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PANDA 79 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Kehveli (ranked 2127 p4p, 2903 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 236 p4p, 313 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimmo Kehveli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooksbank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kehveli!
Brooksbank is looking to take a break and control but Kehveli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brooksbank tries to advance to mount but Kehveli denies him.
Brooksbank is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kehveli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli tries to buck Brooksbank off but Brooksbank is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kehveli, who protects the arm well.
Brooksbank looking to control but instead Kehveli has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brooksbank wants to control but Kehveli is keeping him busy.
Brooksbank wants to advance to full mount but Kehveli doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kehveli controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooksbank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brooksbank looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooksbank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brooksbank throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kehveli to regain full guard.
Brooksbank looking to sit in guard and control but Kehveli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kehveli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank gets a clinch.
Brooksbank pulls guard effortlessly.
Kehveli stands up and waves to Brooksbank to follow him.
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Brooksbank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kehveli.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brooksbank sprawls and moves away.
Brooksbank throws a body shot but no joy.
Kehveli tries to counter with a takedown but Brooksbank is quick to defend against it.
Brooksbank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dave Brooksbank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooksbank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kehveli was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooksbank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brooksbank.
Kehveli checks a leg kick nicely.
Kehveli blocks a head kick by Brooksbank.
Brooksbank clinches up with Kehveli and pushes him back against the cage.
Kehveli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooksbank's efforts to push away.
Brooksbank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooksbank wants to sweep here but Kehveli controlling him for the moment.
Kehveli gets to his feet. Brooksbank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brooksbank dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kehveli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kehveli is trying to improve his position.
Brooksbank working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brooksbank tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehveli tries to bench press Brooksbank off him but Brooksbank keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Kehveli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kehveli being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kehveli is trying to improve his position.
Brooksbank tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank throws a right hand that Kehveli ducks under and follows up with a left that Kehveli also avoids with ease.
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick which misses Kehveli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kehveli tries to avoid it.
Kehveli avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.
Brooksbank dives in and scores a takedown into Kehveli's guard.
Brooksbank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooksbank stands and throws Kehveli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brooksbank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kehveli keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehveli regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brooksbank's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kehveli trying to hold on to Brooksbank's head to control him but Brooksbank postures up.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Brooksbank has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brooksbank is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kehveli makes his way to full guard, as Brooksbank worked for a kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brooksbank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brooksbank throws a series of punches but Kehveli avoids them all with ease.
Kehveli feinted with a counter takedown.
Brooksbank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehveli moves out of range of the body kick from Brooksbank.
Brooksbank drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kehveli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brooksbank looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank trying to move into half guard but instead Kehveli has managed to sweep!
Brooksbank has a closed guard, preventing Kehveli from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehveli gets to his feet. Brooksbank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brooksbank throws the kick towards the body but Kehveli avoids it.
Kehveli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brooksbank sprawls and moves away.
Brooksbank has managed to clinch.
Brooksbank is trying to break free.
Brooksbank ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brooksbank no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brooksbank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kehveli defends well.
Kehveli decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brooksbank, up you get!
Kehveli avoids the body shot from Brooksbank.
Kehveli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank drives through with a takedown into Kehveli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kehveli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brooksbank tries to free his leg and advance position but Kehveli is retaining full guard.
Brooksbank trying to control but Kehveli is working from the bottom.
Brooksbank stands and throws Kehveli's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dave Brooksbank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brooksbank working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brooksbank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kehveli's legs.
Brooksbank wants to take a breather but Kehveli manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Brooksbank.
Brooksbank preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooksbank has gone for a leg lock! Kehveli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brooksbank's guard.
Kehveli gets to his feet - Brooksbank follows without any prompting.
Kimmo Kehveli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Brooksbank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kehveli avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooksbank rushes Kehveli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kehveli lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Brooksbank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooksbank 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Brooksbank!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Brooksbank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Smith (ranked 1731 p4p, 2510 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 252 p4p, 339 weight class). Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Russ Smith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Russ Smith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russ Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Snitch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
Snitch trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Snitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith has control of Snitch's left arm, preventing Snitch from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snitch is on top in guard.
Snitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snitch trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Snitch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Snitch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Smith pulls Snitch in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Snitch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smith keeping control of the position.
Snitch is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Snitch seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Snitch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Snitch is trying to get back to full guard.
Snitch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snitch is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snitch defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Snitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Snitch misses with an uppercut.
Snitch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Snitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Snitch misses.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snitch.
Snitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith thuds his right hand into Snitch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is pulling down on Snitch's head. It's preventing any offense from Snitch, at least for the moment.
Snitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith pulls Snitch in close to his closed guard and prevents Snitch from doing any damage or advancing position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Snitch misses with a wild combination.
Snitch moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith leaves Snitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith scores with a takedown into Snitch's guard.
Snitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snitch wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith is in close to Snitch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Snitch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Snitch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Russ Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snitch cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Snitch drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith shoots and misses
and Snitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith leaves Snitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Snitch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russ Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Snitch lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith takes a swing at Snitch's ribcage but misses.
Snitch ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Snitch misses with an uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snitch or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snitch misses with a right hand
and Smith scores with a counter punch that sends Snitch to the canvas! Smith smells blood - he's punishing Snitch with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Snitch has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russ Smith!
In defeat, Jon Snitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 2699 p4p, 2221 weight class) and Quintet Tarantino (ranked 294 p4p, 243 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quintet Tarantino!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov is looking to clinch but Tarantino is avoiding it.
Tarantino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tarantino looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.
Tarantino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanov rushes Tarantino and presses him up against the cage.
Tarantino pulls Ivanov into guard.
Tarantino keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Tarantino wants to control but Ivanov passes easily into half guard.
We've been hearing that Ivanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tarantino trying to control but Ivanov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarantino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tarantino is pressing down on Ivanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tarantino is on top in guard.
Tarantino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanov kicks Tarantino off and gets to his feet.
Tarantino swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarantino tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarantino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivanov clinches with his opponent.
Tarantino jumps guard.
Tarantino working for a triangle but Ivanov defends it easily.
Tarantino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tarantino trying to control the position here.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarantino is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Tarantino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tarantino slips nicely into half guard.
Tarantino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tarantino seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tarantino is thwarting Ivanov's attempts to control the position.
Tarantino scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tarantino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ivanov pushes Tarantino off looking to stand but Tarantino dives back in and keeps control.
Tarantino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ivanov defends it well.
Ivanov lands with a few short shots to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov is trying to control but can't.
Ivanov has his hands clasped together around Tarantino's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quintet Tarantino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ivanov has Tarantino up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov is trying to trip Tarantino. He has hold of a leg but Tarantino is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ivanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tarantino looking to control.
Tarantino is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Quintet Tarantino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tarantino wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov is pushing down on Tarantino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tarantino is fighting to maintain full guard but Ivanov has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Ivanov there.
Tarantino trying to get back to full guard but Ivanov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tarantino is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanov connects with a nice short shot to Tarantino's temple.
Still in half guard, Ivanov seems content to control.
Tarantino is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Tarantino's hands, connecting with Tarantino's forehead.
Tarantino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarantino.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tarantino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tarantino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Tarantino keeps moving.
Ivanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ivanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tarantino's head.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Tarantino keeps moving.
Tarantino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarantino looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarantino, not yet.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tarantino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov striking off his back but it's not causing Tarantino any problems.
Tarantino is in close to Ivanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tarantino is fighting to break Ivanov's control of his arms but Ivanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ivanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarantino's guard.
Tarantino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Tarantino trying to control the position.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarantino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarantino looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ivanov has picked Tarantino up and slammed him! Tarantino can't keep hold of the triangle and Ivanov manages to pass to side control!
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Tarantino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ivanov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarantino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivan Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarantino throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tarantino closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ivanov quickly recovers to half guard.
Ivanov kicks off Tarantino and gets to his feet.
Ivanov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanov is keen to just control but Tarantino is a slippery customer.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tarantino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tarantino wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarantino gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino has Ivanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Tarantino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tarantino working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarantino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tarantino looking to pass the guard.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Tarantino is proving a slippery customer.
Tarantino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov seems keen to control Tarantino's posture.
Tarantino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanov managing to control the position.
Ivanov is looking to stand up but Tarantino isn't so interested in that idea.
Ivanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarantino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarantino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Tarantino sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tarantino misses with an uppercut. Ivanov saw that one coming.
Tarantino forces Ivanov back against the cage and clinches.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Tarantino tries to break the clinch but Ivanov is controlling the position.
Ivanov drags the fight down to the ground.
Ivanov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tarantino is now in half guard.
Tarantino is trying to control the action in half guard but Ivanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tarantino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ivanov is pressing down on Tarantino's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tarantino won't allow Ivanov to sweep him here.
Ivanov is trying to keep Tarantino in close.
Ivanov is really struggling to control Tarantino but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tarantino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Tarantino is proving a slippery customer.
Tarantino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Quintet Tarantino.
I think Tarantino 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quintet Tarantino!
A relieved looking Quintet Tarantino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 1323 p4p, 1675 weight class) and Alika Hakekia (ranked 155 p4p, 190 weight class). Del Bosque's entrance music is Mimosa - Drippin. A fine choice. Hakekia has chosen Nation Of Violence as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 35 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia throws a hook but Del Bosque blocks it.
Hakekia tests Del Bosque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Del Bosque has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Del Bosque throws out a leg kick but Hakekia moves out of range and Del Bosque only half commits.
Del Bosque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Bosque checks a leg kick nicely.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Del Bosque avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Del Bosque looks to land a body kick but Hakekia moved away.
Del Bosque walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but Del Bosque avoids it.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque cracks Hakekia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Del Bosque moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia throws a hook but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
Hakekia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as Del Bosque jumps back.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Bosque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia looks to land a body kick but Del Bosque moved away.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Bosque counters with a straight right hand.
Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Hakekia jabs Del Bosque to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Hakekia cracks Del Bosque with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Del Bosque.
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Del Bosque's ribs.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Bosque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick.
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Bosque with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Del Bosque jabs Hakekia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia.
It looked like Del Bosque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Bosque checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
Del Bosque lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hakekia. Del Bosque does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Del Bosque looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hakekia walks into a straight right hand from Del Bosque.
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Del Bosque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Del Bosque looks to land a body kick but Hakekia moved away.
Hakekia moves out of range as Del Bosque throws a body kick.
Hakekia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Del Bosque's sensitive parts.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Del Bosque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Bosque.
Hakekia throws a hook but Del Bosque blocks it.
Hakekia tried to score with a low kick but Del Bosque checks it.
Del Bosque lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hakekia at a distance.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Del Bosque with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Del Bosque is out of range.
Del Bosque quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hakekia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Bosque keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hakekia defending well as Del Bosque loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakekia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Bosque counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Del Bosque turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Bosque appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Bosque to score with a decent uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hakekia 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 Del Bosque has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Del Bosque and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hakekia throws a hook but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Bosque appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Del Bosque's shoulder, as Del Bosque tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hakekia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hakekia is looking to slow Del Bosque down with leg kicks.
Del Bosque clobbers Hakekia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Del Bosque is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Del Bosque avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
Del Bosque looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Del Bosque gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice body kick there by Hakekia.
Del Bosque dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hakekia. That did some damage!
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Del Bosque misses with a hook.
Del Bosque gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Del Bosque's head but Del Bosque sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
Hakekia steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Del Bosque.
Hakekia throws a low kick but Del Bosque moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Del Bosque avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Bosque takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Hakekia as he checks the leg kick.
Hakekia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hakekia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Bosque.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Bosque.
Hakekia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Bosque jabs Hakekia right on the nose. Hakekia blinks but takes it well.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Del Bosque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Bosque blocks a leg kick.
Del Bosque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Bosque looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick which misses Hakekia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakekia tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque connects with a body shot.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Del Bosque has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Bosque.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Del Bosque avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Del Bosque. That's going to slow Hakekia down.
Del Bosque ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
And Hakekia responds with a good body kick, but Del Bosque manages to step out the way in time.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Del Bosque.
Hakekia connects with the punch.
Del Bosque blocks a jab.
Del Bosque takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Hakekia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hakekia connects with a right hand. Del Bosque shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Del Bosque might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Del Bosque gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakekia.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia thumps Del Bosque with a low kick.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Del Bosque's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Del Bosque down.
Some wild striking there from Del Bosque.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Del Bosque moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Del Bosque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hakekia throws a right hand that Del Bosque ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Bosque also avoids with ease.
Del Bosque feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Bosque off the cage and back into range.
Hakekia throws a leg kick
and Hakekia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Bosque throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Hakekia. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Del Bosque checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Del Bosque misses with a wild combination.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
A shot to the body from Hakekia misses
and Del Bosque counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hakekia's knee momentarily.
Del Bosque is looking to land body kicks.
Del Bosque thows a leg kick but Hakekia checks it
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Bosque throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hakekia does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hakekia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Bosque lands a head shot.
Del Bosque uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hakekia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Del Bosque is out of range.
It looked like Del Bosque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Bosque stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Del Bosque thumps Hakekia with a low kick.
Hakekia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Del Bosque's legs.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Del Bosque feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hakekia jabs at Del Bosque's body.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.
Good work by Hakekia as he checks the leg kick.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Bosque pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Del Bosque off balance momentarily.
Hakekia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Bosque throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Del Bosque stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Del Bosque moves out of range.
It looked like Del Bosque wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Del Bosque stuns Hakekia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Del Bosque fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hakekia is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Del Bosque moves away from the strike by Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Del Bosque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Del Bosque connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Del Bosque looks for the body kick but Hakekia saw that one coming.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Del Bosque throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Del Bosque.
Del Bosque pushes Hakekia away with a front kick.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
Severo Del Bosque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque is looking to chop away at Hakekia's legs.
And Hakekia responds with a good body kick, but Del Bosque manages to step out the way in time.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Del Bosque can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Bosque throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Del Bosque scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hakekia in his tracks.
Del Bosque chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hakekia lands a head shot.
Hakekia misses the jab.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hakekia counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Hakekia lands but Del Bosque takes it in his stride.
Del Bosque looks to land a left hand but Hakekia moved out of range nicely.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Del Bosque takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick which misses Hakekia's front leg but catches the back leg as Hakekia tries to avoid it.
Hakekia is looking to chop away at Del Bosque's legs.
Del Bosque is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Bosque off the cage and back into range.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Del Bosque looks for the body kick but Hakekia saw that one coming.
Del Bosque lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Del Bosque throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Bosque scores with a hook to the body. Hakekia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Del Bosque stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hakekia.
Del Bosque is looking to chop away at Hakekia's legs.
Hakekia lands a front kick.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Del Bosque half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hakekia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Del Bosque attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Del Bosque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Del Bosque chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws the kick towards the body but Hakekia avoids it.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hakekia.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alika Hakekia.
Well Hakekia 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia took some time post fight to say the following; 'It Feels So Good To Being Back At Lightweight Division, Having Shit 2020 Going 0- 5 In Welter, But Sign With Panda And Win 2 Next Fight. 2021 Is Gonna Be My Year'.
In defeat, Severo Del Bosque stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Be Back Fans'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 1886 p4p, 2251 weight class) and Oscar Oscarsson (ranked 248 p4p, 298 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Oscarsson's choice of entrance music: Pain - Shut Your Mouth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Oscarsson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurtev has Oscarsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oscarsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kurtev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oscarsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev jumps guard but Oscarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oscarsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurtev.
A short left from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson stops a takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Oscarsson is trying to escape back to his feet but Kurtev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kurtev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kurtev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oscarsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oscarsson is not content to let Kurtev control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Kurtev crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kurtev is controlling him well.
Oscarsson dodges the ground and pound from Kurtev.
Oscarsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kurtev tries to score with some ground and pound. Oscarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kurtev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kurtev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oscarsson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kurtev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oscarsson keeps working.
Oscarsson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kurtev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oscarsson to see if he's OK.
Oscarsson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kurtev is controlling him well.
Kurtev throwing strikes but Oscarsson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Oscarsson decides to stand back up.
Kurtev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurtev rushes Oscarsson and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Oscarsson - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson working aggressively here.
Kurtev prevents a body shot from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oscarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kurtev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oscarsson is defending well.
Oscarsson stops a takedown attempt from Kurtev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Oscarsson - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Oscarsson to work.
Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oscarsson prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oscarsson lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Oscarsson.
Kurtev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oscarsson prevents it.
Kurtev tries to pull guard but Oscarsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kurtev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oscarsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kurtev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been informed that Oscarsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Oscarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurtev is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oscarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oscarsson stalling.
Oscarsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oscarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kurtev takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oscarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oscarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurtev goes for a takedown attempt but Oscarsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurtev fails with the takedown
and Oscarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Oscarsson connects with a single shot there.
Oscarsson cracks Kurtev with an uppercut from hell and Kurtev crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Oscarsson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 Kurtev is rocked!
Oscarsson wants to stand but Kurtev is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oh Kurtev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oscarsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kurtev, up you get!
Kurtev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurtev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurtev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Oscarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Kurtev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oscarsson misses with a straight left.
Oscarsson lands a jab.
Krisko Kurtev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kurtev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oscarsson.
Oscarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oscarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oscarsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurtev up against the cage.
Kurtev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oscarsson after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Oscarsson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oscarsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oscarsson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oscarsson down to the mat. Oscarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oscar Oscarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurtev ducks under a wild hook from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson misses with a looping right.
A jab from Oscarsson does it's job there.
Kurtev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kurtev lands in his opponent's guard.
Oscarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kurtev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oscarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oscarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurtev shoots and misses
and Kurtev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oscarsson as he jumps to the side.
Kurtev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oscarsson forces Kurtev back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson pushes Kurtev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oscarsson digs a right hand into Kurtev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kurtev's gas tank.
Oscarsson is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oscarsson down to the mat. Oscarsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the liver by Oscarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Oscar Oscarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oscarsson gets a clinch.
Kurtev is trying to drag Oscarsson to the mat but Oscarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oscarsson works on Kurtev's body with a couple of short punches.
Oscarsson lands a body shot.
Oscarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oscarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oscarsson just leaning against Kurtev, taking a breather.
Oscarsson lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oscarsson gets underhooks to prevent Kurtev's takedown attempt.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Oscarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oscarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oscarsson scores with a shot to the side of Kurtev's head.
Oscarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oscarsson lands a body punch.
A short left from Oscarsson.
Kurtev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oscarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oscarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oscarsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurtev up against the cage.
Oscarsson lands a left hand.
Kurtev jumps guard but Oscarsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oscarsson lands an uppercut.
Oscarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
Oscar Oscarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oscarsson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oscarsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurtev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Oscarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oscarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oscarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kurtev being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Oscarsson.
Kurtev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oscarsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oscarsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Oscarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kurtev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kurtev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oscarsson after a bit of a struggle.
Kurtev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oscarsson lands with a right to the head.
Oscarsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kurtev up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson lands with a right to the head.
Kurtev blocks a body shot from Oscarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oscarsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oscarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oscarsson lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurtev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oscarsson walks away with a smile on his face. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kurtev shoots for a double leg takedown but Oscarsson sprawls well. He's pushed Kurtev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oscarsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Oscarsson coming out on top.
Oscarsson pushes Kurtev up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Kurtev controls the action.
Oscarsson lands a body punch.
Oscarsson looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Oscarsson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oscarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Oscarsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oscarsson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson connects with a big uppercut there that sends Kurtev tumbling to the ground! Oscarsson follows him down into his guard.
Oscarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oscarsson gets to his feet - Kurtev follows without any prompting.
Oscarsson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Kurtev crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar Oscarsson!
A victorious Oscar Oscarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiu BangYou (ranked 689 p4p, 1693 weight class) and Dave Watson (ranked 27 p4p, 72 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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32
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Watson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as BangYou sprawls well. BangYou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
BangYou is looking to clinch.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but BangYou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but BangYou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BangYou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
BangYou throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
BangYou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
Watson is not content to let BangYou control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
BangYou prevents Watson from improving his position.
Nice strikes from BangYou there.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BangYou pulls his head out easily.
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BangYou working Watson over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is not content to let BangYou control the position.
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watson.
Watson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Watson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
BangYou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
BangYou landing some decent shots from guard.
Watson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! BangYou escapes and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Watson tries to bench press BangYou off him but BangYou keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangYou landing a few strikes.
Watson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
BangYou is keen to just control but Watson is a slippery customer.
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BangYou pulls his head out easily.
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
BangYou winds up and cracks Watson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from BangYou.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BangYou lands a nice short elbow.
Watson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Watson is refusing to be controlled, as BangYou sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
Watson looking for submissions off his back.
BangYou trying to control from half guard but Watson is working away.
Ground and pound from BangYou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson taking some punishment here, with BangYou in his half guard.
That has opened up Dave Watson's cut even more.
Watson actively working from the bottom here.
BangYou prevents Watson from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Watson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
BangYou scores with a punch to the head.
The cut above Dave Watson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
BangYou jabs Watson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
BangYou looks for a left high kick but can't connect. BangYou backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Watson's temple! It sends Watson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as BangYou celebrates and the doctors try to help Watson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Aiu BangYou!
A very excited looking Aiu BangYou made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggs (ranked 1090 p4p, 1665 weight class) and Phillip Terrell (ranked 131 p4p, 189 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Terrell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Terrell is looking to chop away at Biggs's legs.
Biggs throws a shot from downtown. Terrell moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Terrell.
Biggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell pushes Biggs away with a front kick.
Biggs takes a kick to the side of the head.
Terrell throws a wild body kick that Biggs sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Terrell does no damage.
Biggs gets tackled into the cage by Terrell. Terrell maintains the clinch.
Biggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Biggs slips under a jab from Terrell.
Biggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Biggs throws a push kick but Terrell slaps the foot to one side.
Biggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Terrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Biggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Terrell throws a hook but Biggs avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Biggs misses with a body shot.
Terrell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biggs.
Biggs misses with a body shot.
Biggs scores with a shot to the body.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Terrell throws a shot to the body.
Terrell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Biggs.
Biggs throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Terrell closes the distance and pushes Biggs back into the cage.
Terrell can't find room to land a body shot as Biggs controls the action.
Biggs is trying to break free.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Biggs.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Terrell can't find room to land a body shot as Biggs controls the action.
A short right from Terrell.
Biggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biggs tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Biggs back against the cage.
Biggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell lands a right hand.
Biggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biggs breaks the clinch.
Biggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Terrell dodges the punch combination from Biggs.
Terrell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Biggs counters with a series of strikes. Terrell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Terrell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Terrell misses.
Terrell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggss head.
Terrell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biggs's efforts to push away.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terrell.
Terrell lands a body punch.
Terrell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Terrell as the two fighters clinch.
Biggs prevents a body shot from Terrell.
Terrell lands a right hand.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Biggs controls his hands.
Biggs misses with a body punch.
Terrell lands a body punch.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biggs backwards.
Terrell has Biggs pressed against the cage, preventing Biggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell lands with a left to the head.
Biggs is rocked!
Terrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Biggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Terrell.
Terrell presses Biggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Biggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Terrell lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Biggs to his knees! Terrell keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Terrell!
An out of breath Phillip Terrell 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Mihailov (ranked 859 p4p, 1916 weight class) and Lee Van Cleefe (ranked 107 p4p, 215 weight class). Van Cleefe has chosen Classics - The Master (1984) TV series as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hristo Mihailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Van Cleefe!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe tries to clinch there but Mihailov circles away.
Nice body punch from Mihailov.
Mihailov misses with a wild combination.
Mihailov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Cleefe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mihailov clinches up against the cage.
Mihailov blocking some punches.
Mihailov breaks the clinch.
Mihailov rushes Van Cleefe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Cleefe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihailov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Mihailov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mihailov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Cleefe. Van Cleefe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe throws a hook to the side of Mihailov's head but Mihailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihailov lands with a big right hook that stumbles Van Cleefe - he's out on his feet here! Mihailov follows up with another monster hook that separates Van Cleefe from consciousness! Van Cleefe falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Mihailov stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hristo Mihailov!
Hristo Mihailov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lee Van Cleefe was interviewed post fight and said 'Old ninjas don't retire they just disappear in a cloud of smoke. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Barkley (ranked 583 p4p, 789 weight class) and Wolfgang Muller (ranked 77 p4p, 98 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Muller's choice of entrance music: In the Hall of the Mountain King. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Muller!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley shoots and misses
and Muller counters with a right hand to the body.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Muller misses.
Barkley thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Muller stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barkley.
Barkley tries to clinch but Muller moves out of range.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Barkley misses with a shot to the body
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley connects with a single shot there.
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!
Barkley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Muller.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Muller cracks Barkley with an open hand slap.
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Barkley should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Ross Barkley has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Muller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley throws a front kick aimed at Muller's knee but Muller avoids it well.
Muller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkley's sensitive parts.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Muller avoids them all with ease.
Muller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley misses with a double jab
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
Muller jabs at Barkley's body.
Muller misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller cracks Barkley 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!
Barkley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barkley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller keeps Barkley at a distance using the push kick.
Barkley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Barkley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Muller does it's job there.
Muller throws the kick towards the body but Barkley avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller 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.
Muller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muller looks to land a body kick but Barkley moved away.
Muller throws a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Muller fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barkley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barkley looks to clinch but Muller throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barkley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wolfgang Muller!
In his post fight interview, Wolfgang Muller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Netti (ranked 55 p4p, 438 weight class) and Mew Choo (ranked 6 p4p, 62 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Netti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Netti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo throws a lazy uppercut
and Netti counters with a good low kick that Choo was not able to check.
Choo throws out a powerful jab.
Choo misses with an uppercut
and Netti counters with a thumping low kick.
Netti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Netti looks to land a left hand but Choo moved out of range nicely.
Choo lunges at Netti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Netti's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Choo misses the target.
It looked like Netti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Choo.
A telegraphed right hand from Netti misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo throws a hook but Netti avoids it easily.
As Choo looks to move away, Netti throws a big counter combo but Choo just gets out of the way.
Choo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Choo manages to break the clinch.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Netti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Netti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netti throws a sloppy head kick and Choo moves out of range easily.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Netti throws an off balance right hand
and Choo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Netti throws a leg kick but Choo moved away.
Choo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Netti with a body shot.
Choo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Choo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Choo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Netti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Netti moves away.
Choo misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Netti.
Netti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Choo scores with a jab to the body.
Netti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Netti looks to score with a jab to the body but Choo is just out of range.
Netti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choo checks the leg kick.
Choo takes a swing at Netti's ribcage but misses.
Netti swinging wildly here.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Netti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Choo manages to circle out of the way.
Choo misses with a hook. Netti ducked under it nicely.
Choo doesn't manage to clinch there - Netti circles away.
A slow jab from Choo misses its intended target.
Netti pushes Choo up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Netti.
Netti scores with a shoulder strike.
Netti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Netti misses with a punch on the inside.
Netti lands an elbow just above Choo 's eye.
Choo tries to pull guard but Netti holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
Netti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Netti to keep the fight standing.
Netti swings wildly with an uppercut but Choo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Netti misses with an elbow strike.
Netti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Choo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mario Netti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mew Choo.
Netti lands a damaging elbow.
Choo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Netti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Netti working aggressively here.
Choo jumps guard.
Netti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Netti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Netti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choo is working an open guard so Netti takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Netti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Choo misses its intended target.
Netti throws a lazy right hand but Choo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Netti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Netti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Netti moves out of range as Choo strikes.
Choo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Netti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Choo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Netti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Netti slips under a jab from Choo.
Netti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Netti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Choo moves away from the strike by Netti.
Netti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Netti's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Netti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Choo lands with a right hand.
Choo thuds a left hand into Netti's body.
Choo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netti clinches up against the cage.
Choo blocks an elbow strike from Netti.
Still in the clinch, Choo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choo throws a punch but it's blocked by Netti.
Choo has a couple of punches blocked by Netti.
Netti has a couple of punches blocked by Choo.
Choo lands a left hand.
Choo is trying to pull guard but Netti has him pressed against the cage.
Choo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Netti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Netti.
Netti digs a right hand underneath Choo's ribcage. Choo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Choo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Netti misses with a punch on the inside.
Netti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Netti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Choo's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A left hand lands to the body for Netti.
A head punch on the inside from Choo fails to land.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Netti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Netti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Netti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Choo is trying to pull guard but Netti has him pressed against the cage.
Netti lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Choo tries to pull guard but Netti won't allow it.
Mario Netti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mew Choo.
Choo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Netti uses from the top position.
Netti pushing down on Choo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Netti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choo keeps working.
Choo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Netti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Netti stalling away here and it's allowed Choo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Choo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Netti stands and throws Choo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Netti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Netti stands up and beckons Choo to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Netti misses.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
As Choo backs away, Netti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Netti moves away.
Netti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Netti misses with a double jab
and Choo counters with a right hand to the body.
Mew Choo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choo stuns Netti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Netti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Choo tries to clinch but Netti moves out of range.
Netti wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Netti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
Netti throwing a counter right hand but Choo manages to avoid it.
Choo slips a jab from Netti.
Netti looks to land a left hand but Choo moved out of range nicely.
Choo tries to clinch up.
Netti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Netti counters with a nice uppercut.
Choo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Netti tries to clinch but Choo is having none of it.
Choo lands a jab to the nose.
Choo swings for the body but Netti moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo misses with a left hand
and Netti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Choo slowing the pace effectively.
Netti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choo misses with some punches.
Choo swings wildly with an uppercut but Netti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo trying to control the position but instead, Netti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Choo into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Netti.
Choo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
Netti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Choo's defenses.
Choo working aggressively here.
Netti misses with some punches.
Choo fails to pull guard.
Choo decides to pull guard.
Choo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Netti defends well.
Netti looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Netti wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
Netti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Netti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Netti from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Netti misses with the combination.
A big left from Choo misses.
Netti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Choo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Netti doesn't seem phased though.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo checks a low kick from Netti.
Netti avoids the body shot from Choo.
Netti misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Netti.
Netti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Netti is just out of range.
Netti pushes Choo up against the cage in a clinch.
Netti pushes Choo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choo.
Choo successfully pulls guard.
Choo being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Netti trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mew Choo just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donk. Choo catches Netti right on the button with a cross.
Choo is looking to clinch.
Netti throws a series of punches but Choo avoids them all with ease.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choo lands a nice shot that snaps Netti's head back.
Choo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Netti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Choo blocks an elbow strike.
Choo wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netti blocks an uppercut.
Choo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Netti smiles and moves away.
Choo throws a poor cross that misses
and Netti counters with a low kick, right behind Choo 's knee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Netti.
Netti avoids the body shot from Choo.
Netti tried to counter with a leg kick but Choo avoided it.
A head kick misses from Netti.
Choo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Netti counters with a left to the body.
Choo jabs at Netti's body.
A punch lands to the side of Choo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Choo throws a body punch but Netti moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Netti.
Netti avoids the body shot from Choo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Netti lands a jab to the nose.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Netti.
Choo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Netti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Netti moves away from the strike by Choo.
Netti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Netti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo lands a nice looking body shot.
Netti swings widly with a right hand
letting Choo counter with a right hand.
Choo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Choo tries to clinch up.
Netti throws a right hand that misses
and Choo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Netti lands with a hook. Choo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Netti misses with a looping left.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choo clinches up with Netti and pushes him back against the cage.
Choo avoids a wild elbow strike from Netti.
Netti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Netti.
Choo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Netti lands a damaging elbow.
Choo fails to pull guard.
Choo pulls guard effortlessly.
Netti looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Netti passes Choo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Netti looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Netti seems to be working for a kimura but Choo defends the submission attempt.
Netti is trying to control the action in half guard but Choo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Netti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Netti is trying to control. Choo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mario Netti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Netti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Choo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Netti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choo.
Netti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Netti moves to clinch but Choo breaks away
and Choo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choo lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Netti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choo throws out the jab.
Netti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Netti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Choo throws a body punch but Netti moves out of range.
Choo looks to land a combination but Netti avoids it well.
Netti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netti scores with a jab. Choo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Choo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Netti manages to avoid it.
Netti swats away the attempt to clinch by Choo.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choo blocks a jab.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Netti.
Netti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Netti counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Mew Choo's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo misses with a lunging right hand
and Netti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Netti.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Choo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Netti.
Choo closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Netti lands a shot to the body.
Choo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Netti blocks an uppercut.
Netti has a couple of punches blocked by Choo.
Choo avoids the elbow strike from Netti, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Netti.
Still in the clinch, Choo scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo is trying to pull guard but Netti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Choo takes a shot to the head.
Choo tries to pull guard but Netti won't allow it.
Choo tries to pull guard but Netti won't allow it.
Mario Netti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mew Choo.
Netti pushes off an throws an elbow but Choo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Choo tries to break free but Netti pushes him back against the cage.
Mario Netti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Netti works on Choo's body with a couple of short punches.
Choo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Choo blocks a body shot from Netti.
Netti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Choo's efforts to push away.
Netti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Choo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Netti.
Choo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Netti just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Choo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Choo tries to pull guard but Netti forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Netti lands a hook that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Netti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Choo avoids a wild elbow strike from Netti.
Choo manages to pull guard.
Netti looking to pass the guard.
Mew Choo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Netti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Netti has managed to get both his arms back between Choo's legs - danger averted.
Netti wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
Netti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Netti.
I think Netti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mario Netti!
Mario Netti retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Mario Netti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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