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Bellicose 102 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RaeRae Usman (ranked 5847 p4p, 6051 weight class) and Brent Jackson (ranked 611 p4p, 621 weight class). Usman comes into the arena with Yaba Buluku blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, RaeRae Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Usman controlling him for the moment.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Usman won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Usman is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Usman is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Usman is very close to passing his half guard.
Usman is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Usman eventually gives up the hold.
Usman controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Usman pulls his head out easily.
Usman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Usman works his way into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Usman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Usman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pushing Usman's head away, looking to escape. Usman manages to hold on to the position though.
Usman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson tries to bench press Usman off him but Usman keeps the position.
Usman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Usman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Usman is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Usman advances to full mount.
Usman looking for a guillotine from mount but Jackson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Usman wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Usman.
Jackson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Usman wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Usman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Usman wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Usman.
Usman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Usman looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson wants to control but Usman is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jackson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Usman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usman.
Jackson misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Usman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RaeRae Usman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Usman thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Usman closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Usman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Usman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Usman tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RaeRae Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Usman.
Usman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Usman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Brent Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Usman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
RaeRae Usman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usman throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Usman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Usman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Usman tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usman.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Usman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Usman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Usman off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jackson looking to hold on to the position here but Usman rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brent Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Usman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Usman scores with a nice body kick.
Usman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson throws a hook but Usman avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Usman moves out of range.
Usman takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Usman.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Usman just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brent Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Usman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Usman is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Usman lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Usman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Usman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Usman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Usman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Usman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Usman goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Usman has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Usman is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RaeRae Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Usman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Usman is controlling him.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Usman's takedown attempt.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Usman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Usman won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Usman drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Usman off! Usman jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Usman is controlling him.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Usman wants to sweep but no luck.
Usman keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
RaeRae Usman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Usman looking for a sweep. Not yet Usman, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brent Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Jackson!
In his post fight interview, Brent Jackson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
RaeRae Usman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my opponent for helping me to train harder than I ever had before. I'll be back, and ready to fight again soon!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Robertson (ranked 4164 p4p, 3535 weight class) and Billy Conforto (ranked 498 p4p, 442 weight class). Conforto has chosen Alabama- Bishop Gunn as his entrance music. 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Conforto lands.
 It looks like Jake Robertson has been cut.
Robertson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robertson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Conforto did well to prevent Robertson getting side control.
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conforto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conforto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robertson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Robertson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Conforto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Robertson is looking to advance position but Conforto won't allow it.
Robertson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson is looking for a kimura here.
Conforto looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robertson.
Conforto is staying active underneath Robertson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robertson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Robertson looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conforto taking shots to the head.
Conforto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson content just to control the position here.
Conforto is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Robertson working the ground and pound effectively.
Robertson tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
Robertson cracks Conforto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Robertson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Robertson landing strikes from the mount.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson landing shots from mount.
Robertson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Conforto is trying to stand.
Robertson looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conforto wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robertson won't let Conforto get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Robertson tries to control but Conforto wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conforto is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Robertson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robertson takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Conforto misses with a punch on the inside.
Conforto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robertson looking for a takedown.
Robertson goes for a takedown attempt but Conforto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson slips a jab from Conforto.
Conforto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conforto there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Robertson misses.
Conforto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conforto as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Conforto.
Robertson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conforto throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conforto defends well and Robertson ends up having to push Conforto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conforto throws an elbow but it misses.
Conforto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conforto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertsons head.
Conforto manages to break the clinch.
Conforto works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Conforto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conforto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robertson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conforto.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robertson.
Conforto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robertson.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conforto can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conforto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson misses with a body shot
enabling Conforto to counter with a crisp jab.
Robertson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Conforto counters with a big right hand! Oh Robertson is in trouble here! Conforto follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Conforto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankee Guh Noo (ranked 3781 p4p, 5368 weight class) and Boomer Scarborough (ranked 455 p4p, 572 weight class). Guh Noo comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. Scarborough comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rumjacks - An Irish Pub Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frankee Guh Noo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankee Guh Noo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boomer Scarborough!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guh Noo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarborough.
Guh Noo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scarborough sprawls well. Scarborough wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guh Noo gets slowly back to his feet.
Guh Noo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scarborough.
Guh Noo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Scarborough.
Guh Noo dives in and scores a takedown into Scarborough's guard.
Scarborough is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Scarborough looking to throw knees to the head but Guh Noo is blocking nicely.
Scarborough with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guh Noo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scarborough to keep the fight standing.
Scarborough scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Frankee Guh Noo has been cut.
Guh Noo managing to block the knees to the body from Scarborough.
Scarborough tries to land knees in the clinch but Guh Noo avoids the damage to the body.
Guh Noo is trying to pull guard but Scarborough has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankee Guh Noo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guh Noo decides to pull guard.
Scarborough must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guh Noo wants to sweep here but Scarborough controlling him for the moment.
Scarborough trying to control the position from guard on top but Guh Noo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarborough looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scarborough won't allow Guh Noo to sweep him here.
Guh Noo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scarborough defends well.
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.
Scarborough trying to control the position from guard on top but Guh Noo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarborough postures up in Guh Noo's guard and throws a big left but Guh Noo blocks it.
Scarborough showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Guh Noo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scarborough can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scarborough 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.
Scarborough told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Guh Noo looking for a guillotine here but Scarborough defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guh Noo is working an open guard so Scarborough takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Scarborough stuffs the takedown attempt from Guh Noo. Guh Noo gets slowly back to his feet.
Boomer Scarborough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarborough lands a body shot.
Guh Noo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scarborough counters by moving into the clinch.
Scarborough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Guh Noo's elbow.
Scarborough is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guh Noo is keeping busy.
Guh Noo blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Scarborough scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guh Noo jumps guard but Scarborough turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Scarborough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guh Noo blocking some punches.
A short right from Scarborough.
Guh Noo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scarborough tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guh Noo avoids it.
Scarborough scores a nice knee to the body.
Guh Noo tries to pull guard but Scarborough forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guh Noo jumps guard.
Guh Noo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarborough controlling from the top position.
Scarborough is continuing to stall.
Guh Noo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scarborough doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scarborough manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scarborough is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boomer Scarborough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankee Guh Noo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Scarborough. No joy for Guh Noo on that attempt.
Scarborough looks to throw the jab but Guh Noo is out of range.
Guh Noo wants to clinch up but Scarborough keeps it at a distance.
Scarborough misses with a wild body shot.
Guh Noo goes for a double leg but Scarborough avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scarborough continues to drive forward.
Guh Noo manages to pull guard.
Scarborough is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guh Noo has his foot on Scarborough's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarborough works his way back into a safe position though.
Scarborough stands up from Guh Noo's guard - Scarborough perhaps looking for a knockout.
Guh Noo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarborough defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guh Noo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankee Guh Noo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guh Noo tries to clinch up.
Guh Noo is looking to clinch.
Scarborough feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guh Noos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Scarborough tenderised Guh Noo's leg. Guh Noo is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guh Noo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 Guh Noo is rocked!
Scarborough closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Guh Noo out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boomer Scarborough!
Our winner, Boomer Scarborough, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Volkov (ranked 2719 p4p, 2904 weight class) and Viper Pitt Jr (ranked 102 p4p, 107 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Volkov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rasputin - Boney M.. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Solid boxing
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Viper Pitt Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Pitt Jr moves out of range easily.
Pitt Jr moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Pitt Jr feints a jab promting Volkov to slip. Pitt Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Volkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitt Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitt Jr misses with a double jab.
Volkov throws a right hand that Pitt Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitt Jr also avoids with ease.
Pitt Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Volkov shakes him off and moves away.
Pitt Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Pitt Jr looks to land a combination. Volkov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pitt Jr throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Pitt Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Volkov.
Pitt Jr throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pitt Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Pitt Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitt Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Pitt Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a body punch but Pitt Jr moves out of range.
Pitt Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov counters with a left and a right that stings Pitt Jr.
Pitt Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pitt Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitt Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitt Jr ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Pitt Jr.
Pitt Jr looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
Pitt Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Volkov circles away.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Pitt Jr didn't see that one coming.
 It looks like Viper Pitt Jr has been cut.
Pitt Jr cracks Volkov with a good jab.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitt Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitt Jr misses with a straight left.
Pitt Jr stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Pitt Jr is out of range.
Pitt Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitt Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitt Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitt Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pitt Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Pitt Jr moves away and avoids it.
Pitt Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Volkov.
Pitt Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pitt Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pitt Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pitt Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Pitt Jr has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.
Volkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pitt Jr.
Pitt Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkov defends it well.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pitt Jr with the ground and pound but Volkov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Volkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Volkov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Volkov tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pitt Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pitt Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitt Jr manages to avoid it.
Pitt Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Pitt Jr trying to control the position but instead, Volkov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pitt Jr into the cage.
Volkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pitt Jr is trying to push Volkov away but Volkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Pitt Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitt Jr's efforts to push away.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
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 Nikolai Volkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viper Pitt Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Volkov with a nice cross.
Pitt Jr shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov blocks the body kick.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Pitt Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitt Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov cracks Pitt Jr with an open hand slap.
Volkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Volkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Volkov - just one landing.
Volkov lands a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Volkov!
Pitt Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkov tests Pitt Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitt Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Volkov. Pitt Jr shrugs it off though.
Pitt Jr slips a straight right by Volkov.
Good leg kick by Volkov.
Volkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pitt Jr is breathing heavily.
Volkov throws a jab when Pitt Jr was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Pitt Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Pitt Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Pitt Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viper Pitt Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pitt Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitt Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Volkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Pitt Jr's ribs.
Pitt Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov throws a quick counter head kick but Pitt Jr was just out of range.
Pitt Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Volkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pitt Jr somewhat.
Nikolai Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viper Pitt Jr.
Volkov misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov connects with a jab.
That has opened up Viper Pitt Jr's cut even more.
Pitt Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Pitt Jr moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Volkov throws the left hand but Pitt Jr avoids the punch easily.
Pitt Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Pitt Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pitt Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pitt Jr.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pitt Jr.
A big right from Volkov misses.
Volkov sets himself, and Pitt Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Volkov avoids it this time.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Pitt Jr moved out of range nicely.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitt Jr.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitt Jr.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitt Jr can do to turn this around?
Volkov takes a swing at Pitt Jr's ribcage but misses.
Pitt Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitt Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Volkov lands a front kick.
Pitt Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitt Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitt Jr.
A big right from Pitt Jr misses.
Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Viper Pitt Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pitt Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitt Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pitt Jr misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov throws a body punch but Pitt Jr moves out of range.
Pitt Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pitt Jr duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Volkov misses.
Volkov slips under a jab from Pitt Jr.
Pitt Jr looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Pitt Jr slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
Volkov delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitt Jr.
Pitt Jr avoids the body shot from Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitt Jr. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov connects with a crisp jab.
Pitt Jr throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
No joy there for Pitt Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. Volkov catches Pitt Jr right on the button with a cross.
Viper Pitt Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitt Jr at a distance.
Pitt Jr dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitt Jr tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pitt Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Volkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Volkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viper Pitt Jr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Volkov leaves Pitt Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Volkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitt Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitt Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Volkov lands a jab to Pitt Jr's midsection.
Pitt Jr fails to land the takedown.
Pitt Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pitt Jr under the eye.
Pitt Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pitt Jr.
Nikolai Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov digs a good hook to Pitt Jr's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitt Jr is just out of range.
Pitt Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pitt Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov scores with a jab. Pitt Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Volkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Pitt Jr takes one to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Viper Pitt Jr's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nikolai Volkov!
Nikolai Volkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dogo Musaga (ranked 3874 p4p, 3011 weight class) and Kazuya Mishima (ranked 469 p4p, 381 weight class). Mishima has chosen Techno Syndrome Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. Kazuya Mishima has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dogo Musaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuya Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Mishima blocks the low kick.
Musaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Musaga with a jab.
Donk. Musaga catches Mishima right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Musaga.
Musaga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mishima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musaga avoids it really well and circles away.
Musaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Mishima off the cage and back into range.
Musaga throws a head kick that misses.
Musaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musaga throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishima tries to keep at a distance but Musaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Musaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Musaga misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Mishima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Musaga can't fight it off and eventually Mishima manages to take the fight to the floor. Musaga looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mishima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Musaga trying to control the position here.
Mishima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Musaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mishima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Musaga is controlling Mishima's posture.
Mishima told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mishima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mishima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mishima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mishima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Musaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musaga keeping moving, preventing Mishima from controlling successfully.
Mishima tries to free his leg and advance position but Musaga is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mishima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mishima passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mishima working the body and head with strikes.
Mishima working away.
Musaga dodges the ground and pound from Mishima.
Musaga is looking for a sweep.
Musaga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mishima on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima trying to control the action but Musaga is working from the bottom.
Mishima grinds an elbow into Musaga's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Mishima.
Musaga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Musaga tries to get out of the position.
Musaga tries to bench press Mishima off him but Mishima keeps the position.
Musaga parries the strikes from Mishima easily there. Mishima is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Musaga to escape.
Musaga is looking to regain half guard here but Mishima keeps moving and retains side control.
Mishima throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mishima misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mishima is looking to take a break and control but Musaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mishima throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mishima looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Musaga is avoiding damage well.
Mishima is putting a hurting on Musaga here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is looking to take a break and control but Musaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mishima looks up at the clock and then as Musaga takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mishima smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Musaga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mishima lands a few punches from side control.
Mishima lands an elbow.
Mishima lands an elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Mishima.
Musaga is trying to improve his position.
Mishima working the ground and pound.
Musaga on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mishima wants to control but Musaga is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Mishima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mishima throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Musaga stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mishima follows into mount!
Musaga is trying desperately to improve position.
Mishima moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Musaga has worked his arm free - good work by Musaga!
Musaga regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musaga is concentrating on defense, preventing Mishima from advancing position.
Mishima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mishima is keen to just control but Musaga is a slippery customer.
Mishima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musaga tries to roll over but Mishima keeps him under control.
Mishima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Mishima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Mishima there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Musaga suckers Mishima into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Musaga is now in Mishima's guard!
Mishima pushes Musaga off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Musaga digs a good body shot into Mishima's ribs.
Musaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dogo Musaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mishima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dogo Musaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Musaga misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musaga jabs Mishima right on the nose. Mishima blinks but takes it well.
Musaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Musaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mishima's hands.
Musaga needs to keep his hands up - Mishima had a free shot at his head there.
Mishima defending well as Musaga loads up on a big left hand.
Mishima feints the counter takedown.
Musaga rushes Mishima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Musaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mishima backwards.
Musaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Musaga working aggressively here.
Musaga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mishima trying to stall but Musaga improves his position.
Mishima stalling the fight.
Mishima working Musaga over with knees to the body.
Mishima blocks an uppercut.
Mishima blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Musaga throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Musaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Musaga lands a shoulder strike.
Musaga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Musaga tries to throw a body punch but Mishima avoids it by throwing Musaga back against the cage.
Musaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mishima tries to work over Musaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mishima has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Musaga clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mishima throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mishima tries to get the hooks in deep but Musaga pushed the leg off.
Mishima misses with punches from the back.
Mishima keeps control of the position as Musaga tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mishima. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Mishima somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mishima looking for the RNC.
Musaga defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima looking to break Musaga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Musaga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mishima will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Musaga covering up well and avoiding damage.
Musaga trying to control the position but Mishima manages to sink in the hooks.
Mishima working for the choke.
Mishima tightening his grip on Musaga, looking for the choke.
Musaga covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mishima missing with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Mishima 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. This is the final round!
Mishima blocks a low kick nicely.
Musaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Musaga with a jab.
Mishima misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Musaga moves out of range easily.
Musaga throws a leg kick that is checked
so Mishima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Musaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mishima postures up in Musaga's guard and throws a big left but Musaga blocks it.
Mishima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mishima throwing strikes but missing.
Mishima postures up in Musaga's guard and throws a big left but Musaga blocks it.
Musaga is pulling down on Mishima's head. It's preventing any offense from Mishima, at least for the moment.
Musaga keeping full guard, as Mishima tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Musaga is controlling Mishima's posture.
Mishima connects with a couple of short punches.
Mishima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mishima working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mishima looking to pass the guard.
Mishima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Musaga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Musaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Musaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Musaga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Mishima.
Musaga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mishima momentarily.
Musaga misses with a straight right.
Musaga lands with a straight right. Mishima didn't see that one coming.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mishima blocks a jab.
Musaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Musaga was covering up waiting for the punch and Mishima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mishima throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throwing strikes from guard but Musaga blocks nicely.
Mishima landing with the ground and pound.
Mishima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mishima trying to control the position from guard on top but Musaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mishima is looking to work some ground and pound but Musaga has wrist control.
Musaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
Mishima throws a big elbow that misses.
Musaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dogo Musaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mishima throws a big right hand that misses.
Mishima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mishima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mishima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mishima is looking to work some ground and pound but Musaga has wrist control.
Mishima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mishima throwing strikes from guard but Musaga blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazuya Mishima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mishima throws a nice head kick!
Mishima thuds his right hand into Musaga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Musaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mishima.
A telegraphed right hand from Musaga misses the target.
Mishima moves out of range as Musaga strikes.
Musaga closes the distance and clinches.
Musaga misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuya Mishima.
I've got Mishima winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuya Mishima!
Kazuya Mishima bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 2347 p4p, 2726 weight class) and Lucifer Morningstar (ranked 312 p4p, 358 weight class). Morningstar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Highway to hell. Lucifer Morningstar has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucifer Morningstar!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morningstar lands a body shot.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Morningstar off the cage and back into range.
Morningstar throws a good cross that connects.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by James.
Morningstar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jesse James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morningstar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Morningstar throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morningstar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morningstar tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morningstar moves out of range of the strikes.
Morningstar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morningstar lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws a hook but Morningstar blocks it.
Morningstar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morningstar.
Morningstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Morningstar lands a head shot.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James misses with a body shot
enabling Morningstar to counter with a crisp jab.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morningstar manages to avoid it.
A big right from James misses.
James misses with a hook. Morningstar ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morningstar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morningstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
James misses the jab.
James checks the leg kick.
James takes a swing at Morningstar's ribcage but misses.
Morningstar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James misses with a looping right.
James throws a shot from downtown. Morningstar moves away and avoids it.
Morningstar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morningstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
Morningstar throws a counter combo.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morningstar.
Morningstar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Morningstar moves away from the strike by James.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Morningstar coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morningstar blocking some punches.
James pushes Morningstar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James misses with the head strike.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morningstar's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morningstar tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James keeps control of Morningstar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James is working Morningstar over against the cage.
Morningstar is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James tries a body shot but Morningstar blocks it.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morningstar can't break the clinch.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James presses Morningstar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James lands a body punch.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James is leaning against Morningstar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morningstar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morningstar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James tries to work over Morningstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James digs a right hand into Morningstar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morningstar's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James is leaning against Morningstar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morningstar looks winded!
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from James.
A nice left hand lands by James.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
James pushes Morningstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James is working Morningstar over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James scores with a shot to the side of Morningstar's head.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by James.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
James scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morningstar. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morningstar slips under a jab from James.
Nice uppercut there from James.
A head kick misses from Morningstar.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
 Morningstar is rocked!
James slips under a jab from Morningstar.
Morningstar ducks under a wild hook from James.
James comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morningstar throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
Morningstar is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from James misses.
Morningstar seems to have recovered his senses.
James tests Morningstar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morningstar takes one on the button.
Morningstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Morningstar throws a hook but James blocks it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James 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.
Morningstar throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morningstar.
Morningstar throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem.
Morningstar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jesse James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morningstar throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morningstar. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morningstar slips under a jab.
James clinches up with Morningstar and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
Morningstar wants to get back to striking at distance but James won't allow it.
Morningstar takes a shot to the head.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by James.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from James.
A short left from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Morningstar is breathing heavily.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands a right hand.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
Morningstar takes a shot to the head.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James pushes Morningstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from James.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from James.
A short left from James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morningstar or not.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morningstar backwards.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
James lands a shot to the body.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from James.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from James.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
James lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Morningstar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morningstar or not.
James gets through Morningstar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from James.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James pushes Morningstar against the cage. James is working some dirty boxing. James pushes off with a quick right hook! Morningstar goes down! Morningstar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! James moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse James!
A victorious Jesse James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Lucifer Morningstar had this to say: 'I don't lose'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 1791 p4p, 3105 weight class) and Sammy Jam (ranked 193 p4p, 312 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nakachi Tadageru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammy Jam!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jam as he jumps to the side.
Tadageru walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tadageru.
Jam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jam bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tadageru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tadageru regains half guard.
Tadageru gets full guard.
Tadageru trying to control the position here.
Jam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tadageru will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jam looking to pass the guard.
Tadageru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jam drops back looking for a leg! Tadageru is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tadageru manages to kick Jam off! Jam jumps back into Tadageru's guard.
Jam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tadageru is keeping the position for now.
Jam stopping the sweep attempt from Tadageru.
Tadageru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jam's guard.
Jam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tadageru stays in close to Jam's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tadageru landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jam controlling the position.
Jam has his foot on Tadageru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tadageru works his way back into a safe position though.
Tadageru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tadageru's guard.
Jam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tadageru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jam defends well.
Jam passes Tadageru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tadageru.
Jam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tadageru wants to sweep but no luck.
Jam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jam passes Tadageru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tadageru manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tadageru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tadageru lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
Tadageru landing some decent shots from guard.
Tadageru working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jam looking for a sweep. Not yet Jam, not yet.
Jam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jam has his foot on Tadageru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tadageru works his way back into a safe position though.
Jam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tadageru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tadageru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jam takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tadageru working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tadageru working the head with strikes.
Tadageru lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tadageru trying to control the action but Jam is working from the bottom.
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 Nakachi Tadageru 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.
Tadageru feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jam has his foot on Tadageru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tadageru works his way back into a safe position though.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tadageru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tadageru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving.
Tadageru lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jam working a defensive guard here.
Tadageru is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakachi Tadageru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tadageru is in close to Jam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jam has momentary wrist control but Tadageru slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tadageru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tadageru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tadageru has managed to get both his arms back between Jam's legs - danger averted.
Tadageru is working Jam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
Jam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tadageru is in close to Jam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tadageru 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.
Jam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tadageru works over Jam with some ground and pound from guard.
Tadageru landing with the ground and pound.
Jam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Jam looking to control.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Jam keeps moving.
Tadageru postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tadageru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jam can do to turn this around?
Tadageru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tadageru is one step ahead there.
Tadageru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tadageru is aware though and is defending well.
Tadageru scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
Jam 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru connects with a couple of short punches.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tadageru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tadageru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jam is keeping the position for now.
Jam working a defensive guard here.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Tadageru from controlling successfully.
Jam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tadageru is one step ahead there.
Tadageru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tadageru is aware though and is defending well.
Tadageru sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jam keeping full guard, as Tadageru tries to pass.
Jam has his foot on Tadageru's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tadageru works his way back into a safe position though.
Jam wants to sweep here but Tadageru controlling him for the moment.
Tadageru is working Jam over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tadageru working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jam's head.
Tadageru is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tadageru lands a couple of elbows.
Tadageru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakachi Tadageru dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Tadageru shoots in looking for a takedown. Jam tries to sprawl out of it but Tadageru keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tadageru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tadageru gets caught napping as Jam dives in and scores a takedown. Tadageru manages to retain guard.
Tadageru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tadageru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jam looking to pass the guard.
Jam passes Tadageru's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tadageru is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sammy Jam!
Sammy Jam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Clarke (ranked 1226 p4p, 1317 weight class) and Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 183 p4p, 197 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke jabs Seanoa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seanoa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clarke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clarke throws a leg kick but Seanoa checks it.
Clarke misses with a shot to the body
and Seanoa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick from Clarke.
Clarke missing with a left hand there. Seanoa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seanoa tries a quick counter leg kick but Clarke is wise to it.
Clarke swings for the body but Seanoa moves out of range.
Clarke cracks Seanoa with a good jab.
Seanoa scores with a nice body kick.
Clarke looks to land a right hand but Seanoa moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seanoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clarke misses with a looping left.
Seanoa tries to clinch but Clarke is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seanoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarke is just out of range.
Clarke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clarke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seanoa's head.
Seanoa throws a good cross that connects.
Clarke throws a nice looking combination but Seanoa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clarke scores with a jab.
Clarke scores with a shot to the body.
Lewis Clarke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarke scores with a decent looking hook.
Seanoa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clarke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clarke works over Seanoa's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clarke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clarke throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seanoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Clarke.
Seanoa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seanoa avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Clarke lands a nice shot that snaps Seanoa's head back.
Seanoa throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Clarke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Seanoa.
Clarke missing with a left hand there. Seanoa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarke scores with the left hand. Seanoa knows he should have avoided that one.
Clarke tests Seanoa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clarke throws a right hand that Seanoa ducks under and follows up with a left that Seanoa also avoids with ease.
Clarke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seanoa counters with a nice leg kick.
Seanoa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seanoa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarke throws a hook but Seanoa blocks it.
Seanoa rushes Clarke and presses him up against the cage.
Clarke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Clarke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seanoa.
Seanoa jumps guard but Clarke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Seanoa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clarke after a bit of a struggle.
Seanoa jumps guard.
Seanoa has his foot on Clarke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clarke works his way back into a safe position though.
Seanoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clarke content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seanoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seanoa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarke is one step ahead there.
Clarke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Seanoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Clarke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seanoa.
Clarke misses with a body shot
and Seanoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarke throws a looping overhand right but Seanoa ducks down to avoid it.
Seanoa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Clarke jabs at Seanoa's body.
Seanoa delivers a nice body kick.
Seanoa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clarke tries to bum rush Seanoa with a series of wild strikes but Seanoa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seanoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clarke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clarke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seanoa can do to turn this around?
Seanoa moves to clinch but Clarke breaks away
and Clarke counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa clinches.
Clarke manages to break the clinch.
Seanoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seanoa tries to counter with a clinch but Clarke shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke lands with a hook. Seanoa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the body from Clarke misses
and Seanoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Lewis Clarke has been cut.
Seanoa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick from Clarke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Clarke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clarke.
Seanoa tries to move into range but Clarke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clarke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seanoa.
Seanoa drives through and clinches with Clarke against the cage.
Clarke misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seanoa.
Seanoa lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seanoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Clarke controls his hands.
Seanoa tries to pull guard but Clarke holds him up against the cage and eventually Seanoa drops back down to his feet.
Seanoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clarke's elbow.
I was talking to Clarke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seanoa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clarke smiles and moves away.
Clarke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clarke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clarke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seanoas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seanoa walks into a jab.
Clarke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seanoa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seanoa moves out of range as Clarke strikes.
Seanoa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Clarke blocks it well.
Seanoa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Seanoa blocks a jab.
It seemed like Seanoa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seanoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seanoa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seanoa pushes Clarke up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Clarke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seanoa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seanoa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lewis Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuufo Seanoa.
Clarke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clarke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seanoa cracks Clarke with a nice body shot.
Seanoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Clarke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seanoa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seanoa throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seanoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clarke has a couple of punches blocked by Seanoa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seanoa tries a body shot but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke looking to throw knees to the head but Seanoa is blocking nicely.
Seanoa lands with a light punch inside.
Seanoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seanoa misses with a body punch.
Seanoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seanoa tries to pull guard but Clarke won't allow it.
Clarke gets underhooks to prevent Seanoa's takedown attempt.
Seanoa tries a body shot but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clarke cracks a nice hook into Seanoa's ribs.
Clarke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seanoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clarke throws a jab when Seanoa was well out of range.
Seanoa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clarke.
Seanoa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clarke connects with a looping right hand.
Seanoa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Clarke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Clarke'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. This is the final round!
Seanoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Clarke catches Seanoa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seanoa slips a jab and a cross from Clarke.
Seanoa is looking to clinch but Clarke is avoiding it.
Clarke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clarke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clarke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clarke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarke backing away here, and Seanoa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clarke.
Seanoa scores with a one two! Clarke had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seanoa rushes Clarke and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Seanoa.
Seanoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clarke struggles to land a body shot inside as Seanoa controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seanoa.
Seanoa lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Seanoa fails to land.
Clarke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Seanoa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clarke is rocked!
Seanoa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Clarke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seanoa lands a nice uppercut.
Seanoa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Clarke to his knees! Seanoa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuufo Seanoa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rak Boonliang (ranked 275 p4p, 763 weight class) and Sammy Nyla (ranked 39 p4p, 102 weight class). Boonliang comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to the bone. Rak Boonliang has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rak Boonliang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Nyla misses.
Nyla misses with a hook
and Boonliang counters with a nice uppercut.
Boonliang lunges at Nyla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nyla's hand.
Nyla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nyla avoids the body shot from Boonliang.
Nyla lands a slapping body shot.
Boonliang moves out of range of the strikes.
Nyla misses with a body punch
and Boonliang counters with a stiff right hand.
Boonliang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nyla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boonliang counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nyla throws a right hand that misses
letting Boonliang counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Boonliang's head coaches at LVPED that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a sloppy head kick
and Nyla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nyla loads up on a big right hand but Boonliang slips the punch.
Nyla lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boonliang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyla throws a lazy right hand but Boonliang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boonliang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nyla throws the left hand but Boonliang avoids the punch easily.
Boonliang throwing a counter right hand but Nyla manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boonliang, as that shot connected.
Boonliang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nyla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyla pushes Boonliang up against the cage in a clinch.
Nyla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boonliang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyla's elbow.
Nyla has a couple of punches blocked by Boonliang.
Nyla throws a head punch that misses.
Boonliang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boonliang.
Boonliang swings wildly with an uppercut but Nyla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boonliang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyla's elbow.
Boonliang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nyla.
Boonliang pushes Nyla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boonliang fails to land.
Nyla is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nyla lands with a light punch inside.
Nyla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boonliang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nylas head.
Nyla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boonliang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boonliang misses with the head strike.
Boonliang blocks an uppercut.
Boonliang lands an uppercut.
Boonliang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nyla's elbow.
Nyla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nyla takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boonliang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Boonliang.
Boonliang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boonliang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyla misses with a right hand
letting Boonliang counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nyla tries to clinch there but Boonliang circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyla throws a poor cross that misses
and Boonliang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Boonliang.
Sammy Nyla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a combination that misses
and Nyla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nyla throws a jab but it's blocked by Boonliang.
Nyla looks to throw the jab but Boonliang is out of range.
Boonliang is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Boonliang. That snapped Nyla's head back.
Nyla throws an off balance right hand
and Boonliang counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nyla throws an off balance right hand
and Boonliang counters with a nice right hand that sends Nyla toppling to the canvas! Nyla scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boonliang finish him?!
Nyla is rocked!
Boonliang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nyla is holding his hands too far apart here. Boonliang throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Nyla is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rak Boonliang!
Rak Boonliang retains his lightweight title!
Rak Boonliang spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Smif (ranked 713 p4p, 986 weight class) and Kai Tokugawa (ranked 106 p4p, 143 weight class). Smif comes to the cage accompanied by Playtime. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tokugawa misses with a low kick.
Smif misses with a straight right.
Tokugawa wants to counter the offense by Smif and move into the clinch position.
Kai Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
A telegraphed right hand from Tokugawa misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
Smif misses with a hook
and Tokugawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tokugawa.
Smif throws the left hand but Tokugawa avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tokugawa punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tokugawa.
Smif closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokugawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tokugawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tokugawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokugawa with a nice calf kick.
Tokugawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tokugawa works Smif's body with a nice hook.
Smif misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tokugawa lands a body shot.
Smif keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokugawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif lands the left hand.
Smif tests Tokugawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tokugawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smif rather than just go for the knockout.
Tokugawa misses with a straight right.
Tokugawa throws the left hand but Smif avoids the punch easily.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Smif. Those never looked like landing.
Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Tokugawa is looking to slow Smif down with leg kicks.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif connects with a body shot that sends Tokugawa's belly button to the back.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokugawa ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
Tokugawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smif circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
Smif avoids the body shot from Tokugawa.
Smif tries to clinch there but Tokugawa circles away.
Tokugawa cracks Smif with a good jab.
Tokugawa lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa lands a jab to Smif's midsection.
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!
Smif misses with a combination
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smif walks into a jab.
Tokugawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tokugawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smif misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tokugawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smif scores with a jab. Tokugawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tokugawa.
Smif misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smif tries to clinch there but Tokugawa circles away.
Smif misses with an uppercut
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smif takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tokugawa scores with the left hand. Smif knows he should have avoided that one.
Kai Tokugawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smif clinches with his opponent.
Tokugawa cracks Smif with a nice body shot.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tokugawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smif backwards.
Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Tokugawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a shot to the body.
Tokugawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Tokugawa throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smif throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a nice body shot.
Tokugawa connects with a solid leg kick.
Tokugawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smif misses with a hook
and Tokugawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tokugawa.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokugawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tokugawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tokugawa feints and then cracks Smif's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smif down.
Tokugawa lands a jab to the nose.
Smif checks a leg kick.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Smif is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif misses with a body shot.
Tokugawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokugawa throws a shot to the body.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tokugawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smif avoids the body shot from Tokugawa.
Decent striking displayed by Tokugawa there.
Tokugawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Smif misses.
Tokugawa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tokugawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smif to score with a decent uppercut.
Tokugawa misses with a combination
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa throws a leg kick
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
Smif misses with a body shot
and Tokugawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tokugawa lands with a cross.
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tokugawa. Those never looked like landing.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif works the jab nicely.
Tokugawa punishes Smif's body with a nice straight punch.
Tokugawa walks into a left hand.
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tokugawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tokugawa swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Smif takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tokugawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokugawa lands a jab to the head.
Tokugawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tokugawa lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tokugawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tokugawa. That's going to slow Smif down.
Tokugawa tries to score with a low kick but Smif moves his leg out of the way.
Tokugawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Smif seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Tokugawa.
A cross from Tokugawa lands.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Smif swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Smif misses.
Tokugawa flicks out a counter leg kick but Smif steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif misses with a double jab.
Smif wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smif takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tokugawa motions for Smif to come forward. Tokugawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif takes a swing at Tokugawa's ribcage but misses.
Smif with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tokugawa to score with a decent uppercut.
Smif gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smif misses with a looping right.
Tokugawa misses with a hook. Smif ducked under it nicely.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tokugawa throws a hook but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smif looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smif tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Smif.
Tokugawa misses with a left hand
and Smif counters with a nice uppercut.
Tokugawa connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Tokugawa tenderised Smif's leg. Smif is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tokugawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Tokugawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Smif tries to clinch
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tokugawa lands with a good body shot.
Tokugawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tokugawa ducks right into an uppercut from Smif.
Tokugawa slips a jab from Smif.
Tokugawa scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokugawa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smif checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tokugawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smif rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tokugawa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
Smif uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tokugawa.
A big right from Tokugawa misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on Tokugawa's shoulder, as Tokugawa tries to avoid the shot.
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokugawa is just out of range.
Smif shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smif misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa 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.
A shot to the body from Tokugawa misses
and Smif counters with a straight right hand.
Smif misses with a double jab.
Smif misses with a jab to the body
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokugawa with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smif checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smif appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smif looks to clinch
and Smif takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tokugawa takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Tokugawa lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut.
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smif shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tokugawa eats them both and turns towards Smif to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Tokugawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smif on the side of the head.
Smif throws a right and a left that Tokugawa avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tokugawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smif backing away here, and Tokugawa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smif counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Tokugawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Smif counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tokugawa thinking.
Smif misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tokugawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tokugawa keeps the fight on the outside.
Tokugawa misses with a leg kick
and Smif cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smif dips to his left and cracks Tokugawa with an uppercut!
Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smif lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Smif misses.
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Smif finds it's way through Tokugawa's defenses.
Smif throws a body punch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Tokugawa lands a nice hook to Smif's body. Smif takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif dodges the punch combination from Tokugawa.
Smif takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smif's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokugawa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Smif does it's job there.
Tokugawa swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Tokugawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tokugawa scores with a leg kick.
Tokugawa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smif swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Tokugawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smif swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tokugawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokugawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tokugawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smif connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tokugawa scrambles back to his feet.
Tokugawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a jab to the nose.
Smif tries to clinch
and Tokugawa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smif misses with a body punch
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Tokugawa throws a shot to the body.
Smif misses with a hook to the body
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Tokugawa dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tokugawa defending well as Smif loads up on a big left hand.
Tokugawa missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif looks to clinch
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Tokugawa misses.
Tokugawa misses with a looping right.
Smif throws a big counter combination but Tokugawa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smif looks to land a right hand but Tokugawa moved out of range.
Smif blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws a lazy right hand but Tokugawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tokugawa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smif looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smif scores with a nice head shot.
Tokugawa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smif under the eye.
Smif throws a body punch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tokugawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smif wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tokugawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Smif swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tokugawa tries to bum rush Smif with a series of wild strikes but Smif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kai Tokugawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tokugawa.
A good leg kick by Tokugawa.
Bill Smif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Tokugawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Tokugawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokugawa misses with a straight left.
Smif misses with an uppercut
and Tokugawa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa feints a counter leg kick.
Smif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif lands a nice hook to Tokugawa's body. Tokugawa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tokugawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smif throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smif tries to move into range but Tokugawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokugawa. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smif is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Tokugawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smif swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smif loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch.
A slow jab from Smif misses its intended target.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Smif throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
Tokugawa moves away from the strike by Smif.
Tokugawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
Tokugawa throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tokugawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Smif misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Tokugawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tokugawa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Tokugawa!
A very excited looking Kai Tokugawa 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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