwe's midsection.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albatross scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Igwe doesn't seem bothered though.
Albatross cracks a nice hook into Igwe's ribs.
Albatross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Igwe, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
A short right from Albatross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Albatross.
Igwe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Albatross has him pressed against the cage.
Albatross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Albatross misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Albatross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albatross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Albatross breaks the clinch.
Albatross scores with a body shot.
Igwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albatross.
Albatross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Igwe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid body kick from Albatross.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Albatross rushes Igwe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnny Albatross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Albatross digs a right hand into Igwe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Igwe's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross tries to throw a body punch but Igwe avoids it by throwing Albatross back against the cage.
Albatross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Igwe looking to slow down the pace here.
Albatross works on Igwe's body with a couple of short punches.
Albatross manages to break the clinch.
Albatross scores with a jab. Igwe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Albatross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Igwe. That did some damage!
Albatross cracks Igwe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Albatross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Igwe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Igwe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Igwe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Albatross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albatross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Igwe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Albatross steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Albatross lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Igwe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Albatross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Igwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a low kick, right behind Igwe 's knee.
Albatross tests Igwe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Albatross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igwe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
 Igwe is rocked!
Albatross gets a clinch.
Oh Igwe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Albatross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Albatross misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Albatross blocks a jab.
Eja Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igwe seems to have got his legs back now.
Igwe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Albatross lands a nice shot to the body.
Albatross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igwe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Igwe moves forwards but Albatross connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albatross! But no joy.
Igwe swats away the attempt to clinch by Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws out a powerful jab.
Igwe throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross forces Igwe back against the cage and clinches.
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albatross moves into the clinch successfully.
Albatross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Albatross lands a nice uppercut.
Albatross scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Albatross fails to land.
Albatross tries a body shot but Igwe blocks it.
Albatross lands a body shot in the clinch.
Albatross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albatross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Albatross can't find room to land a body shot as Igwe controls the action.
Albatross dips a shoulder and cracks Igwe with a mighty uppercut! Igwe falls back against the cage and Albatross unloads with a barrage of strikes! Igwe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Albatross screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
A relieved looking Johnny Albatross thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit (ranked 21 p4p, 101 weight class) and Randy Wieland (ranked 4 p4p, 22 weight class). Wieland has chosen Ran-D - Zombie as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Wieland!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Wieland pushes him off.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
so Wieland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wieland throws a big elbow that misses.
Wieland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wieland with a nice head shot there.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wieland.
Wieland trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wieland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wieland is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Wieland trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Wieland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wieland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wieland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Wieland is controlling him.
Wieland throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wieland landing some decent shots from guard.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wieland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wieland is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wieland works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wieland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wieland trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Wieland throws a big right hand that misses.
Wieland postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Wieland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wieland working some strikes from top position.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Wieland postures up.
Wieland looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wieland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sitsongrit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wieland in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Wieland trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Wieland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wieland misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Wieland throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Wieland is working Sitsongrit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wieland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wieland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Wieland cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand but Sitsongrit just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Wieland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wieland slips under a jab.
Wieland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Wieland counters with a stiff right hand.
Wieland jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Wieland has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sitsongrit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wieland takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Wieland throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Wieland blocks it.
Wieland feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Wieland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Wieland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wieland checks a leg kick.
Wieland feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Wieland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieland with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Wieland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wieland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wieland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Wieland blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Wieland slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wieland! But no joy.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wieland.
Sitsongrit motions for Wieland to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Wieland is out of range.
Wieland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit cracks Wieland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wieland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Wieland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wieland misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Wieland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Wieland scores with a nice head shot.
Wieland looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wieland throws out the jab.
Wieland lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Wieland throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Wieland feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Wieland.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Wieland throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Wieland throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Wieland throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wieland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wieland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Wieland avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wieland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wieland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Wieland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
enabling Wieland to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Wieland had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Wieland.
It seemed like Wieland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wieland avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Wieland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Wieland finds it's target.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Wieland misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Wieland's knee but Wieland avoids it well.
Wieland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Wieland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wieland trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit has Wieland pulled in close to control his posture.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Wieland is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wieland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wieland throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Wieland is controlling the position.
Wieland trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wieland moves away.
Wieland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wieland lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Wieland throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Wieland seems unphased.
Wieland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wieland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wieland.
Wieland stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Wieland wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Wieland stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Wieland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wieland counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Wieland is just out of range.
Wieland feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wieland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Wieland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Wieland down.
Wieland slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Wieland moved away.
Wieland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Wieland's ribcage but misses.
Wieland staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
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!
Wieland scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wieland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wieland stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Wieland keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Randy Wieland just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wieland scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieland.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wieland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wieland throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wieland's head backwards.
Wieland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Wieland down.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Wieland.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Wieland moves out of range.
Wieland moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Wieland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wieland misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Wieland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wieland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Wieland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieland.
Wieland feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Wieland. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Wieland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wieland digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Wieland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Wieland moved out of range.
Wieland staying out of range there.
Wieland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Wieland down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Wieland moves out of range.
Wieland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Wieland throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Wieland blocks it.
Wieland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wieland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Wieland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Wieland dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Wieland's head and hops out.
Wieland moves out of range of the strikes.
Wieland scores with a body shot.
Wieland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Wieland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit jabs at Wieland's body.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Wieland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wieland moves out of range of the strikes.
Wieland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Wieland.
Wieland keeps the fight on the outside.
Wieland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Wieland.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Wieland ducked under it nicely.
And Wieland tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wieland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wieland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wieland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Wieland is now in Sitsongrit's guard.
Wieland landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Wieland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
And Wieland tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wieland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Wieland checks a leg kick.
Wieland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wieland jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wieland lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wieland under the eye.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wieland is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Wieland staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Wieland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wieland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wieland manages to avoid it.
Wieland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wieland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wieland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Wieland counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Wieland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wieland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wieland looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Wieland is out of range.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wieland.
Wieland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Wieland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wieland feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Wieland counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Wieland ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wieland throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wieland throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Wieland throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Wieland's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Wieland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wieland cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wieland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Wieland counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Wieland to acknowledge the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Wieland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 119 p4p, 296 weight class) and Aleksandr Pushkin (ranked 15 p4p, 34 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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12 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pushkin with a poor takedown
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chai won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pushkin wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Pushkin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chai to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pushkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pushkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pushkin.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Pushkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Pushkin eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pushkin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chai's thigh. Chai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai looking to control.
Chai wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is trying to keep Pushkin in close.
Pushkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Pushkin advances position into side control!
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Pushkin takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chai is in trouble now - Pushkin has advanced to mount!
Pushkin controlling from mount.
Pushkin working Chai over with strikes here.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pushkin is stalling here but it's allowed Chai to get half guard.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that round.
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.
Chai thuds his right hand into Pushkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pushkin gets the takedown into side control.
Chai tries to buck Pushkin off but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg.
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pushkin is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pushkin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pushkin is looking for a kimura here.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
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.
Pushkin works his way into full mount!
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Pushkin seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Pushkin has his back!
Chai showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chai has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Aleksandr Pushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pushkin.
Pushkin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Pushkin connects with a big shot to the side of Chai's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pushkin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pushkin wants to control but Chai manages to buck him off and is now in Pushkin's guard! Nice work there by Chai!
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai won't allow Pushkin to sweep him here.
Pushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Pushkin has wrist control.
Chai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chai pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Chai.
Chai misses with a head shot. Pushkin uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pushkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Pushkin on that attempt.
Aleksandr Pushkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Pushkin feints the counter takedown.
Pushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pushkin dives in and scores a takedown into Chai's guard.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pushkin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai postures up in Pushkin's guard and throws a big left but Pushkin blocks it.
Pushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin 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.
Pushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pushkin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pushkin controlling from the top position.
Pushkin advances to half guard.
Chai is trying to control but Pushkin manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Pushkin content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin fails to move to back control.
Pushkin lands a couple of good shots and Chai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pushkin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chai doesn't escape.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pushkin.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pushkin's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Pushkin looking to control.
Pushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai lands a couple of elbows.
Pushkin looking to control.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Presley Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pushkin 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Pushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pushkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mabahong Tae (ranked 25 p4p, 28 weight class) and Jonas Karlsson (ranked 3 p4p, 4 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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15 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabahong Tae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonas Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson throws the left hand but Tae avoids the punch easily.
Tae misses with an uppercut. Karlsson saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karlsson! But no joy.
Tae takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tae ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Tae avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson lands a head kick!
Karlsson avoids the head kick by Tae.
Good standup being displayed there by Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Karlsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tae is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Karlsson slips a jab and a cross from Tae.
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson lands with a right hand.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some bone on bone action there as Karlsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karlsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Karlsson.
Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tae throws a sloppy body shot
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Karlsson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tae had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tae takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jonas Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tae has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tae cracks Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
 It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tae digs a good hook to Karlsson's body.
Karlsson throws a leg kick that misses.
Tae throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Karlsson connects with a right hand. Tae shakes it off.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
Tae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karlsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karlsson loads up on a big right hand but Tae slips the punch.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick and Tae moves out of range easily.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tae.
Tae on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Karlsson there.
Tae avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
It looked like Tae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karlsson throws a jab when Tae was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tae takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Tae throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Tae takes one on the button.
Karlsson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tae to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Tae. That snapped Karlsson's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Tae throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Tae 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karlsson thuds his shin into the meat of Tae's side.
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!
Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tae off the cage and back into range.
Tae throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson works the jab nicely.
Tae misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
Tae defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Karlsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karlsson.
Tae connects with a crisp jab.
Karlsson drops his hands momentarily and Tae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Jonas Karlsson's cut even more.
Tae misses with a straight left.
Tae fails to land with a series of punches.
Karlsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tae.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karlsson.
Tae swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Karlsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tae is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped Tae's head back.
Karlsson misses with a combination
and Tae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karlsson throws the left hand but Tae avoids the punch easily.
Karlsson throws a big shot that misses.
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Tae's shoulder, as Tae tries to avoid the shot.
Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Tae ducks down to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karlsson. Tae shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tae might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tae misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Tae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karlsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karlsson walks into a straight right hand from Tae.
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!
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Tae ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tae keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karlsson.
Tae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Tae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tae throws a head kick that misses
and Tae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tae throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tae takes one on the button.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tae to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson throws a leg kick but Tae sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tae misses with a hook. Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Karlsson finds it's target.
Tae's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karlsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tae scrambles back to his feet.
Karlsson misses with a combination
and Tae counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Jonas Karlsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick there by Karlsson.
Tae looks to land a right hand but Karlsson moved out of range.
Karlsson scores with a shot to the body.
Jonas Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Tae moves away and avoids it.
Tae takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson scores with a hook.
Tae tried to score with a low kick but Karlsson checks it.
Tae defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
Tae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Tae's ribs.
Tae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson lands a jab to Tae's midsection.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Tae ducked under it nicely.
Tae scores with a body shot.
Tae throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Tae checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tae connects with a body shot that sends Karlsson's belly button to the back.
Karlsson connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a jab when Tae was well out of range.
Tae is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tae connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Karlsson is predictable there
and Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonas Karlsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Karlsson moves out of range as Tae throws a body kick.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
Tae tries to land a leg kick but Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Karlsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Tae in the body.
Karlsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karlsson misses the jab.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Tae ducks down to avoid it.
Tae moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
Tae ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Tae blocks the low kick.
Tae was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tae throws a hook but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson scores with a leg kick.
Tae takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tae misses with a shot to the body
and Karlsson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae misses with a head kick.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Tae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karlsson scores with a head kick. Tae tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tae lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Karlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tae in his tracks.
Tae throws the kick towards the body but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tae will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tae misses with a head kick.
Tae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tae has time to react.
Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Karlsson lands an overhand right.
Karlsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tae's head.
A big left from Tae misses.
Tae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tae takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karlsson.
Tae scores with a hook.
Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Tae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Tae ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tae.
A counter left hand to the body from Tae misses its target.
Tae takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tae ducks right into an uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Tae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tae works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tae counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jonas Karlsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Karlsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Tae.
Tae throws a lazy right hand but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tae throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karlsson counters with a straight right hand.
Tae misses with a looping left.
Tae throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tae has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tae's head.
Karlsson lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tae slips under a jab from Karlsson.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Tae slips a jab from Karlsson.
Tae tries to bum rush Karlsson with a series of wild strikes but Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson throws a series of punches but Tae moves out of range.
Karlsson staying out of range there.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Tae is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Karlsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Karlsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tae.
Tae takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
An inside leg kick from Karlsson misses.
Tae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karlsson cracks Tae with a good jab.
Tae throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson thuds his right hand into Tae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Tae off balance momentarily.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tae should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Karlsson.
Tae lands with a right hand.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Tae ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tae crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Karlsson - the referee stops the clock and Tae gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Karlsson. Tae manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tae goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jonas Karlsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mabahong Tae!
Mabahong Tae retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Mabahong Tae started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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