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C415: Tae vs Pushkin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1094 p4p, 731 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 127 p4p, 85 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thompson's choice of entrance music: Redneck Summer - Ben Hudson. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey lands a jab to the nose.
Thompson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Anstey thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anstey 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.
Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anstey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Thompson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anstey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thompson in side control, throwing shots but Anstey defends.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anstey is avoiding damage well.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anstey!
Thompson prevents Anstey from getting the reversal.
Thompson looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thompson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Thompson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Anstey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson working the ground and pound effectively.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anstey because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Anstey is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to control but Anstey wriggling away.
Anstey is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Thompson throws a sloppy strike and Anstey uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Anstey has ended up in Thompson's guard.
Thompson is trying to keep Anstey in close.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thompson holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Thompson seems keen to control Anstey's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anstey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
Donk. Anstey catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thompson working the ground and pound but Anstey is defending the strikes.
Thompson wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Anstey regains half guard.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Anstey is working away.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson looks to land a strike but Anstey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anstey's head.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Anstey misses its target.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Anstey throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anstey misses with a looping right.
Anstey connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
A combination from Anstey does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Bunny Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anstey lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Anstey. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Anstey throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anstey with a body shot.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Anstey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thompson tries for a takedown but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anstey throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throws a body kick that misses.
Anstey misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anstey!
Thompson takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Anstey is looking to counter punch.
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thompson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anstey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anstey has escaped and now he's on top!
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Anstey postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anstey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Scott Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey slips under a jab from Thompson.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anstey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anstey swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
Scott Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Thompson.
I've got Thompson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Thompson!
A victorious Scott Thompson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Bird (ranked 478 p4p, 381 weight class) and Mark Beneke (ranked 62 p4p, 51 weight class). Bird comes to the cage accompanied by Dragula - Rob Zombie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Beneke!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beneke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bird walks into a jab.
Bird throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beneke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bird throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Beneke thumps Bird with a low kick.
Bird checks a leg kick.
Beneke 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.
Bird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beneke.
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bird moves away.
Bird throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
Beneke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bird has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bird. No joy for Beneke on that attempt.
Bird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bird counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bird has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bird there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bird.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird looks to land a right hand but Beneke moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Beneke.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Bird lands a left and a right that send Beneke crashing to the mat, dazed. Bird thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Beneke is rocked!
Beneke connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
The fighters circling - Bird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beneke.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bird plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bird moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Beneke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Bird punishes Beneke's body with a nice straight punch.
Tim Bird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Beneke misses.
Bird is looking to counter the offense by Beneke and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bird chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beneke can pounce on him.
Beneke dives in and grabs Bird's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bird pushes down on Beneke's head and hops out.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke works Bird's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Beneke.
Bird moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beneke scrambles back to his feet.
Bird misses the jab.
A jab from Beneke misses.
Bird takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beneke moves into the clinch successfully.
Beneke is trying to force a seperation but Bird has the dominant position.
Beneke managing to block the knees to the body from Bird.
Bird tries to work over Beneke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beneke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bird changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke throws out a loose jab but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beneke lands with a cross.
Bird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bird moves forwards but Beneke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Bird.
Beneke shoots in and drives through. Bird sprawls well.
Tim Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Beneke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beneke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bird had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Beneke is out of range.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke scores with a jab to the body.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke misses with a low kick.
Beneke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke throws a sloppy head kick and Bird moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneke drives through and clinches with Bird against the cage.
Beneke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beneke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beneke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bird defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Bird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Beneke is just out of range.
Bird does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Beneke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bird lands an overhand right.
Bird works Beneke's body with a nice hook.
Bird scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beneke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bird to score with a decent uppercut.
Beneke slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bird takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beneke throws a head kick but Bird moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Beneke.
Beneke clobbers Bird with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Bird will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bird throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Bird misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bird momentarily.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke misses with a low kick.
Beneke misses with a double jab.
Tim Bird is winning the standup battle so far.
Bird's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneke under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Bird misses the target.
Beneke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Bird connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beneke. Beneke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Beneke.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Bird misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Beneke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Bird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird misses with a straight left.
Bird looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Beneke avoids the body shot from Bird.
Bird misses with a double jab.
Beneke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bird on his heels. He'll look to pass Bird's guard now, I'm sure.
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.
Beneke wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bird has control of Beneke's left arm, preventing Beneke from doing any damage.
Bird wants to sweep here but Beneke controlling him for the moment.
Bird wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
Bird pulls Beneke in close to prevent any damage.
Beneke wants to stand but Bird has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Beneke lands a head shot.
Bird throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Bird misses with a hook.
A jab from Beneke does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Bird.
Beneke lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke moves forwards but Bird connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bird throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beneke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bird.
Bird dodges the punch combination from Beneke.
Bird throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Bird misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Bird takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beneke.
Bird darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bird is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beneke throws a leg kick that misses.
Beneke misses with a double jab
and Bird counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bird with a hook.
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Bird finish him?
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Beneke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bird.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beneke moves away.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beneke lands with a good body shot.
Beneke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beneke lands with a right hand.
Beneke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Bird avoids them all with ease.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke 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!
Beneke defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Bird misses.
Beneke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bird moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Bird counter with a right hand.
Bird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beneke.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bird on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beneke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bird.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Bird.
Beneke tests Bird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke wants to land a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bird looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beneke duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird blocks a head kick by Beneke.
Beneke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Bird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beneke looks to score with a jab to the body but Bird is just out of range.
Bird throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Bird misses with a looping left.
Donk. Beneke catches Bird right on the button with a cross.
Beneke tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird lands a nice looking body shot.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bird throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bird moves out of range as Beneke strikes.
Beneke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bird.
Bird digs a good body shot into Beneke's ribs.
Beneke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bird with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beneke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bird throws a series of punches but Beneke avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beneke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bird tries to move into range but Beneke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bird lands with a shot to the body.
Beneke shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird checks a leg kick nicely.
Bird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Beneke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke lands a head shot.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bird misses the target.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bird works the jab nicely.
Beneke walks into a stiff left hand from Bird.
Beneke feints and then cracks Bird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bird down.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird takes a swing at Beneke's ribcage but misses.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Bird throws a jab but it's blocked by Beneke.
It seemed like Beneke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bird but Bird pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Bird tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Beneke manages to circle out of the way.
A combination from Beneke does no damage.
Bird misses with a hook
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
Bird misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneke throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
A cross from Beneke lands.
Bird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Bird.
Beneke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bird throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Bird connects with a body shot that sends Beneke's belly button to the back.
A jab from Bird misses.
Beneke misses the jab.
Bird misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Bird misses the target.
Beneke tries to move into range but Bird moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beneke ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
A big right from Bird misses.
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 Tim Bird.
I think Bird has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Bird!
A relieved looking Tim Bird 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lian Belmiro (ranked 394 p4p, 665 weight class) and Zayden Ahmad (ranked 45 p4p, 71 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lian Belmiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zayden Ahmad!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmiro scores with a body shot.
Ahmad avoids the body shot from Belmiro.
Nice defenses there by Belmiro.
Belmiro misses with a left hand
and Ahmad counters with a stiff right hand.
Belmiro throws a jab when Ahmad was well out of range.
Ahmad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahmad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahmad connects with a single shot there.
Belmiro scores with a takedown into Ahmad's guard.
Belmiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belmiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ahmad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ahmad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ahmad!
Belmiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad controlling the position from side mount.
Belmiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Belmiro manages to get back to half guard.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep. Ahmad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmiro is working hard here to advance position.
Belmiro is refusing to be controlled, as Ahmad sits in half guard.
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.
Belmiro tries to get to full guard but Ahmad has control of the leg.
Ahmad keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Belmiro looking for submissions off his back.
Belmiro gets back to full guard.
Belmiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belmiro is on top in guard.
Ahmad seems keen to control Belmiro's posture.
Belmiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahmad keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro is fighting to break Ahmad's control of his arms but Ahmad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Belmiro throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahmad keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belmiro blocks a jab.
Ahmad misses with a hook
letting Belmiro counter with a right hand.
Belmiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ahmad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ahmad holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahmad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahmad controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lian Belmiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ahmad drops his hands momentarily and Belmiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belmiro misses with a takedown
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand.
Belmiro ducks under a wild hook from Ahmad.
Belmiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Belmiro.
Ahmad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Belmiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ahmad's guard.
Ahmad keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belmiro.
Belmiro postures up and lands a big shot to Ahmad's brow.
Belmiro has gone for a leg lock! Ahmad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belmiro's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belmiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahmad is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro throwing strikes from guard but Ahmad blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Belmiro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Belmiro throwing strikes from guard but Ahmad blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad trying to control the position.
Belmiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahmad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belmiro postures up in Ahmad's guard and throws a big left but Ahmad blocks it.
Belmiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahmad seems keen to control Belmiro's posture.
Belmiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Belmiro landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahmad has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belmiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro landing some decent shots from guard.
Belmiro is stalling in the full guard.
Belmiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahmad can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ahmad keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Ahmad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Ahmad coming out on top.
Belmiro swings widly with a right hand
and Ahmad counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belmiro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ahmad was covering up waiting for the punch and Belmiro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Belmiro lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lian Belmiro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ahmad throws a jab when Belmiro was well out of range.
Zayden Ahmad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belmiro connects with a looping right hand.
Ahmad tries to clinch but Belmiro moves out of range.
Ahmad clobbers Belmiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Belmiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 Belmiro is rocked!
Ahmad fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Belmiro square on the jaw! Damn, Belmiro is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zayden Ahmad!
A very excited looking Zayden Ahmad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between August Thibodeaux (ranked 232 p4p, 279 weight class) and Isoa Tawake (ranked 28 p4p, 37 weight class). Isoa Tawake 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isoa Tawake!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux lands a slapping body shot.
Tawake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tawake cracks Thibodeaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Tawake moves into range and clinches up with Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tawake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Tawake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tawake throws a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Tawake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Tawake swinging wildly here.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Tawake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux avoids a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tawake tries to clinch but Thibodeaux is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Tawake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tawake throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Tawake looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux misses with a two punch combination.
Thibodeaux catches Tawake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Tawake avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Tawake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tawake throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Tawake swinging wildly here.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tawake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux tried to score with a low kick but Tawake checks it.
Tawake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Tawake avoids them all with ease.
Tawake drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the cage.
Tawake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tawake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tawake throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Tawake throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tawake up against the cage.
Tawake pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
Tawake lands an elbow that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks for a moment.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tawake wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux works over Tawake's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Tawake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tawake was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Tawake misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the body kick from Tawake.
Tawake with a nice cross.
A big right from Tawake misses.
Thibodeaux walks into a left hand.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Tawake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tawake digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Tawake's shoulder, as Tawake tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Tawake ducks under and follows up with a left that Tawake also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Tawake.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Tawake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tawake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Tawake steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tawake checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tawake.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Tawake checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Tawake.
Tawake looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tawake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tawake connects with a solid leg kick.
Tawake is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Tawake moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tawake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tawake tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Tawake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Tawake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Tawake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tawake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook to the body. Tawake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tawake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake misses with a straight right.
Tawake tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Tawake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
August Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tawake can do to turn this around?
Tawake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Tawake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux catches Tawake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tawake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thibodeaux blocks the elbow strike.
Tawake lands an elbow inside.
Tawake throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux is trying to maintain a safe position but Tawake gets an underhook and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Tawake is trying to stall.
Thibodeaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Tawake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tawake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Tawake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Isoa Tawake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Thibodeaux.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Tawake moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux lands a two punch combo.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tawake connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Tawake avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tawake.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tawake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tawake's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tawake scores with a body shot.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tawake misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice combination. Tawake backs away looking to recover.
Tawake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tawake throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tawake throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Tawake blocks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Tawake unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Tawake ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tawake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Tawake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tawake blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Tawake throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tawake.
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tawake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tawake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Tawake.
Tawake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thibodeaux looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tawake throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Tawake throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tawake throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 August Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tawake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Tawake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Tawake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tawake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Tawake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Tawake tries a head kick but it misses.
Tawake misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Tawake's front leg with a kick but Tawake checks it.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux sizes up Tawake with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tawake wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Tawake moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tawake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tawake counters with a straight right hand.
Tawake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tawake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Tawake misses with a few strikes there.
Tawake rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tawake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tawake backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Tawake has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tawake.
Tawake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tawake tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Tawake back against the cage.
Tawake throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tawake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thibodeaux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tawake misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tawake counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thibodeaux is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tawake pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Tawake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Thibodeaux wants to stall.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tawake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tawake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Tawake scores with a four punch combination!
Tawake clinches.
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tawake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thibodeaux's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tawake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Isoa Tawake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tawake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tawake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Tawake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tawake is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tawake has his back to the cage.
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Tawake avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tawake misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Tawake throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Tawake connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tawake tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tawake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thibodeaux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tawake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tawake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Tawake.
Tawake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tawake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Isoa Tawake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Tawake throws a big counter head kick but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tawake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Tawake.
August Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tawake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isoa Tawake.
I think Thibodeaux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... August Thibodeaux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shahriyar Chai (ranked 426 p4p, 241 weight class) and Leonardo Pancho Garcia (ranked 56 p4p, 37 weight class). Garcia has chosen Thors Hammer - Mexico as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Shahriyar Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garcia.
Garcia stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai with a nice cross.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Chai.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Garcia throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
Garcia jabs at Chai's body.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Chai defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Chai lands.
 It looks like Leonardo Pancho Garcia has been cut.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai misses with a straight left.
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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Garcia misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garcia cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chai misses with an uppercut
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Chai takes one on the button.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia jabs Chai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Garcia. Beautiful body shot.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pancho Garcia's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Chai.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Garcia enables Chai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garcia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Garcia is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chai has his hands on Garcia's head, controlling the position.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai feinted with a counter takedown.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leonardo Pancho Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pancho Garcia's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chai's head backwards.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Chai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chai rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Garcia is trying to maintain a safe position but Chai gets an underhook and turns Garcia into the cage.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Chai misses with some punches.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Chai tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai lands a right hand.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Chai has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia is trying to keep Chai in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
We've been hearing that Chai has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Garcia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chai works over Garcia with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcia is still in real trouble! Can Chai finish him?
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shahriyar Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garcia.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Chai scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Garcia is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Chai can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shahriyar Chai!
Shahriyar Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 268 p4p, 342 weight class) and Spider Monkey (ranked 35 p4p, 46 weight class). Spider Monkey 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Presley Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
Monkey is leaning against Chai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Monkey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monkey has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Monkey misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Monkey tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Monkey back against the cage.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monkey catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Chai down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Monkey has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Monkey wants to get back to striking at distance but Chai won't allow it.
Monkey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monkey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Monkey stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Monkey's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Monkey tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Monkey misses with the head strike.
Monkey gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a left hand.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai takes a shot to the head.
Monkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Monkey lands a right hand.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Monkey tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Monkey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai clinches up with Monkey and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Monkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey wants to stall.
Monkey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
A shot to the body from Monkey misses
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monkey thinking.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai staying out of range there.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey ducks straight into an uppercut from Chai and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Monkey manages to regain guard straight away.
Monkey is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai gets to his feet and stands over Monkey, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Monkey felt that one! Chai unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Monkey from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
During a confident post fight interview, Presley 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daud Yordan (ranked 89 p4p, 627 weight class) and Eja Igwe (ranked 8 p4p, 56 weight class). Eja Igwe 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eja Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe throws a head kick that misses.
Igwe's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Igwe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Igwe misses.
Yordan loads up on a big right hand but Igwe slips the punch.
Igwe throws a hook to the side of Yordan's head but Yordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It appears Yordan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igwe throws out the jab.
Igwe misses with a straight right.
Yordan lands a slapping body shot.
Yordan looks to land a right hand but Igwe moved out of range.
Igwe throws a lazy uppercut
and Yordan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Igwe slips a straight right by Yordan.
Igwe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yordan defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Igwe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Igwe dips to his left and cracks Yordan with an uppercut!
Yordan swings for the body but Igwe moves out of range.
Igwe misses with a head kick.
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!
Yordan throws a head kick but Igwe moves out of range.
Eja Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe misses with a left hand
and Yordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Igwe moves out of range as Yordan strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Igwe! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Yordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Igwe moves out of range as Yordan strikes.
Igwe 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.
Yordan looks to throw the jab but Igwe is out of range.
Yordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Igwe.
Igwe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Igwe moves out of range of the leg kick from Yordan.
Igwe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Igwe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yordan.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
Yordan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Igwe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yordan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yordan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yordan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Igwe to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yordan lands the left hand.
Igwe throws a shot from downtown. Yordan moves away and avoids it.
As Igwe backs away, Yordan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Igwe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Igwe drops his hands momentarily and Yordan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Igwe blocks a jab.
Yordan is looking to slow Igwe down with leg kicks.
Yordan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Yordan misses.
Yordan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Igwe checks it well.
Igwe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Igwe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Igwe throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
Yordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yordan staying out of range there.
Igwe throws the left hand but Yordan avoids the punch easily.
Igwe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Igwe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Yordan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yordan cracks Igwe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Igwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Igwe misses with a hook.
We've been told by Yordan's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yordan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Igwe checks it well.
Igwe throws a hook but Yordan blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe moves out of range as Yordan strikes.
Yordan 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.
Igwe misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Yordan misses its target.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses.
Yordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yordan misses with a low kick.
Yordan looks to throw the jab but Igwe is out of range.
Igwe misses with a hook
and Yordan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yordan thumps Igwe with a low kick.
Igwe throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
Yordan throws a chopping leg kick but Igwe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yordan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yordan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Igwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yordan misses with a looping left.
Yordan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Igwe misses with a lunging right hand
and Yordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Igwe! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yordan can pounce on him.
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!
Igwe lands with a slapping head kick.
Igwe lands with an overhand left.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igwe misses with a hook. Yordan ducked under it nicely.
Igwe throws a jab when Yordan was well out of range.
Igwe moves out of range as Yordan strikes.
Igwe throws a jab when Yordan was well out of range.
Yordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yordan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Igwe misses.
Igwe misses with a straight left.
Igwe throws a lazy uppercut
and Yordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yordan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igwe misses with an uppercut.
Yordan misses with a kick to the body.
Igwe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Igwe misses.
Yordan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Igwe momentarily.
Yordan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yordan slips a jab from Igwe.
Igwe moves out of range as Yordan strikes.
Igwe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yordan.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Igwe blocks the leg kick.
Igwe works the jab nicely.
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yordan throws an overhand right that lands on Igwe's shoulder, as Igwe tries to avoid the shot.
Igwe looks to land a right hand but Yordan moved out of range.
Yordan throws a body shot but no joy.
Yordan throws a hook but Igwe blocks it.
Igwe checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe checks the leg kick.
Igwe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yordan throws a head kick that misses.
Yordan slips under a jab.
Igwe throws a hook but Yordan blocks it.
Yordan misses with a low kick.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe throws a hook to the side of Yordan's head but Yordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Yordan. Beautiful body shot.
Yordan lands a head shot.
Igwe throws a lazy uppercut
and Yordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?
Yordan moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Igwe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yordan misses with a looping right.
Yordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igwe.
A little jabbing left from Igwe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Igwe throws a sloppy head kick
and Yordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Igwe throws a sloppy head kick and Yordan moves out of range easily.
Daud Yordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Igwe.
Yordan tries to land a leg kick but Igwe saw it coming and moves away.
Igwe throws a poor cross that misses
and Yordan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan moves out of range as Igwe strikes.
Yordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Igwe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igwe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Igwe, as that shot connected.
Yordan misses with a straight right.
Igwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Yordan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yordan.
Igwe misses with a hook.
Igwe walks into a stiff left hand from Yordan.
Yordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Igwe.
Yordan throws an overhand right that lands on Igwe's shoulder, as Igwe tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Igwe! But no joy.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
Yordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yordan scores with a decent looking hook.
Yordan connects with a crisp jab.
Igwe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igwe throws the left hand but Yordan avoids the punch easily.
Igwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yordan lands with a shot to the body.
Yordan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Igwe.
Yordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yordan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Yordan.
Igwe misses with a head kick.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igwe moves away.
Yordan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Igwe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Igwe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Igwe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yordan lunges at Igwe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Igwe's hand.
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Igwe defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Yordan slips under a jab.
Igwe slips under a jab.
Igwe misses the jab.
Igwe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yordan missing with a left hand there. Igwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igwe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Igwe slips under a jab.
Igwe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yordan connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Igwe misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Yordan.
A little feinted left hand from Yordan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Igwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yordan. That's going to slow Igwe down.
Igwe moves out of range as Yordan throws a body kick.
Igwe misses with a looping right.
Igwe connects with a single shot there.
Igwe throws a hook but Yordan avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Igwe moves out of range as Yordan strikes.
Igwe tries a head kick but it misses.
Igwe misses with a hook.
It appears Yordan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yordan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Igwe misses with a looping right.
Yordan connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igwe misses with a left hand
and Yordan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yordan cracks Igwe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yordan avoids the head kick by Igwe.
Igwe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yordan misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Igwe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yordan.
Eja Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yordan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yordan lands an overhand right.
Igwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
A jab from Yordan misses.
Yordan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe misses with a lunging right hand
and Yordan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Igwe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Igwe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yordan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Igwe is just out of range.
Igwe connects with the punch.
Igwe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Yordan.
Igwe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yordan.
Yordan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Igwe under the eye.
Yordan throws a shot from downtown. Igwe moves away and avoids it.
Yordan throws a leg kick that misses.
Yordan moves away from the strike by Igwe.
It looked like Yordan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Igwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Igwe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yordan scores with a hook.
Igwe blocks a head kick by Yordan.
Igwe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yordan throws out the jab.
That kick from Yordan tenderised Igwe's leg. Igwe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yordan lands a body shot.
Igwe throws a jab when Yordan was well out of range.
Igwe throws a hook but Yordan blocks it.
Yordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yordan ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Igwe walks into a straight right hand from Yordan.
Igwe loads up on a big right hand but Yordan slips the punch.
Yordan throwing a counter right hand but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Yordan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igwe looks to land a right hand but Yordan moved out of range.
Jab from Yordan.
Yordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Yordan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yordan with a hook.
Igwe is rocked!
Yordan thuds his right hand into Igwe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Igwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Yordan finish him?
Yordan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Igwe to the canvas! Igwe doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Yordan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daud Yordan!
In his post fight interview, Daud Yordan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Crenshaw (ranked 259 p4p, 161 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 30 p4p, 18 weight class). Crenshaw kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers. Acerbi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Crenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acerbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crenshaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Acerbi.
Crenshaw appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Crenshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crenshaw throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a wild body kick that Crenshaw sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Acerbi cracks Crenshaw with an open hand slap.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crenshaw throws a quick counter kick to the body but Acerbi avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Acerbi catches Crenshaw right on the button with a cross.
Acerbi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crenshaw is able to avoid easily.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Acerbi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crenshaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crenshaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Acerbi!
Crenshaw avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi misses with a takedown attempt
and Crenshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick from Acerbi misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Crenshaw misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Acerbi lands but Crenshaw takes it in his stride.
Crenshaw leaves Acerbi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panfilo Acerbi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi lands a front kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Crenshaw blocks the leg kick.
Crenshaw jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Acerbi shoots for a double leg takedown but Crenshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Acerbi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Acerbi throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target.
Acerbi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crenshaw is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Acerbi.
Acerbi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown but Crenshaw shows good takedown defense.
Acerbi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crenshaw throws a quick counter kick to the body but Acerbi avoids it.
Acerbi takes a swing at Crenshaw's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Crenshaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi throws a solid leg kick but Crenshaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Acerbi.
And Crenshaw counters with a quick kick to the body but Acerbi blocks it.
Acerbi misses with a kick to the body.
Crenshaw tried to counter with a leg kick but Acerbi avoided it.
Don Crenshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acerbi closes the distance and clinches up with Crenshaw, looking for a takedown. Acerbi pushes Crenshaw against the cage but Crenshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crenshaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Acerbi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crenshaw tried to counter with a leg kick but Acerbi avoided it.
Acerbi scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Acerbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi tries to land a leg kick but Crenshaw saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crenshaw manages to avoid it.
Crenshaw seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Acerbi scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Crenshaw misses the target.
Acerbi throws a nice looking combination but Crenshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crenshaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crenshaw is fending him off so far but Acerbi persists. Nope, Crenshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Crenshaw on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crenshaw checks it well.
Acerbi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crenshaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi is looking to land body kicks.
Crenshaw thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi 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.
Crenshaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Acerbi. Acerbi obviously looking to wear him down.
Acerbi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Acerbi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crenshaw's waist but Crenshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acerbi off to one side.
Acerbi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Acerbi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crenshaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Acerbi. Acerbi gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Crenshaw misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Acerbi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crenshaw smiles and moves away.
Don Crenshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panfilo Acerbi.
Acerbi fails with the takedown
and Crenshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Panfilo Acerbi has been cut.
Crenshaw gets caught flat footed, as Acerbi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.
Crenshaw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Acerbi wants to control from the top but Crenshaw keeps moving.
Acerbi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crenshaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Acerbi is continuing to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Acerbi pushes down on Crenshaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crenshaw controlling the position for now.
Crenshaw trying to hold on to Acerbi's head to control him but Acerbi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi trying to control the action but Crenshaw is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acerbi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crenshaw keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Acerbi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Acerbi. Beautiful body shot.
Crenshaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crenshaw.
Acerbi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crenshaw is fending him off so far but Acerbi persists. Nope, Crenshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Crenshaw appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Acerbi tries a head kick but it misses.
Acerbi throws a chopping leg kick but Crenshaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Acerbi shoots for a double leg takedown but Crenshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Acerbi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Acerbi swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw tried to counter with a leg kick but Acerbi avoided it.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panfilo Acerbi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panfilo Acerbi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Acerbi misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Crenshaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Acerbi.
Don Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circle momentarily. Acerbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses
and Crenshaw counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Acerbi badly! He tries to strike back but Crenshaw puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Acerbi out cold! Oh man, Acerbi will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Crenshaw!
An out of breath Don Crenshaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Traumen (ranked 118 p4p, 401 weight class) and Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 15 p4p, 46 weight class). Ferkingstad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Try That In A Small Town kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Traumen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traumen throws a head kick that Ferkingstad semi-blocks.
It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Traumen misses with an uppercut.
Traumen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ferkingstad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Traumen misses with a head kick.
Traumen lands a leg kick that knocks Ferkingstad off balance momentarily.
Traumen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Traumen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Traumen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferkingstad tries a quick counter leg kick but Traumen is wise to it.
Ferkingstad misses the jab.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Traumen.
Traumen throws a lazy uppercut
and Traumen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Traumen moved away.
Traumen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traumen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferkingstad doesn't seem bothered though.
Traumen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Traumen misses with an uppercut. Ferkingstad saw that one coming.
Traumen lands a head kick. Ferkingstad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Traumen swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
A low kick from Traumen misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice uppercut.
Traumen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ferkingstad to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Traumen moves away and avoids it.
Ferkingstad moves away from the strike by Traumen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad 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.
Traumen looks to land a body kick but Ferkingstad moved away.
Ferkingstad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traumen connects with a body shot that sends Ferkingstad's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferkingstad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferkingstad cracks Traumen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Traumen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferkingstad walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen throws an off balance right hand
and Ferkingstad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traumen tries to score with a low kick but Ferkingstad moves his leg out of the way.
Ferkingstad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Traumen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Traumen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traumen scores with a shot to the body.
Traumen thows a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it
and Ferkingstad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferkingstad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Traumen.
Traumen throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Traumen throws a chopping leg kick but Ferkingstad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
Ferkingstad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Traumen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Traumen.
Traumen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traumen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Traumen blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Traumen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Traumen scores with a jab.
Traumen misses with a looping right.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traumen.
Ferkingstad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Traumen with a body shot.
Ferkingstad scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch lands to the side of Ferkingstad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ferkingstad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traumen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferkingstad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Traumen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Traumen digs a good hook to Ferkingstad's body.
Ferkingstad throws a jab when Traumen was well out of range.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Traumen checks it well.
Traumen misses with a two punch combination.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the body
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Traumen lands but Ferkingstad takes it in his stride.
Traumen throws a leg kick
and Ferkingstad makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Traumen.
Oooooh!!! Traumen has knocked Ferkingstad down with a huge combo! Traumen steps away and waves a wobbly Ferkingstad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ferkingstad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Traumen has got the better of the exchanges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traumen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferkingstad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Ferkingstad as he checks the leg kick.
Traumen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferkingstad can do to turn this around?
Ferkingstad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Traumen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Traumen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Traumen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferkingstad blocks a head kick by Traumen.
Traumen lands a slapping body shot.
Ferkingstad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traumen.
Traumen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Traumen misses the jab.
Traumen swings widly with a right hand
and Traumen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Traumen throws a body kick that misses
and Ferkingstad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traumen misses with an uppercut
and Ferkingstad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferkingstad thumps Traumen with a low kick.
Ferkingstad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucas Traumen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a head kick but Traumen moves out of range.
Ferkingstad wants to land a leg kick but Traumen is out of range.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Ferkingstad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Traumen finds it's target.
Ferkingstad throws a jab when Traumen was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Traumen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
Nice body kick from Traumen.
Traumen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Traumen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Traumen's knee momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Traumen!
Ferkingstad wants to slow Traumen down by chopping away at his legs.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Traumen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Traumen misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferkingstad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferkingstad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferkingstad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Traumen throws a jab when Ferkingstad was well out of range.
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Traumen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferkingstad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Traumen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferkingstad circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Traumen's shoulder, as Traumen tries to avoid the shot.
Traumen is looking to land body kicks.
Traumen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
Traumen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traumen scores with a hook to the body. Ferkingstad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Traumen.
That has opened up Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick
and Traumen counters with a stiff right hand.
Traumen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traumen ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Traumen moved away.
Traumen throws a right hand that misses
and Ferkingstad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traumen cracks Ferkingstad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Traumen checks a leg kick nicely.
Traumen scores with a nice head shot.
Traumen thows a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it
and Ferkingstad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.
Traumen misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Traumen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Traumen swings widly with a right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Traumen defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand.
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traumen throws a push kick but Ferkingstad slaps the foot to one side.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traumen.
Ferkingstad was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Traumen misses its intended target.
Traumen throws a body kick that misses.
Traumen thuds his right hand into Ferkingstad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traumen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Traumen misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Traumen checks a leg kick.
Traumen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ferkingstad lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Traumen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferkingstad's head.
Traumen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target.
Traumen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick as Traumen jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Traumen misses the target.
A jab from Traumen does it's job there.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Traumen.
Ferkingstad feints a counter leg kick.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferkingstad looks to throw the jab but Traumen is out of range.
Ferkingstad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Traumen. Traumen obviously looking to wear him down.
Traumen scores with a shot to the body.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Traumen misses.
Traumen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Traumen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traumen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head.
Traumen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Traumen throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferkingstad counters with a good low kick that Traumen was not able to check.
Traumen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice body punch.
Traumen misses with a kick to the body.
Ferkingstad flicks out a counter leg kick but Traumen steps away.
Traumen cracks Ferkingstad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The cut above Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Traumen throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Traumen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traumen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferkingstad can pounce on him.
Traumen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Traumen misses.
Ferkingstad blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferkingstad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Traumen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Traumen misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a good low kick that Traumen was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Traumen.
Ferkingstad 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.
Lucas Traumen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferkingstad takes one to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Traumen checks it.
Traumen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferkingstad.
Traumen throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferkingstad tries a quick counter leg kick but Traumen is wise to it.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.
Ferkingstad tries a quick counter leg kick but Traumen is wise to it.
Traumen throws a right hand that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad checks a low kick from Traumen.
Traumen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Traumen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut. Traumen saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Traumen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ferkingstad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ferkingstad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferkingstad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferkingstad looks to land a left hand but Traumen moved out of range nicely.
Traumen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight right.
Traumen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traumen avoids the body shot from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traumen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Traumen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Traumen 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Traumen!
A very excited looking Lucas Traumen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mabahong Tae (ranked 48 p4p, 82 weight class) and Aleksandr Pushkin (ranked 6 p4p, 10 weight class). Mabahong Tae has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabahong Tae!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pushkin.
Tae swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pushkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Tae misses.
Pushkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pushkin closes the distance and clinches up with Tae, looking for a takedown. Pushkin pushes Tae against the cage but Tae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mabahong Tae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pushkin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tae did well to prevent Pushkin getting side control.
Tae looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tae tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae looking for submissions off his back.
Tae is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pushkin is thwarting Tae's attempts to control the position.
Tae gets full guard.
Tae keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Tae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pushkin being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Pushkin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pushkin pushing down on Tae's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pushkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tae tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg.
Pushkin slips a nice elbow through Tae's hands, connecting with Tae's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tae looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tae keeps working.
Tae is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Tae won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount.
Tae makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tae.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tae looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pushkin passes into side control.
Pushkin controlling from side mount.
Tae tries to buck Pushkin off but Pushkin is having none of it.
Tae wants to control but Pushkin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tae manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pushkin's best efforts.
Tae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pushkin pulls his head out easily.
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandr Pushkin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tae scores with a sloppy right hand. Pushkin should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Tae misses
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tae's guard.
Tae has momentary wrist control but Pushkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Tae keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Tae seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tae is trying to control the position but Pushkin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae working for a triangle but Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin stands up over Tae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tae is trying to keep Pushkin in close.
Pushkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tae throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tae looking for a sweep. Not yet Tae, not yet.
Pushkin trying to control but Tae is working from the bottom.
Tae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin stands up over Tae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tae keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Tae trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tae has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pushkin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tae.
Pushkin scores with punches from side control.
Pushkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tae tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pushkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pushkin is continuing to stall.
Pushkin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tae is trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tae keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pushkin working away.
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tae, who protects the arm well.
Tae tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tae trying his best to control but Pushkin has mounted him.
Pushkin cracks Tae with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tae wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pushkin with good strikes from the mount here!
Pushkin prevents Tae from getting the reversal.
Pushkin lands a nice shot to the head.
Tae throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pushkin. What's that going to do exactly?
Tae can't escape the position.
Tae tries to lock up and control but Pushkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pushkin content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pushkin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Pushkin looking for the choke from the back.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pushkin goes for a double leg but Tae avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tae continues to drive forward.
Pushkin with a poor takedown
and Tae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pushkin.
A little feinted left hand from Tae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mabahong Tae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.
Pushkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tae manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tae looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pushkin passes into half guard.
Aleksandr Pushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae trying to control here.
Tae is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pushkin is thwarting Tae's attempts to control the position.
Tae is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tae wants to get back to full guard.
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tae won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount.
Tae actively working from the bottom here.
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pushkin is trying to work for a kimura but Tae is defending well.
Pushkin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pushkin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tae hang on?
Tae is looking to get to half guard.
Pushkin looking to control but Tae is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tae is bucking up trying to escape but Pushkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tae is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tae is squirming around, avoiding Pushkin's attempts to control the action.
Pushkin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pushkin prevents Tae from getting the reversal.
Pushkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tae working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tae wants to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin is landing with some decent strikes but Tae is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pushkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tae is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Tae is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tae really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pushkin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tae has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work 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!
Tae passes Pushkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pushkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tae tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pushkin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tae is looking to get to half guard.
Pushkin fails to take his opponent's back.
Pushkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tae is looking to escape.
Tae in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tae is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pushkin lands a big shot there that rocks Tae but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tae regains half guard.
Pushkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Tae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tae slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pushkin advances position into side control!
Pushkin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tae!
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tae is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin lands with some strikes.
Pushkin trying to control but Tae is having none of it.
Tae is desperately trying to improve his position but Pushkin has a good base and remains in mount.
Pushkin unloading with bombs!
Tae is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pushkin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tae is desperately trying to improve his position but Pushkin has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin trying to control but Tae is having none of it.
Tae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pushkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tae is looking to escape.
Tae is trying to escape the mount.
Tae is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Tae is trying to escape the mount.
Pushkin tries to control but Tae wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pushkin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Tae is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin prevents Tae from getting the reversal.
Tae is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The adventures of Pushkin the control monster continue. Boring.
Tae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pushkin controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Pushkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Pushkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aleksandr Pushkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pushkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pushkin tries for a takedown but Tae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aleksandr Pushkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tae tries to bum rush Pushkin with a series of wild strikes but Pushkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tae misses with an uppercut.
Pushkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Tae's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Tae is keeping the position.
Tae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tae looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin advances position into side control!
Pushkin controlling the position.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tae keeps working.
Tae is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pushkin off and has taken his back!
Tae is not going to allow Pushkin to sit and survive in this position.
Tae keeps control of the position as Pushkin tries to break free.
Tae is looking for a choke. Pushkin gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Pushkin manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tae is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Tae keeps moving.
Pushkin controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tae working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tae is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pushkin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tae had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tae looking for a guillotine here but Pushkin defends easily.
Tae trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Tae misses.
Pushkin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mabahong Tae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tae.
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 Mabahong Tae.
I think Pushkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Pushkin 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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