PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 19 p4p, 58 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 4 p4p, 9 weight class). Kahn comes to the cage accompanied by كارتل مدان. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kahn
vs
Tsuruta

188 cm
28
205
16 - 3 - 1

192 cm
37
209
32 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

SynCity Fightwear
Conviction

SMESH Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Kahn.
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuruta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Mohammed Kahn has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuruta moves away from the strike by Kahn.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a clinch but Kahn shakes him off and moves away.
Kahn moves forwards but Tsuruta connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a shot to the body.
Kahn thuds his shin into the meat of Tsuruta's side.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch but Kahn is avoiding it.
Tsuruta wants to clinch up but Kahn keeps it at a distance.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuruta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kahn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tsuruta.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta just leaning against Kahn, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta pushes Kahn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a body punch.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kahn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuruta can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Kahn letting Tsuruta take a breather here.
Tsuruta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Tsuruta lands a body punch.
Tsuruta lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kahn or not.
Kahn tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn lands a right hand.
Tsuruta taking a breather.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kahn is keeping busy.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
The crowd cheers as Tsuruta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kahn doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a looping left.
Tsuruta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kahn.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.

Tsuruta darts in and clinches Kahn up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a body shot from Kahn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta is looking to control Kahn's arms but Kahn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tsuruta has his back to the cage.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kahn backwards.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Come on Tsuruta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with the head strike.
Tsuruta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kahn - that landed with a thud.
Tsuruta is breathing heavily.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuruta working aggressively here.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsurutas head.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Kahn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Kahn gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Tsuruta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuruta controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn digs a right hand underneath Tsuruta's ribcage. Tsuruta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Tsuruta avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Kahn tries a body shot but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Tsuruta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
A short right from Tsuruta on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuruta's elbow.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuruta stalling in the clinch but Kahn improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsuruta wants to stall.
Tsuruta lands a body shot.
Mohammed Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tsuruta tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuruta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Tsuruta's head.
A short left from Tsuruta.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuruta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuruta lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuruta pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Tsuruta to work.
The crowd are getting on Tsuruta's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Tsuruta.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
A hook to the body from Tsuruta.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuruta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsuruta can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tomomi Tsuruta just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kahn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Kahn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn misses the jab.
Tsuruta lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into range.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahn misses the target.
Kahn throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a clinch but Kahn shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuruta avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
Kahn tries to bum rush Tsuruta with a series of wild strikes but Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kahn tries a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta throws a one two combo.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kahn keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Kahn's body. Kahn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Kahn.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tsuruta misses its intended target.
Kahn looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
Kahn is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Kahn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tsuruta will feel that in the morning.
Kahn tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily.
Tsuruta 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.
Kahn tries to score with a low kick but Tsuruta moves his leg out of the way.
Tsuruta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tsuruta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kahn clobbers Tsuruta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Tsuruta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Kahn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tsuruta cracks Kahn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuruta needs to keep his hands up - Kahn had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta tries to clinch there but Kahn circles away.
Tsuruta misses the body punch
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kahn misses with a right hand
enabling Tsuruta to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn takes one on the button.
Kahn misses with a kick to the body.

Tsuruta has closed the distance and engaged Kahn in a clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuruta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with some punches.
Tsuruta misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mohammed Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Tsuruta.
Kahn presses Tsuruta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuruta blocks an uppercut.
Tsuruta has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Tsuruta tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Tsuruta back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Tsuruta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Tsuruta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuruta prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Tsuruta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuruta.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kahn's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Kahn lands with a right to the head.
Tsuruta digs a right hand underneath Kahn's ribcage. Kahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kahn prevents a body shot from Tsuruta.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuruta.
Kahn tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuruta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuruta blocking some punches.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammed Kahn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tomomi Tsuruta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 160Q Energy for $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.