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SFL 03 | Uprising PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Barkley (ranked 5901 p4p, 5431 weight class) and Rigo Duran (ranked 590 p4p, 566 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rigo Duran!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barkley takes a step back to recover.
Duran throws a leg kick which misses Barkley's front leg but catches the back leg as Barkley tries to avoid it.
Duran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duran swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Duran.
Duran misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Duran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barkley doesn't seem phased though.
Duran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Duran.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barkley checks a leg kick.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barkley throws a front kick that sends Duran stumbling back into the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barkley has Duran pressed against the cage.
Duran trying to land knees to the body.
Barkley is trying to stall.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Duran.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Duran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barkley lands a knee to the body.
Barkley stalling.
Duran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran taking a breather.
Duran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Duran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barkley avoids it.
Barkley slows down the pace here.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran looking to throw knees to the head but Barkley is blocking nicely.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duran avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Barkley.
Barkley tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Duran throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley works on Duran's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duran.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Duran.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Duran lands a good knee to the midsection. Barkley won't want to take too many of those.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Duran misses with a body punch.
Barkley tries to stall but Duran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Duran.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran effectively controlling the action here.
Duran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barkley avoids it.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duran avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigo Duran dominated that round.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duran moves into the clinch successfully.
Duran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barkley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Duran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duran misses with a knee strike.
Barkley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duran up against the cage.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duran avoids it.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duran misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duran stalling in the clinch but Barkley improves position.
Duran slows down the pace here.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
Duran looking to stall.
Duran trying to land knees to the body.
Duran pushes Barkley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duran throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Duran tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duran is keeping busy.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barkley avoiding damage as Duran throws knees to the body.
Duran landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duran.
Barkley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duran avoids it.
Duran looking to slow down the pace here.
Barkley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but Duran gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the cage.
Duran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Barkley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duran tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
The referee calls for Duran to work.
Duran blocks a body shot from Barkley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duran up against the cage.
Barkley is working Duran over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Duran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barkley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Barkley.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Barkley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duran is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley avoiding damage as Duran throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Duran.
Duran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Duran taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Duran scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Duran avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley trying to stall but Duran improves his position.
Duran pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duran misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigo Duran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Duran tries to clinch
and Barkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barkley slips a straight right by Duran.
Duran rushes Barkley and presses him up against the cage.
Duran working aggressively here.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Duran avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
Barkley works on Duran's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Duran landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duran throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barkley blocks it with crossed arms.
Duran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duran scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barkley is struggling to control the position.
Barkley tries to land knees in the clinch but Duran avoids the damage to the body.
Barkley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duran is defending well for now.
Barkley tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigo Duran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Duran tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley tries to stall but Duran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duran tries to land a knee to the head but Barkley blocks with his arms.
Duran can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but Duran gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the cage.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Duran.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Barkley to work.
Duran tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Duran back against the cage.
Duran stalls.
Duran working Barkley over with knees to the body.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barkley's face.
Duran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barkley.
Duran using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duran slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Duran landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Duran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barkley.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Duran.
Duran lands an uppercut.
Duran with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duran managing to block the knees to the body from Barkley.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Duran.
Duran lands with a left to the head.
Duran tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duran stalling in the clinch but Barkley improves position.
Duran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barkley is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Duran putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barkley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duran landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Duran.
Barkley being controlled against the cage.
Duran tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nick Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Duran.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duran looking to slow down the pace here.
Rigo Duran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Duran controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rigo Duran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigo Duran!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Hartwell White (ranked 2287 p4p, 5066 weight class) and Nick Tropper (ranked 292 p4p, 550 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Hartwell White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Tropper!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tropper moves into the clinch.
Hartwell White cracks Tropper with a nice body shot.
Hartwell White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Hartwell White. Beautiful body shot.
Tropper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartwell White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tropper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tropper fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hartwell White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tropper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Hartwell White misses.
Tropper throws a series of punches but Hartwell White avoids them all with ease.
Hartwell White throws out a loose jab but Tropper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tropper throws an off balance right hand
and Hartwell White counters with a stiff right hand.
Hartwell White seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tropper scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tropper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartwell White.
Tropper ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartwell White walks into a jab.
Tropper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tropper avoids the body shot from Hartwell White.
Hartwell White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hartwell White takes a swing at Tropper's ribcage but misses.
Hartwell White throws a hook to the side of Tropper's head but Tropper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nick Tropper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropper misses with the combination.
Tropper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartwell White throws out the jab.
Tropper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tropper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hartwell White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hartwell White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tropper.
Tropper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hartwell White scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left and a right from Tropper both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartwell White. Tropper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tropper unleashes a big counter combination but Hartwell White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartwell White swings for the body but Tropper moves out of range.
A jab from Hartwell White does it's job there.
Tropper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hartwell White misses with an uppercut. Tropper saw that one coming.
Hartwell White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tropper was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartwell White.
Some wild striking there from Tropper.
Walter Hartwell White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tropper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartwell White throws a body punch but Tropper moves out of range.
Hartwell White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tropper dives in and grabs Hartwell White's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartwell White pushes down on Tropper's head and hops out.
Hartwell White is looking to counter punch.
Tropper darts in looking for a takedown but Hartwell White gets double underhooks and turns Tropper into the cage.
Hartwell White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walter Hartwell White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tropper.
Tropper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hartwell White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hartwell White looks to throw the jab but Tropper is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tropper looks to land a combination. Hartwell White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hartwell White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tropper goes for a double leg but Hartwell White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartwell White continues to drive forward.
Tropper ducks under a wild hook from Hartwell White.
Tropper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hartwell White, pushing him back against the cage.
Hartwell White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tropper blocking some punches.
Tropper manages to break the clinch.
Hartwell White throws a jab when Tropper was well out of range.
Tropper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hartwell White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartwell White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tropper misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropper staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tropper throws a combination. Hartwell White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tropper fails with the takedown
and Hartwell White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartwell White connects with the punch.
Tropper slips a straight right by Hartwell White.
Tropper clinches.
Hartwell White tries to work over Tropper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hartwell White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Hartwell White.
Tropper breaks the clinch.
Hartwell White is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hartwell White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hartwell White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartwell White throws a big shot that misses.
Hartwell White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Hartwell White will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tropper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hartwell White manages to avoid it.
Hartwell White throwing a counter right hand but Tropper manages to avoid it.
Tropper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hartwell White is trying to defend but Tropper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tropper is trying for a kimura here. Hartwell White looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tropper wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Tropper!
An out of breath Nick Tropper 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 Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 2823 p4p, 4059 weight class) and Ryland Rasmussen (ranked 345 p4p, 452 weight class). 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryland Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Kilgore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryland Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rasmussen tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rasmussen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Rasmussen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rasmussen.
Some bone on bone action there as Kilgore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rasmussen scores with a head kick. Kilgore tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kilgore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rasmussen's head.
Rasmussen jabs Kilgore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Rasmussen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasmussen closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Rasmussen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rasmussen has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasmussen throws a head kick but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore throws an off balance right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilgore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Rasmussen looks to move away, Kilgore throws a big counter combo but Rasmussen just gets out of the way.
Kilgore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilgore doesn't seem bothered though.
Rasmussen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rasmussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasmussen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kilgore's hands.
Kilgore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasmussen misses with a leg kick.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rasmussen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasmussen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore tries to keep at a distance but Rasmussen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen jumps guard but Kilgore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Rasmussen breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore throws a nice head kick!
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Rasmussen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rasmussen moves into the clinch.
Rasmussen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Rasmussen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Rasmussen to counter with a crisp jab.
Rasmussen lands a high kick!
Rasmussen tries to clinch there but Kilgore circles away.
Kilgore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen misses with a double jab.
Rasmussen throws a solid leg kick but Kilgore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rasmussen.
Rasmussen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasmussen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kilgore rather than just go for the knockout.
Kilgore lands a big uppercut and Rasmussen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rasmussen looks OK. Kilgore waves Rasmussen back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Rasmussen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kilgore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rasmussen 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 Kilgore has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kilgore and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Rasmussen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasmussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilgore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rasmussen moves away.
Rasmussen throws a push kick but Kilgore slaps the foot to one side.
As Rasmussen looks to move away, Kilgore throws a big counter combo but Rasmussen just gets out of the way.
Kilgore throws a monster overhand right that drops Rasmussen! Kilgore follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tacitus Kilgore!
An out of breath Tacitus Kilgore 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Brenner (ranked 4651 p4p, 1978 weight class) and Tobias Orion (ranked 524 p4p, 262 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Brenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Orion!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion closes the distance and clinches.
Orion can't get the takedown.
Orion blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brenner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brenner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orion avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Brenner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brenner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orion.
Orion managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Brenner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brenner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brenner pushes Orion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brenner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orion jumps guard but Brenner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richard Brenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Orion.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brenner obliges.
Brenner lands a body shot.
Orion looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenner cracks Orion with a nice body shot.
Brenner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Orion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Brenner on the inside.
Brenner digs a right hand into Orion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orion's gas tank.
Orion avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orion is defending well for now.
Orion managing to block the knees to the body from Brenner.
Orion is looking for a takedown.
Brenner tries to land knees in the clinch but Orion avoids the damage to the body.
Brenner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orion avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Orion jumps guard but Brenner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brenner lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Tobias Orion has been cut.
Brenner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brenner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brenner is defending well.
Brenner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brenner connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Orion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brenner pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brenner is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brenner to get the leverage.
Brenner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brenner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Brenner.
Brenner throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion has Brenner up against the cage in a clinch.
Orion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brenner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brenner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Brenner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Brenner prevents the takedown attempt.
Brenner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brenner looking to throw knees to the head but Orion is blocking nicely.
Orion is trying to pull guard but Brenner has him pressed against the cage.
Brenner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orion is defending well for now.
Brenner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orion jumps guard but Brenner stands there with Orion around his waist. Orion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Orion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brenner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brenner lands a hook that snaps the head of Orion backwards.
Orion tries to pull guard but Brenner holds him up against the cage and eventually Orion drops back down to his feet.
Brenner with a knee to the head.
Orion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orion avoiding damage as Brenner throws knees to the body.
Brenner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orion successfully pulls guard.
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!
Orion is trying to control the position but Brenner postures up.
Brenner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brenner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orion.
Orion tries to clinch but Brenner moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head kick misses from Brenner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Brenner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Orion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brenner counters with a straight right hand.
Brenner lands a right hook to the body.
Brenner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orion. That did some damage!
Brenner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion slips a jab and a cross from Brenner.
Orion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brenner missing with knees to the body.
Orion goes for a takedown attempt but Brenner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brenner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orion's head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brenner enables Orion to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brenner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brenner keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brenner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brenner is on top in guard.
Orion pushes Brenner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brenner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orion can do to turn this around?
Brenner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Orion goes for a double leg but Brenner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brenner continues to drive forward.
Richard Brenner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Orion.
Brenner throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brenner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brenner jabs Orion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crunch! Brenner slams his shin into Orion's torso.
We've been told by Brenner's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brenner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brenner.
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That has opened up Tobias Orion's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Brenner.
Brenner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 Orion is rocked!
Orion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orion is still on wobbly legs! Can Brenner finish him?
Brenner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion seems to have recovered his senses.
Brenner lands a front kick.
Brenner scores with a punch to the head.
Brenner lands a nice hook to Orion's body. Orion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brenner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richard Brenner is winning the standup battle so far.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Orion dives in and grabs Brenner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brenner pushes down on Orion's head and hops out.
Brenner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brenner.
Brenner lands a big uppercut and Orion crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Orion looks OK. Brenner waves Orion back to his feet!
The cut above Tobias Orion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brenner scores with a hook to the body. Orion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brenner drops Orion with a naaaaasty hook - Orion is in real trouble here! Brenner dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Brenner!
Richard Brenner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bird (ranked 768 p4p, 993 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 102 p4p, 137 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bird counters with a nice body shot.
Bird has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.
Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Bob misses.
Bird half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Bird moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob throws a lazy uppercut
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Bird tries to counter with a takedown but Bob is quick to defend against it.
Bob has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bob there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob lands with a good body shot.
Bird tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Bird.
Bob was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bird waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bob.
Bob's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bob's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Bob.
Bird tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bob avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Bird's shoulder, as Bird tries to avoid the shot.
Bird shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silent Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Bob.
Bird takes one on the button.
Bird drives through and clinches with Bob against the cage.
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Bird controls his hands.
Bob is working Bird over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bob.
Nice body punch from Bob - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bob.
Bird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bob just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bob misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bird blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Bird.
Bird tries to pull guard but Bob won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bird has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bob doesn't defend quickly enough and Bird has managed to lock this one up! Can Bob escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bird on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Bird!
A less than humble Jake Bird misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Turturro (ranked 850 p4p, 1113 weight class) and Twisty Kneereaper (ranked 132 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giuseppe Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Twisty Kneereaper!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kneereaper misses with a looping left.
Turturro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turturro loads up on a big right hand but Kneereaper slips the punch.
Turturro instigates a clinch.
Kneereaper tries to throw a body punch but Turturro avoids it by throwing Kneereaper back against the cage.
Kneereaper tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneereaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneereaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.
Kneereaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Kneereaper tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Kneereaper jumps into guard, dragging Turturro to the mat.
Kneereaper keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kneereaper is keeping the position for now.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kneereaper looks to move to half guard but instead Turturro has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneereaper is working to get back to half guard.
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Kneereaper is having none of it.
Kneereaper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kneereaper is still trying to improve position.
Kneereaper has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kneereaper keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kneereaper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kneereaper shrugs it off.
Kneereaper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kneereaper is looking to improve his position.
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Turturro has latched onto it... Big trouble! Turturro pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kneereaper is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Turturro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giuseppe Turturro!
Giuseppe Turturro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colin Kaepernick (ranked 512 p4p, 1811 weight class) and Aaron Lund (ranked 65 p4p, 227 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Kaepernick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Lund!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaepernick jabs at Lund's body.
Lund throws a wild body kick that Kaepernick sees coming a mile off.
Lund gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kaepernick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lund scores with a leg kick.
Kaepernick 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.
Nice body punch from Lund.
Lund listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaepernick tests Lund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Aaron Lund has been cut.
Kaepernick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lund was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaepernick.
Lund thinks about the counter body kick.
Lund thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lund looks to land a left hand but Kaepernick moved out of range nicely.
Kaepernick tries to clinch but Lund moves out of range.
Lund throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaepernick lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund throws a low kick but Kaepernick moves out of range easily.
Lund keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaepernick misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Lund was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaepernick misses the shot to the body.
Kaepernick throws out a loose jab but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaepernick walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lund.
Lund looks for the body kick but Kaepernick saw that one coming.
Lund swings widly with a right hand
and Kaepernick counters with a nice uppercut.
Lund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kaepernick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaepernick checks a leg kick nicely.
Kaepernick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund moves out of range as Kaepernick strikes.
Lund is looking to land body kicks.
Lund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lund lands a jab to the head.
Lund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaepernick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lund.
Kaepernick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaepernick 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.
Lund throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaepernick misses the target.
Lund slips a straight right by Kaepernick.
A shot to the body from Lund misses
and Lund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Lund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lund avoids the body shot from Kaepernick.
Lund tries a quick counter leg kick but Kaepernick is wise to it.
Kaepernick throws a hook but Lund avoids it easily.
Kaepernick moves out of range as Lund throws a body kick.
Lund throws a low kick but Kaepernick avoids it.
Kaepernick misses with an uppercut. Lund saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaepernick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lund tries to land a front kick but Kaepernick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lund throws a leg kick
letting Kaepernick counter with a right hand.
Lund cracks Kaepernick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaepernick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaepernick.
Lund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaepernick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaepernick clinches up with Lund and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaepernick takes a shot to the head.
Kaepernick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaepernick scores a nice knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lund.
Kaepernick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lund lands a damaging elbow.
Lund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lund misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aaron Lund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
That's time! Kaepernick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lund blocks a jab.
Kaepernick throws an overhand right that lands on Lund's shoulder, as Lund tries to avoid the shot.
Lund throws a low kick but Kaepernick moves out of range easily.
Kaepernick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lund scores with a hook to the body. Kaepernick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick instigates a clinch.
Kaepernick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lund.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lund throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaepernick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lund's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lund.
Lund lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lund as Kaepernick tries to tie him up.
Lund blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaepernick lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lund.
Kaepernick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaepernick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lund avoids it.
Kaepernick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaepernick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lund can't find room to land a body shot as Kaepernick controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kaepernick trying to land knees to the body.
Kaepernick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaepernick lands a hook that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
A body shot lands from Lund.
Lund is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kaepernick.
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!
Lund pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaepernick.
Lund throws a wild body kick that Kaepernick sees coming a mile off.
Lund throws a leg kick that misses.
Kaepernick clinches up against the cage.
Lund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lund lands an elbow inside that Kaepernick shrugs off.
Lund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick swings widly with a right hand
and Lund counters with a left to the body.
Kaepernick throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lund on the side of the head.
Lund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaepernick.
A left lands for Lund.
Kaepernick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lund's head backwards.
Kaepernick misses with a looping left.
Lund looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lund throws an overhand right that lands on Kaepernick's shoulder, as Kaepernick tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Lund misses
and Kaepernick counters with a nice body shot.
Lund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaepernick clinches with his opponent.
Lund managing to block the knees to the body from Kaepernick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lund misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaepernick obliges.
Lund misses with an elbow strike.
Lund leaning against his opponent.
Kaepernick connects with a knee to the head.
Kaepernick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lunds head.
Kaepernick connects with a knee to the head.
Colin Kaepernick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaepernick.
A nice left hand lands by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaepernick looking to slow down the pace here.
Lund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaepernick's elbow.
Lund scores with a shoulder strike.
Lund looking to slow down the pace here.
Lund has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaepernick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lund can turn it around.
Kaepernick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Kaepernick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Lund's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Kaepernick as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kaepernick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaepernick.
Kaepernick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaepernick jabs Lund right on the nose. Lund blinks but takes it well.
Kaepernick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund throws out a loose jab but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaepernick lands a head shot.
Aaron Lund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaepernick digs a good hook to Lund's body.
Lund swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaepernick.
Lund steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Lund misses
and Kaepernick counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lund - that will leave a mark!
Nice jab there from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick tries to close the distance and clinch but Lund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Lund responds with a good body kick, but Kaepernick manages to step out the way in time.
Kaepernick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lund manages to avoid it.
Kaepernick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lund looks for the body kick but Kaepernick saw that one coming.
Kaepernick cracks Lund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lund tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaepernick is able to avoid easily.
Lund swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kaepernick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaepernick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaepernick throws a lazy uppercut
and Lund counters with a good low kick that Kaepernick was not able to check.
Kaepernick cracks Lund with a good jab.
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!
Lund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lund throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lund closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Lund.
Lund bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaepernick throws out a loose jab but Lund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaepernick moves into the clinch.
Kaepernick lands a nice uppercut.
Kaepernick has a couple of punches blocked by Lund.
Kaepernick lands a knee to the head.
Kaepernick misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaepernick lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaepernick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lund controls his hands.
Lund misses with an elbow strike.
Kaepernick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaepernick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lund backwards.
Kaepernick blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaepernick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaepernick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lund being controlled against the cage.
Lund breaks the clinch.
Kaepernick swings for the body but Lund moves out of range.
Lund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaepernick throws a body punch but Lund moves out of range.
Lund feints a counter leg kick.
Lund thows a body kick. Kaepernick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kaepernick scores with a sloppy right hand. Lund should have avoided that one.
Lund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Kaepernick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaepernick doesn't manage to clinch there - Lund circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Kaepernick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaepernick 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Kaepernick!
Colin Kaepernick decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobayashi Jin (ranked 896 p4p, 510 weight class) and Gabriel Torres (ranked 138 p4p, 78 weight class). Torres has chosen Juaneco y su Combo - Mujer Hilandera as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobayashi Jin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres misses with a straight right.
Jin blocks a jab.
Jin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Jin lands with a nice combination. Torres backs away looking to recover.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jin tests Torres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jin.
Jin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.
Jin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Torres has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jin but great work by Torres.
We've been hearing good reports from Jin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Torres trying to control the position but Jin is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the position but Jin is working away.
Jin tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position.
Jin is working hard here to advance position.
Jin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torres's best efforts.
Jin is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jin avoid being mounted?
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jin keeps working.
Torres trying to pass the guard but Jin defending well.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jin keeps working.
Jin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control from half guard but Jin is working away.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jin defends it well.
Jin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back!
Jin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Torres tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Jin has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Torres is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kobayashi Jin!
Kobayashi Jin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 420 p4p, 379 weight class) and Anthony Cirelli (ranked 54 p4p, 46 weight class). Budgiehandler comes to the cage accompanied by Jack White - Lazaretto. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cirelli's choice of entrance music: We Come One. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Budgiehandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Cirelli!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budgiehandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirelli.
Budgiehandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirelli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that Cirelli semi-blocks.
Budgiehandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budgiehandler looks to throw the jab but Cirelli is out of range.
Cirelli throws out a counter right but Budgiehandler avoids it with no problem.
Cirelli throws a hook to the side of Budgiehandler's head but Budgiehandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Cirelli.
 It looks like Reginald Budgiehandler has been cut.
Budgiehandler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Budgiehandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budgiehandler is looking to counter punch.
Cirelli lands with a hook. Budgiehandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Budgiehandler is rocked!
Crack! Cirelli connects with the perfect overhand right and Budgiehandler falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Cirelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Cirelli!
After winning the bout, Anthony Cirelli 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 167 p4p, 60 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 28 p4p, 9 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson cracks Rishkinov with an open hand slap.
Rishkinov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Bjornsson blocks the leg kick.
Bjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been informed that Rishkinov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rishkinov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Bjornsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bjornsson jabs at Rishkinov's body.
Rishkinov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rishkinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Bjornsson misses.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rishkinov has time to react.
Rishkinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rishkinov manages to circle out of the way.
Bjornsson scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bjornsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bjornsson checks a low kick from Rishkinov.
Bjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bjornsson staying out of range there.
Rishkinov dives in and scores a takedown into Bjornsson's guard.
Rishkinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjornsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rishkinov has managed to get both his arms back between Bjornsson's legs - danger averted.
Rishkinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov works over Bjornsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Rishkinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rishkinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bjornsson is keeping the position for now.
Bjornsson wants to sweep here but Rishkinov controlling him for the moment.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson has his foot on Rishkinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rishkinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is working Bjornsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rishkinov is aware though and is defending well.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Bjornsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rishkinov defends it easily.
Rishkinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rishkinov postures up and lands a big shot to Bjornsson's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rishkinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bjornsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson advances position into side control!
Rishkinov manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to pass to full mount but Rishkinov defends it.
Rishkinov is trying to control but can't.
Bjornsson wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping him busy.
Bjornsson prevents Rishkinov from improving his position.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard but Bjornsson has passed into side control.
Bjornsson swings around for an armbar but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bjornsson's guard.
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Rishkinov defends easily.
Bjornsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is trying to control but can't.
Rishkinov wants to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson wants to free his trapped foot but Rishkinov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position.
Rishkinov trying to get back to full guard but Bjornsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rishkinov tries to hold on but Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson wants to finish this one by submission but Rishkinov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine from mount but Rishkinov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litill Bjornsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rishkinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Rishkinov avoids the punch easily.
Bjornsson lands with an overhand left.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Bjornsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rishkinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rishkinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bjornsson did well to prevent Rishkinov getting side control.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bjornsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rishkinov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjornsson is working for a kimura here but Rishkinov manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bjornsson's guard.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rishkinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov working the head and body with strikes.
Rishkinov working the head and body with strikes.
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rishkinov pulls his head out easily.
Rishkinov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rishkinov is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Rishkinov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is stalling here. Bjornsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rishkinov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bjornsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rishkinov regains half guard.
Rishkinov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bjornsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rishkinov!
Rishkinov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rishkinov looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Rishkinov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rishkinov is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rishkinov manages to get himself to full guard.
Rishkinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bjornsson defends it easily.
Rishkinov is looking for a triangle but Bjornsson pushes his legs off easily.
Rishkinov controls Bjornsson momentarily but Bjornsson frees himself.
Bjornsson wants to pass the guard but Rishkinov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bjornsson is one step ahead there.
Bjornsson advances position into side control!
Rishkinov is trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bjornsson off and has taken his back!
Serhey Rishkinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rishkinov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bjornsson up.
Rishkinov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bjornsson's head.
You can see the frustration on Bjornsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bjornsson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov sizes up Bjornsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rishkinov throws a combination. Bjornsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rishkinov misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Rishkinov throws a hook but Bjornsson blocks it.
Rishkinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rishkinov tries to land a leg kick but Bjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Good shot there by Rishkinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut. Bjornsson saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Bjornsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rishkinov doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjornsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rishkinov scores with a shot to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Rishkinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Rishkinov - that landed with a thud.
Rishkinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rishkinov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bjornsson.
Rishkinov misses with some punches.
Bjornsson lands a right hand.
Bjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rishkinov looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Rishkinov controls the action.
Rishkinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjornsson cracks Rishkinov with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson stalling the fight.
Rishkinov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rishkinov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rishkinov.
Bjornsson jumps guard.
Rishkinov working some strikes from top position.
Rishkinov landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but instead Rishkinov has moved into half guard.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bjornsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rishkinov is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is nestled in close to Bjornsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rishkinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bjornsson trying to control here.
Bjornsson is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Rishkinov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rishkinov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson is working to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes but Bjornsson is staying in there.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound effectively.
Rishkinov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rishkinov landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov working the ground and pound effectively.
Rishkinov landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rishkinov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov made sure to mention his sponsor, Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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