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SYN 961 Hlervu vs. Kutvonen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 743 p4p, 744 weight class) and Abduwali Hassan (ranked 66 p4p, 67 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abduwali Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Gavin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Hassan misses the jab.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan misses the jab.
A slow jab from Hassan misses its intended target.
Gavin throws a lazy right hand but Hassan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hassan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin looks to land a right hand but Hassan moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gavin connects with a single shot there.
Hassan scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hassan can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Hassan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hassans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hassan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hassan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
Gavin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Hassan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gavin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hassan.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
Hassan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Good work by Hassan as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hassan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hassan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick lands for Gavin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hassan's head backwards.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Hassan throws a head kick that Gavin semi-blocks.
Gavin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hassan's hands.
Hassan tries to move into range but Gavin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gavin tries to clinch up but Hassan circles away and keeps his distance.
Hassan slips under a jab from Gavin.
Hassan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gavin slips a straight right by Hassan.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Hassan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gavin misses with a right hand
and Hassan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hassan blocks a jab.
Hassan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gavin with a body shot.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Hassan is looking to chop away at Gavin's legs.
Gavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Hassan checks it.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin jabs Hassan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hassan is just out of range.
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hassan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Hassan counters with a stiff right hand.
Gavin cracks Hassan with a good jab.
Gavin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Hassan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gavin.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Gavin scores with a body shot.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hassan.
Hassan drops his hands momentarily and Gavin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gavin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin moves away from the strike by Hassan.
The fighters circling - Gavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hassan moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hassan.
Gavin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hassan.
Nice straight punches there by Gavin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gavin.
Hassan slips under a jab from Gavin.
Hassan feints a counter leg kick.
Gavin throws a solid leg kick but Hassan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gavin.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gavin thinks about countering with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hassan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Hassan misses.
Hassan slips a jab from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan lands a head kick!
Gavin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
A big left from Hassan misses.
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 Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gavin lunges at Hassan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hassan's hand.
Gavin throws a head kick but Hassan moves out of range.
Gavin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hassan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gavin's knee momentarily.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Gavin has Hassan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Hassan controls the action.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gavin taking a breather.
Gavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Hassan works on Gavin's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Hassan throws a front kick that sends Gavin stumbling back into the cage.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hassan.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
Gavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Nice defenses there by Gavin.
Gavin staying out of range there.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hassan.
Gavin moves out of range of the strikes.
Gavin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hassan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gavin scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick lands for Hassan.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Hassan checks it.
A cross from Hassan lands.
Hassan throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hassan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gavin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin lands a lovely overhand right.
Gavin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hassan tries to land a front kick but Gavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gavin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gavin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hassan under the eye.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
Gavin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hassan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gavin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hassan lands a right hand.
Hassan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gavin misses with some punches.
Hassan blocks a body shot from Gavin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hassan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hassan blocks an uppercut.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin tries to work over Hassan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gavin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hassan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin tries to stall but Hassan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hassan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hassan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gavin fails to land.
Gavin is looking to control Hassan's arms but Hassan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gavin has his back to the cage.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
Hassan can't find room to land a body shot as Gavin controls the action.
Hassan is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Hassan.
Hassan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hassan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin cracks Hassan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gavin lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan blocks a jab.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan misses the jab.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Hassan throws a head kick that misses
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Hassan tries a low kick but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin throws an overhand right that lands on Hassan's shoulder, as Hassan tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan takes one to the chin there.
Hassan slips a straight right by Gavin.
Hassan misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Gavin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gavin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hassan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Hassan defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
Hassan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hassan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gavin.
Hassan throws the left hand but Gavin avoids the punch easily.
Hassan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gavin. That one must have hurt.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hassan throws out a counter right but Gavin avoids it with no problem.
Hassan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gavin throws a hook to the side of Hassan's head but Hassan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Hassan.
Hassan moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gavin on the side of the head.
Hassan misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gavin.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Hassan throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hassan throws a jab when Gavin was well out of range.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Hassan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Gavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Gavin 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.
Gavin is looking to clinch but Hassan is avoiding it.
Gavin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Gavin clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gavin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Hassan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hassan.
Hassan misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gavin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hassan.
Gavin trying to stall but Hassan improves his position.
Hassan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Hassan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin misses with the head strike.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Hassan pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hassan as Gavin tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin is looking to slow Hassan down with leg kicks.
Hassan lands with a right hand.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Hassan moves his leg out of the way.
Gavin catches Hassan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hassan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gavin throws out the jab.
Gavin throws a jab when Hassan was well out of range.
A cross from Hassan lands.
Gavin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gavin throws the left hand but Hassan avoids the punch easily.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan throws out a leg kick but Gavin moves out of range and Hassan only half commits.
A big right from Gavin misses.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gavin misses its intended target.
Hassan is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Hassan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gavin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hassan throws out the jab.
Gavin tries to clinch there but Hassan circles away.
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hassan on the side of the head.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gavin throws a nice head kick!
Hassan ducks under a wild hook from Gavin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hassan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gavin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gavin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hassan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abduwali Hassan.
I think Hassan 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 402 p4p, 339 weight class) and James King (ranked 36 p4p, 33 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tax Payer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tax Payer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
King connects with a body shot.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
Tax Payer scores with a nice head shot.
Tax Payer pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Tax Payer blocks a body shot from King.
Tax Payer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Tax Payer blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
King missing with knees to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tax Payer cracks King with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tax Payer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to land a knee to the head but Tax Payer blocks with his arms.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Tax Payer blocks with his arms.
Tax Payer misses with a short punch on the inside.
King with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tax Payer's brow.
Tax Payer gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Tax Payer blocks with his arms.
Tax Payer breaks from the clinch.
King misses with a body punch
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Tax Payer cracks King with a good jab.
Tax Payer throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King feints a counter leg kick.
King throws a leg kick but Tax Payer moved away.
Tax Payer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tax Payer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tax Payer blocks the body kick.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King misses with a body kick.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
King wants to land a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
A combination from Tax Payer does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Tax Payer moves into the clinch successfully.
Tax Payer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick that misses.
Tax Payer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King with the inside leg kick.
Tax Payer wants to clinch.
Tax Payer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King staying out of range there.
And King responds with a good body kick, but Tax Payer manages to step out the way in time.
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Tax Payer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King throws a fast counter high kick but Tax Payer manages to duck under it in time.
Tax Payer scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King lands a right hook to the body.
Tax Payer lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tax Payer throws a half hearted mid kick.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tax Payer looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Tax Payer's torso.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Tax Payer thuds a left hand into King's body.
King looks to throw the jab but Tax Payer is out of range.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer tries to clinch up.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
Tax Payer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
King misses with a right hand
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tax Payer tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tax Payer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Tax Payer tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Tax Payer moves out of range as King strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
King misses with a body shot
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King thuds a left hand into Tax Payer's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
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.
King throws a low kick but Tax Payer avoids it.
Tax Payer half committed to a counter leg kick.
James King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King checks a low kick from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Nice body punch from King.
Tax Payer wants to clinch
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tax Payer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot to the body.
King lands a nice hook to Tax Payer's body. Tax Payer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King keeps Tax Payer at a distance using the push kick.
King turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King works Tax Payer's body with a nice hook.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Tax Payer thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tax Payer swinging wildly here.
Good work by King as he checks the leg kick.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A clash of legs there as Tax Payer blocks the low kick.
King thuds a left hand into Tax Payer's body.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer scores with a jab.
Tax Payer misses with a left hand
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tax Payer blocks the body kick.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Tax Payer lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from King misses
and Tax Payer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King tries to land a front kick but Tax Payer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tax Payer wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tax Payer avoids a kick to the body.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tax Payer throws out a powerful jab.
Tax Payer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Tax Payer misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tax Payer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King walks into a left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
A combination from Tax Payer does no damage.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Tax Payer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tax Payer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tax Payer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tax Payer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And King responds with a good body kick, but Tax Payer manages to step out the way in time.
Tax Payer fails in his attempt to clinch.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Tax Payer seems unphased.
Tax Payer lands a right hook to the body.
Tax Payer throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Tax Payer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tax Payer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tax Payer tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tax Payer moves into the clinch.
King lands a right hand.
King manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by King.
King blocks the body kick.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
King throws a leg kick but Tax Payer sees it coming and moves out of range.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
King with a nice calf kick.
Tax Payer lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
King slips a jab from Tax Payer.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tax Payer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tax Payer rather than just go for the knockout.
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
A low kick lands for King.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tax Payer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tax Payer.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Tax Payer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King lands with a good body shot.
Tax Payer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tax Payer digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tax Payer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King avoids the body shot from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Tax Payer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tax Payer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tax Payer tries to clinch up.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King throws a looping overhand right but Tax Payer ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tax Payer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tax Payer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.
Tax Payer blocking some punches.
Finnish Tax Payer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King keeps control of Tax Payer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Tax Payer.
King tries a body shot but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
A body shot lands from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands a hook to the side of the head.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tax Payer does it's job there.
Tax Payer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tax Payer pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Tax Payer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tax Payer prevents a body shot from King.
King breaks the clinch.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer misses with a leg kick.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tax Payer scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tax Payer scores with a punch to the head.
Tax Payer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Tax Payer pushes King away with a front kick.
A jab from King misses.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tax Payer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tax Payer lands a jab to the nose.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Tax Payer blocks a head kick by King.
Tax Payer tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from King.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tax Payer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the body kick.
Tax Payer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King scores with a head kick. Tax Payer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tax Payer blocks the body kick.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but King checks it.
Tax Payer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tax Payer. That did some damage!
Tax Payer pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a head punch that misses.
Tax Payer managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King misses with the head strike.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Tax Payer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tax Payer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
A relieved looking Finnish Tax Payer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 123 p4p, 193 weight class) and Potemkin Izmaylov (ranked 14 p4p, 23 weight class). MacArthur Ii comes to the cage accompanied by Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Potemkin Izmaylov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
Izmaylov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacArthur Ii with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov throws a big counter head kick but MacArthur Ii avoids it with no problem.
Izmaylov connects with a right hand. MacArthur Ii shakes it off.
A lazy body kick from MacArthur Ii
and Izmaylov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izmaylov avoids the body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Izmaylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Izmaylov blocks the low kick.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
A solid leg kick lands there for Izmaylov.
Izmaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Ii throws out the jab.
MacArthur Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Izmaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Izmaylov defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izmaylov under the eye.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab to the nose.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacArthur Ii has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands with a slapping head kick.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii loads up on a big right hand but Izmaylov slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Izmaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izmaylov throws a counter combo.
MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Izmaylov misses.
A head kick from MacArthur Ii lands but Izmaylov takes it in his stride.
MacArthur Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii blocks the body kick.
MacArthur Ii scoring well with a low kick there.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Izmaylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Izmaylov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Izmaylov tries to land a front kick but MacArthur Ii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacArthur Ii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacArthur Ii connects with a looping right hand.
MacArthur Ii pushes Izmaylov away with a front kick.
MacArthur Ii scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacArthur Ii's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur Ii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izmaylov walks into a jab.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice hook to Izmaylov's body. Izmaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Izmaylov misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Izmaylov throws a front kick aimed at MacArthur Ii's knee but MacArthur Ii avoids it well.
Izmaylov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii throws a sloppy head kick and Izmaylov moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Izmaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Izmaylov down.
MacArthur Ii lands a head shot.
MacArthur Ii drops Izmaylov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Izmaylov looks back up at him and smiles so MacArthur Ii waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Izmaylov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Izmaylov misses with the body kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Ii finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii scores with a push kick.
MacArthur Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Izmaylov checks a low kick from MacArthur Ii.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Izmaylov down.
MacArthur Ii throws a leg kick but Izmaylov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Potemkin Izmaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Izmaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! MacArthur Ii slams his shin into Izmaylov's torso.
Izmaylov thuds his right hand into MacArthur Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 It looks like Angus MacArthur Ii has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacArthur Ii wants to clinch up but Izmaylov keeps it at a distance.
Izmaylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacArthur Ii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Izmaylov can pounce on him.
Izmaylov throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacArthur Ii connects with the punch.
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Izmaylov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, MacArthur Ii has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice defenses there by Izmaylov.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Izmaylov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by MacArthur Ii - just one landing.
A punch combination from MacArthur Ii misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Izmaylov down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus MacArthur Ii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
MacArthur Ii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Izmaylov if he has to take too many more of those.
Izmaylov throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Izmaylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur Ii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacArthur Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Izmaylov momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izmaylov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Izmaylov misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izmaylov slips under a jab.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Izmaylov - just one landing.
MacArthur Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izmaylov can do to turn this around?
Izmaylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Izmaylov manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooh!!! Izmaylov has knocked MacArthur Ii down with a huge combo! Izmaylov steps away and waves a wobbly MacArthur Ii back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izmaylov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
MacArthur Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izmaylov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the side of Izmaylov's head but Izmaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Izmaylov! But no joy.
MacArthur Ii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Izmaylov moves away.
Izmaylov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Izmaylov tries to move into range but MacArthur Ii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Angus MacArthur Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii lands a front kick.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
MacArthur Ii tests Izmaylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Izmaylov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Izmaylov fakes the leg kick and cracks MacArthur Ii in the body.
MacArthur Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Izmaylov. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - MacArthur Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izmaylov flicks out a counter leg kick but MacArthur Ii steps away.
MacArthur Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Izmaylov momentarily.
Izmaylov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Izmaylov thows a leg kick but MacArthur Ii checks it
and MacArthur Ii counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angus MacArthur Ii.
Well MacArthur Ii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
A relieved looking Angus MacArthur Ii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 174 p4p, 184 weight class) and Valen Dreth (ranked 8 p4p, 9 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko with a poor takedown
and Dreth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Branko thinking.
Branko shoots in and drives through. Dreth sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Dreth misses.
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dreth's waist but Dreth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
Dreth doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Branko moves out of range of the strikes.
Dreth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branko counters with a takedown into side control.
Branko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dreth rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Branko's guard! Nice work there by Dreth!
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dreth defends it easily.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko is looking to sweep but instead, Dreth has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth slips a nice elbow through Branko's hands, connecting with Branko's forehead.
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branko looking for subs from the bottom but Dreth mounts him!
Branko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Branko is staying active underneath Dreth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dreth working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branko wants to improve his position but Dreth is controlling well.
Branko has hold of Dreth's hands but Dreth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Branko wants to get back to full guard but Dreth has mounted him!
Branko is looking to get to half guard.
Dreth lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Branko hang on?
Branko tries to reverse the position but Dreth maintains control.
Dreth dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dreth prevents Branko from getting the reversal.
Branko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branko is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Branko sees it coming and defends easily.
Branko manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko looking for a sweep. Not yet Branko, not yet.
Branko has his foot on Dreth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dreth works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Branko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branko is looking for a kimura but Dreth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Branko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Branko goes for an armbar but Dreth turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dreth.
Dreth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Branko has an active guard here but Dreth has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valen Dreth dominated that round.
That's time! Branko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Branko tries for a takedown but Dreth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dreth is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Branko shoots for a double leg takedown but Dreth sprawls well. He's pushed Branko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dreth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dreth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dreth! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth slaps away a takedown attempt from Branko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dreth wants it to stay on the feet.
Dreth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dreth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Branko can't get the takedown.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
Dreth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt.
Dreth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Dreth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt.
Dreth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko tries for a takedown but Dreth manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Dreth.
Dreth gets underhooks to prevent Branko's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dreth swings wildly with an uppercut but Branko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branko can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Dreth.
Dreth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Dreth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dreth.
Branko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dreth smiles and moves away.
Dreth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Branko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko fails with the takedown
and Dreth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branko blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Nice sprawl there from Dreth as Branko shoots in.
Dreth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dreth wants it to stay on the feet.
Dreth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Branko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Branko lands in his opponent's guard.
Dreth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth is trying to keep Branko in close.
Branko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dreth is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branko, into his guard.
Dreth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom.
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!
Dreth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Branko's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valen Dreth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Branko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dreth defends well and Branko ends up having to push Dreth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Branko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dreth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko darts in looking for a takedown but Dreth gets double underhooks and turns Branko into the cage.
Dreth is looking for the big counter here.
Dreth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Branko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dreth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dreth scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dreth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth breaks the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Dreth has knocked Branko down with a huge combo! Dreth steps away and waves a wobbly Branko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Branko is rocked!
Valen Dreth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Branko flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Branko is out cold! Dreth holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Myers (ranked 49 p4p, 45 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 11 p4p, 9 weight class). Blyad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. luv kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers lands with a nice body punch.
Myers cracks Blyad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Myers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blyad misses the jab.
Myers moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers staying out of range there.
It looked like Myers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blyad misses with a left hand
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Blyad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Myers. That snapped Blyad's head back.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Myers throws an off balance right hand
and Blyad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers feints and then cracks Blyad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blyad down.
A big right from Blyad misses.
Myers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Myers thuds his shin into the meat of Blyad's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
Myers throws a right hand that misses
and Blyad counters with a nice uppercut.
Blyad throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Cornelius Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad throws a lazy head kick
and Myers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Myers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blyad walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick from Myers misses.
Myers throws a lazy uppercut
and Blyad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Blyad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blyad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Myers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad lands a jab to the head.
Myers throws a leg kick but Blyad checks it.
Myers motions for Blyad to come forward. Myers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Myers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blyad misses with a body shot
and Myers counters with an inside leg kick.
Blyad ducks right into an uppercut from Myers.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Myers. Myers obviously looking to wear him down.
Blyad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blyad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Myers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Myers.
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Myers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Myers.
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Blyad to counter with a crisp jab.
Myers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blyad slips a straight right by Myers.
A little jabbing left from Blyad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Myers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Myers.
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Blyad to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Myers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myers thumps Blyad with a low kick.
Blyad moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
Myers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Myers connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Myers.
Myers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Myers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blyad drops his hands momentarily and Myers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Myers. Myers obviously looking to wear him down.
Myers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Myers lands an overhand right.
Myers throws out a leg kick but Blyad moves out of range and Myers only half commits.
Blyad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blyad throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Blyad needs to keep his hands up - Myers had a free shot at his head there.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Cornelius Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Myers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers 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.
Blyad throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Myers, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers digs a good hook to Blyad's body.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers with a nice calf kick.
Myers lands a head shot.
Myers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myers tried to counter with a leg kick but Blyad avoided it.
Myers jabs Blyad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blyad walks into a jab.
Myers 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.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Blyad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blyad throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Blyad misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Blyad throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Myers lands with an uppercut that bounces Blyad off the cage and back into range.
Myers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blyad. That did some damage!
Myers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blyad checks it well.
Blyad throws out a counter right but Myers avoids it with no problem.
Myers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Myers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Myers is looking to slow Blyad down with leg kicks.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Myers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blyad's hands.
Blyad throws an off balance right hand
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Myers.
Blyad misses with a straight left.
Myers lands with a nice body punch.
Blyad slips a jab from Myers.
Blyad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Myers lands with a nice body punch.
Blyad throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
Myers cracks Blyad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myers with a nice calf kick.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Myers misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Blyad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Myers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blyad.
Good shot there by Myers.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Myers.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Myers with a body shot.
Myers clobbers Blyad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Myers's shoulder, as Myers tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Myers misses.
Nice body punch from Myers.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blyad walks into a left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Blyad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Myers has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab lands there for Myers.
Blyad looks to land a right hand but Myers moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Myers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blyad missing with a left hand there. Myers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Myers is predictable there
enabling Blyad to counter with a crisp jab.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myers lands an overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Myers there.
Blyad slips a jab from Myers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blyad! But no joy.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blyad moves out of range of the body kick from Myers.
Myers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blyad throws a big shot that misses.
Blyad throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Myers slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blyad.
Myers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Blyad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Myers scores with a punch to the head.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blyad! But no joy.
Myers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Myers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blyad has time to react.
Blyad checks a leg kick nicely.
Blyad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blyad cracks Myers with an open hand slap.
Myers thumps Blyad with a low kick.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Myers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blyad on the side of the head.
Blyad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Nice defenses there by Blyad.
Blyad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Blyad.
Myers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blyad takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Blyad throws a hook but Myers avoids it easily.
Myers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers is looking to counter with a body kick.
Blyad tries to move into range but Myers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Myers slips under a jab.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyad.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Myers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad with a nice cross.
Myers throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Myers.
Myers tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Myers.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Myers misses with a straight right.
Myers blocks a jab.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers lands a lovely overhand right.
Myers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Blyad.
Blyad scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad moves away from the strike by Myers.
Myers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blyad has time to react.
A left lands for Myers.
Myers scores with a hook to the body. Blyad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Myers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blyad can do to turn this around?
Myers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Myers cracks Blyad with an open hand slap.
Myers lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myers.
Myers scores with a hook.
Blyad throws a jab when Myers was well out of range.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyad.
Myers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blyad on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Myers.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Blyad's shoulder, as Blyad tries to avoid the shot.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Myers lands a glancing blow to the side of Blyad's head.
Good work by Blyad as he checks the leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Myers, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Blyad misses the target.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Myers moves away and avoids it.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers cracks Blyad with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Myers lands a body shot.
Myers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blyad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Myers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Myers misses the target.
Myers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers is looking to counter punch.
Myers throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Myers throws out a powerful jab.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Myers moved out of range nicely.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers misses with a leg kick
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Myers. That one must have hurt.
Good shot there by Myers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blyad. That did some damage!
Myers lands with a good body shot.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Blyad slips the punch.
Myers slips under a jab.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Myers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blyad. That did some damage!
Blyad has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Myers.
Myers scores with a nice head shot.
Blyad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Myers throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Myers there.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyad.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blyad.
Blyad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Myers.
Myers throws a looping overhand right but Blyad ducks down to avoid it.
Myers with the inside leg kick.
Blyad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myers.
Blyad needs to keep his hands up - Myers had a free shot at his head there.
Myers staying out of range there.
Blyad misses with a hook. Myers ducked under it nicely.
Blyad throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad swings widly with a right hand
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blyad's head.
Blyad throws a lazy uppercut
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blyad misses with an uppercut
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blyad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Myers lands a lovely overhand right.
Blyad walks into a stiff left hand from Myers.
Blyad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Myers to score with a decent uppercut.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Myers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Myers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blyad takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers had his way with Ay Blyad in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Blyad off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Myers.
Blyad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blyad! But no joy.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Myers. Beautiful body shot.
Blyad takes one to the chin there.
Myers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Myers. Myers obviously looking to wear him down.
Blyad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myers.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Myers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myers.
A shot to the liver by Myers. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Myers as he connects with a hook.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blyad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Myers as he connects with a hook.
Myers throws a hook but Blyad blocks it.
Blyad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blyad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Myers scores with a body shot.
Myers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Blyad misses.
Myers lands with a cross.
Myers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Myers throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
Myers throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blyad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blyad! But no joy.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Myers moved out of range nicely.
Myers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Myers there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myers missing with a left hand there. Blyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Myers.
Myers punishes Blyad's body with a nice straight punch.
Blyad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Myers.
Cornelius Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blyad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myers.
Myers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blyad throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blyad's head.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but Myers moved out of range nicely.
Myers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blyad. Blyad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blyad checks a leg kick.
Blyad throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Myers swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Myers connects with a body shot that sends Blyad's belly button to the back.
Myers misses with a left hand
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blyad slips a jab from Myers.
A little jabbing left from Blyad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blyad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myers's head backwards.
Blyad slips under a jab.
It seemed like Blyad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Myers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers misses with a body kick.
Blyad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blyad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Myers misses the body punch
and Blyad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myers blocks a head kick by Blyad.
Blyad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A good leg kick by Myers.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blyad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelius Myers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Myers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Myers!
A very excited looking Cornelius Myers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 7 p4p, 52 weight class) and Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Hlervu comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart (Jeris Johnson Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlervu tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen sizes up Hlervu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left and a right from Hlervu both land. Nice combination.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kutvonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hlervu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kutvonen duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen with a nice calf kick.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Hlervu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen clobbers Hlervu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hlervu throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hlervu slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Hlervu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hlervu was covering up waiting for the punch and Kutvonen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Hlervu to sweep him here.
Hlervu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hlervu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Hlervu is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Kutvonen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen is fighting to break Hlervu's control of his arms but Hlervu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kutvonen trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
Hlervu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen prevents Hlervu from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hlervu working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hlervu quickly recovers to half guard.
Hlervu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kutvonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Hlervu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen lands a left hand.
Kutvonen is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Kutvonen.
A frustrated look appears on Kutvonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hlervu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a nice strike.
Kutvonen scores with the left hand. Hlervu knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen cracks Hlervu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Hlervu throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Hlervu takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Hlervu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a head shot.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Kutvonen cracks Hlervu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hlervu throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen lands a jab.
Braynas Hlervu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kutvonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kutvonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kutvonen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
Kutvonen working Hlervu over with strikes.
Hlervu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hlervu is controlling Kutvonen's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.
Hlervu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
Kutvonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hlervu controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself.
Hlervu pushes Kutvonen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Hlervu moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen catches Hlervu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hlervu thuds his right hand into Kutvonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the head.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu takes one on the button.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kutvonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hlervu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hlervu as Kutvonen shoots in.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hlervu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kutvonen is rocked!
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hlervu finish him?
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hlervu.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Hlervu sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kutvonen's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kutvonen's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
Braynas Hlervu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lusmu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 103 p4p, 167 weight class) and Cerberus Dionisy (ranked 17 p4p, 28 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. Dionisy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voodoo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Cerberus Dionisy!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Dionisy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Dionisy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dionisy.
Garcia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dionisy can pounce on him.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dionisy feints a counter leg kick.
Dionisy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Dionisy slips under a jab.
Dionisy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Garcia tries to clinch but Dionisy moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
A good leg kick by Dionisy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dionisy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dionisy slips under a jab.
Dionisy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garcia with a body shot.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dionisy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dionisy defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Dionisy throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Dionisy counters with a body kick.
Dionisy lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Dionisy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dionisy blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dionisy gets tackled into the cage by Garcia. Garcia maintains the clinch.
Dionisy misses with a body punch.
Dionisy lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia lands an elbow that stopped Dionisy in his tracks for a moment.
Dionisy struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Dionisy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Dionisy as the two fighters clinch.
Dionisy working aggressively here.
Dionisy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dionisy.
Dionisy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Garcia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy pushes Garcia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Garcia.
A short body shot lands from Garcia as the two fighters clinch.
Garcia lands with a right to the head.
Dionisy throws a head punch that misses.
Dionisy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia tries a body shot but Dionisy blocks it.
Dionisy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dionisy backwards.
Garcia misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Dionisy trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dionisy won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dionisy manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dionisy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dionisy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dionisy working a defensive guard but Garcia passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Dionisy's temple.
Garcia 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.
Dionisy is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dionisy is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dionisy avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dionisy is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dionisy trying to get back to full guard but Garcia takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Garcia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dionisy taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice cross by Garcia.
Garcia lands a jab to Dionisy's midsection.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Dionisy's ribs.
Dionisy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Dionisy.
Dionisy takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Garcia slips under a jab from Dionisy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dionisy counters with a left to the body.
Dionisy throws a front kick aimed at Garcia's knee but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dionisy counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia throws a body punch but Dionisy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dionisy.
Garcia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garcia digs a good body shot into Dionisy's ribs.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dionisy misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia moves out of range as Dionisy throws a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Dionisy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
letting Dionisy counter with a right hand.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Dionisy.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia takes a swing at Dionisy's ribcage but misses.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dionisy manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia sizes up Dionisy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia clobbers Dionisy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Garcia punishes Dionisy's body with a nice straight punch.
Dionisy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia slips under a jab from Dionisy.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Dionisy throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia misses with a lunging right hand
and Dionisy counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia 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.
Dionisy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dionisy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dionisy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dionisy is breathing heavily.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dionisy. Dionisy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dionisy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dionisy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Dionisy is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Dionisy postures up.
Garcia punching from the bottom - just letting Dionisy know he's still in a fight.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dionisy looking to pass the guard.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dionisy's guard.
Garcia scoring with some ground and pound.
Dionisy has control of Garcia's left arm, preventing Garcia from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dionisy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Garcia dominated that second 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.
Garcia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dionisy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Dionisy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia rushes Dionisy and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia manages to pull guard.
Dionisy wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mickey Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dionisy is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia with a nice head shot there.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dionisy wants to sweep but no luck.
Dionisy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dionisy can do to turn this around?
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dionisy is keeping the position for now.
Garcia connects with a couple of short punches.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Dionisy keeps moving.
Dionisy trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia passes Dionisy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Garcia.
Dionisy tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Dionisy has hold of Garcia's hands but Garcia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard.
Dionisy taking some punishment here, with Garcia in his half guard.
Dionisy is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dionisy is rocked!
Garcia is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dionisy is hurt! He's hurt bad - Garcia fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dionisy from any more punishment! Congratulations to Garcia! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
A victorious Mickey Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adan Puno (ranked 39 p4p, 60 weight class) and Kjetil Olsen (ranked 6 p4p, 10 weight class). Olsen has chosen Liberty by LXST CXNTURY as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olsen.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Olsen throws a hook but Puno avoids it easily.
Puno is looking to counter with a body kick.
Puno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno misses with a hook. Olsen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puno counters with a nice right hand that sends Olsen toppling to the canvas! Olsen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Puno finish him?!
Olsen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puno moves in close and cracks Olsen with a massive right hand! Olsen, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Puno!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Puno!
A victorious Adan Puno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Krylov (ranked 58 p4p, 74 weight class) and Mike Okafor (ranked 9 p4p, 12 weight class). 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 31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov sizes up Okafor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Okafor blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krylov. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor scores with a push kick.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Krylov.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okafor!
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Krylov lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krylov under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krylov throws a leg kick that misses.
Krylov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krylov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krylov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krylov sends Okafor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Krylov is motioning to the referee to let Okafor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Okafor is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krylov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Krylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krylov. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Krylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Krylov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okafors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Krylov.
Krylov scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krylov lands a nice hook to Okafor's body. Okafor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Krylov misses.
A shot to the liver by Krylov. Beautiful body shot.
Krylov checks the leg kick.
Okafor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Krylov with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Krylov throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Krylov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okafor pushes Krylov away with a front kick.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Krylov throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Okafor scores with the left hand. Krylov knows he should have avoided that one.
Krylov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor wants to slow Krylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Krylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor slips a jab from Krylov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Krylov throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor catches Krylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krylov.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Krylov lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Krylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Krylov moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Krylov thuds a left hand into Okafor's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Krylov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A bone on bone clash there as Krylov blocks the leg kick.
Krylov throws a sloppy body shot
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor is looking to score with low kicks.
Okafor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor misses the jab.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Krylov throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
A big left from Krylov misses.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krylov connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off.
A shot to the body from Krylov misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Krylov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krylov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Krylov coming out on top.
Okafor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov dips to his left and cracks Okafor with an uppercut!
Krylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krylov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okafor moves forwards but Krylov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Krylov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov lands an overhand right.
Okafor cracks Krylov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krylov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krylov cracks Okafor with an open hand slap.
Krylov throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor thumps Krylov with a low kick.
Krylov cracks Okafor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Krylov is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krylov scores with a jab to the head.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov drops his hands momentarily and Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krylov lands a jab to the nose.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okafor connects with the punch.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Krylov misses with a hook.
Okafor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
Krylov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four 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!
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krylov's head backwards.
Okafor throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
Boris Krylov is winning the standup battle so far.
Krylov connects with a single shot there.
Krylov lands a really nice looking cross but Okafor seems unphased.
Krylov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Krylov misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krylov checks it well.
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krylov lands a big head kick that sends Okafor tumbling to the mat! Krylov takes a step backwards and waves Okafor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Krylov finish him?
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Krylov misses.
Krylov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Okafor's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Krylov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Krylov!
A victorious Boris Krylov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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