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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 481 p4p, 2796 weight class) and Lester Karnage (ranked 66 p4p, 398 weight class). Matsuda's entrance music is Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Karnage!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda misses with a looping right.
Karnage is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuda with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Matsuda.
Matsuda walks into a jab.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karnage was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Karnage throws out a counter right but Matsuda avoids it with no problem.
Matsuda misses with a left hand
and Karnage makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuda throws a shot to the body.
Karnage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karnage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuda.
Matsuda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karnage's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karnage is looking for a sweep. Matsuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsuda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsuda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a strike but Karnage avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karnage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Matsuda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Karnage has passed into half guard!
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda is looking for a sweep. Karnage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karnage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matsuda wants to improve his position but Karnage is controlling well.
Matsuda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back.
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back.
Matsuda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matsuda is trying to maintain the position but Karnage is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Matsuda actively working from the bottom here.
Matsuda is looking to control Karnage's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsuda avoid being mounted?
Matsuda wants to get back to full guard.
Matsuda wants to get back to full guard but Karnage has mounted him!
Matsuda is desperately trying to improve his position but Karnage has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karnage controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matsuda is working to get back to half guard.
Matsuda is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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 Tanaka Matsuda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karnage manages to avoid it.
Karnage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karnage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karnage's guard.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Karnage is keeping the position.
Matsuda postures up in Karnage's guard and throws a big left but Karnage blocks it.
Karnage has Matsuda pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda trying to control but Karnage is working from the bottom.
Karnage is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Matsuda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karnage can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karnage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matsuda throws a big elbow that misses.
Matsuda advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Matsuda stalls from top position.
Karnage is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
Matsuda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karnage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Matsuda but great work by Karnage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karnage working away.
Matsuda tries to buck Karnage off but Karnage is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karnage is looking to take a break and control but Matsuda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karnage controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karnage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matsuda is looking for a sweep.
Matsuda gets back to half guard.
Matsuda trying to hold on to Karnage's head to control him but Karnage postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matsuda is looking for a sweep. Karnage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsuda looking for submissions off his back.
Karnage prevents Matsuda from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matsuda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karnage throws out the jab.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Karnage avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Karnage misses with a looping left.
Matsuda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karnage doesn't seem bothered though.
Karnage clinches with his opponent.
Matsuda blocks an uppercut.
Karnage pushes Matsuda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karnage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards.
Karnage lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Karnage.
Karnage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karnage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsuda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karnage just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Karnage moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karnage.
Matsuda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Matsuda - just one landing.
Karnage has Matsuda up against the cage in a clinch.
Karnage tries a body shot but Matsuda blocks it.
Karnage tries to throw a body punch but Matsuda avoids it by throwing Karnage back against the cage.
Matsuda blocks an uppercut.
Matsuda wants to stall.
Karnage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards.
Matsuda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lester Karnage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karnage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karnage tries to throw a body punch but Matsuda avoids it by throwing Karnage back against the cage.
Karnage can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuda controls the action.
Karnage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karnage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karnage keeps control of Matsuda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karnage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karnage lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karnage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karnage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karnage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Karnage as the two fighters clinch.
Karnage tries a body shot but Matsuda blocks it.
Matsuda prevents a body shot from Karnage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karnage misses with a punch on the inside.
Matsuda jumps guard but Karnage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Karnage as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Karnage.
Karnage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karnage lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karnage.
Karnage lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards.
Karnage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards.
Karnage lands a body punch.
Karnage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsuda.
Matsuda blocks a body shot from Karnage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karnage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Karnage.
Karnage can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuda controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karnage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karnage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka Matsuda is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuda slips under a jab.
Karnage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tanaka Matsuda's cut is getting worse.
Karnage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuda digs a good hook to Karnage's body.
Tanaka Matsuda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karnage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karnage misses the shot to the body.
Karnage misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Karnage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsuda 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
A victorious Tanaka Matsuda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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