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DMMA 198 Otori vs Adeoluwa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Kvakkestad (ranked 2994 p4p, 2908 weight class) and Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 433 p4p, 423 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kvakkestad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Contempt - Jucifer. Nicoletta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Once In My Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Kvakkestad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casimiro Nicoletta!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Kvakkestad as he checks the leg kick.
Kvakkestad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Nicoletta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicoletta.
Nicoletta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicoletta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kvakkestad lands a nice hook to Nicoletta's body. Nicoletta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicoletta connects with a jab.
Nicoletta throws a head kick but Kvakkestad moves out of range.
Kvakkestad attempts a counter takedown but Nicoletta avoids it well and moves away.
Kvakkestad avoids the body shot from Nicoletta.
An attempted straight right counter from Kvakkestad misses the target.
Nicoletta tries to clinch there but Kvakkestad circles away.
Kvakkestad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kvakkestad thows a body kick. Nicoletta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvakkestad takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Nicoletta.
We've been hearing reports that Kvakkestad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kvakkestad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicoletta lands with a good body shot.
Kvakkestad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicoletta.
Kvakkestad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nicoletta looks to throw the jab but Kvakkestad is out of range.
Kvakkestad tries to counter with a takedown but Nicoletta is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Nicoletta misses.
Nicoletta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kvakkestad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kvakkestad.
Nicoletta wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicoletta tries to clinch but Kvakkestad moves out of range.
Kvakkestad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kvakkestad has time to react.
Kvakkestad checks a leg kick nicely.
Nicoletta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kvakkestad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nicoletta slips under a jab.
Nicoletta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nicoletta tries to close the distance and clinch but Kvakkestad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kvakkestad thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nicoletta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicoletta scores with a nice right hand.
Kvakkestad avoids the body shot from Nicoletta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta scores with a hook to the body. Kvakkestad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nicoletta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kvakkestad counters with a shoot takedown. Nicoletta fights it but they end up in guard.
Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicoletta being controlled here, momentarily.
Kvakkestad is looking to pass into half guard but Nicoletta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nicoletta is in guard.
Kvakkestad is working an open guard so Nicoletta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big right from Nicoletta misses.
A big right from Nicoletta misses.
Kvakkestad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nicoletta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kvakkestad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta tries to clinch but Kvakkestad is having none of it.
Kvakkestad scores with a jab to the head.
Nicoletta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kvakkestad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicoletta scores with a jab to the body.
Nicoletta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kvakkestad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kvakkestad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicoletta counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicoletta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kvakkestad swings for the body but Nicoletta moves out of range.
Nicoletta counters with a body kick.
Nicoletta misses with a body kick.
Nicoletta throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nicoletta moves in looking to clinch but Kvakkestad pushes him off.
Kvakkestad is looking to counter punch.
Casimiro Nicoletta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvakkestad swings for the body but Nicoletta moves out of range.
Nicoletta closes the distance and clinches.
Nicoletta misses with some punches.
Kvakkestad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nicoletta presses Kvakkestad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Nicoletta.
Still in the clinch, Nicoletta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicoletta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicoletta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kvakkestad backwards.
Nicoletta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kvakkestad controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Nicoletta.
Nicoletta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Nicoletta.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicoletta struggles to land a body shot inside as Kvakkestad controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta lands a hook that snaps the head of Kvakkestad backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nicoletta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicoletta is working Kvakkestad over against the cage.
Nicoletta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicoletta is working Kvakkestad over against the cage.
Nicoletta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kvakkestad.
Nice body punch from Nicoletta - that landed with a thud.
Nicoletta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicoletta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicoletta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicoletta lands a nice uppercut.
Nicoletta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kvakkestad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicoletta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta tries a body shot but Kvakkestad blocks it.
Nicoletta gets through Kvakkestad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicoletta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nicoletta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Casimiro Nicoletta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicoletta lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta lands a body shot.
Nicoletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kvakkestad's elbow.
Nicoletta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicoletta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nicoletta lands a nice uppercut.
Nicoletta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Nicoletta as the two fighters clinch.
Nicoletta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicoletta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicoletta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kvakkestads head.
A shot in the inside from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta lands a nice uppercut.
Nicoletta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kvakkestad has a couple of punches blocked by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta gets through Kvakkestad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicoletta lands a nice shot to the body.
Nicoletta lands a shot to the body.
Kvakkestad blocks a body shot from Nicoletta.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicoletta.
Nicoletta scores with a shot to the side of Kvakkestad's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Nicoletta - that landed with a thud.
Nicoletta scores with a shot to the side of Kvakkestad's head.
Nicoletta lands with a right to the head.
 Kvakkestad is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicoletta.
Oh Kvakkestad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicoletta drops Kvakkestad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kvakkestad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicoletta digs a right hand into Kvakkestad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kvakkestad's gas tank.
Nicoletta tries a body shot but Kvakkestad blocks it.
Nicoletta lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicoletta misses with the head strike.
Kvakkestad seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Nicoletta - that landed with a thud.
Nicoletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kvakkestad blocks a body shot from Nicoletta.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kvakkestad.
A short right from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta cracks Kvakkestad with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kvakkestad backwards.
Kvakkestad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicoletta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kvakkestads head.
Nicoletta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicoletta misses with the head strike.
Nicoletta tries to work over Kvakkestad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicoletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kvakkestad's elbow.
Nicoletta lands a right hand.
Nicoletta lands a right hand.
Nicoletta lands an uppercut.
Nicoletta is working Kvakkestad over against the cage.
Nicoletta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nicoletta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Nicoletta on the inside.
Nicoletta lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicoletta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kvakkestad backwards.
Nicoletta digs a right hand into Kvakkestad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kvakkestad's gas tank.
Nicoletta is working Kvakkestad over against the cage.
Nicoletta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kvakkestad or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nicoletta drops Kvakkestad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kvakkestad looks back up at him and smiles so Nicoletta waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kvakkestad circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nicoletta. Kvakkestad falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nicoletta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casimiro Nicoletta!
Casimiro Nicoletta 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Maharajah (ranked 1932 p4p, 1863 weight class) and Ray Luciano (ranked 261 p4p, 258 weight class). Luciano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SHORT PEOPLE. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Osiris Maharajah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 3, fighting out of New York, Ray Luciano!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano tries to clinch but Maharajah moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maharajah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Maharajah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maharajah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maharajah shoots in but Luciano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maharajah staying out of range there.
Luciano scores with a decent looking hook.
Maharajah scores with a jab to the body.
Maharajah sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maharajah doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Maharajah throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maharajah loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maharajah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osiris Maharajah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano slips a straight right by Maharajah.
Luciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maharajah's head backwards.
Maharajah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maharajah tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Maharajah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Maharajah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maharajah.
Maharajah with a nice cross.
Maharajah moves into range and clinches up with Luciano.
A short uppercut from Maharajah.
Maharajah drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maharajah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard.
Luciano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maharajah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Maharajah's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano trying to control but Maharajah is working from the bottom.
Luciano stands and throws Maharajah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maharajah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luciano has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Maharajah winds up and cracks Luciano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Luciano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maharajah pulls his head out easily.
Luciano trying to hold on to Maharajah's head to control him but Maharajah postures up.
Luciano tries to get to full guard but Maharajah has control of the leg.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maharajah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is looking for a sweep. Maharajah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maharajah.
Maharajah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maharajah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Luciano gets full guard.
Maharajah trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maharajah defends it easily.
Maharajah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Luciano has momentary wrist control but Maharajah slips an elbow through the middle.
Maharajah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maharajah is stalling here. Luciano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maharajah seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Luciano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Luciano trying to control the position but Maharajah is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maharajah tries to buck Luciano off but Luciano is having none of it.
Luciano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maharajah is not content to let Luciano control the position.
Maharajah is looking to reverse the position.
Luciano is trying to get an arm triangle but Maharajah is defending well.
Maharajah can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Maharajah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
Maharajah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano feints and then cracks Maharajah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maharajah down.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Maharajah's front leg but catches the back leg as Maharajah tries to avoid it.
Osiris Maharajah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maharajah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Maharajah's head.
Maharajah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Luciano.
Nice sprawl there from Luciano as Maharajah shoots in.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano looks to throw the jab but Maharajah is out of range.
Maharajah throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Luciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Maharajah.
Maharajah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maharajah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maharajah throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano cracks Maharajah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luciano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luciano connects with a crisp jab.
Maharajah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maharajah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maharajah misses the shot to the body.
Maharajah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Maharajah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maharajah moves into the clinch.
Maharajah misses with the head strike.
Maharajah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osiris Maharajah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maharajah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maharajah tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Maharajah.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
A short right from Luciano on the inside.
Luciano is trying to maintain a safe position but Maharajah gets an underhook and turns Luciano into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maharajah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maharajah.
Maharajah lands a body shot.
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Maharajah shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense.
Luciano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maharajah's guard.
Luciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Maharajah is retaining full guard.
Maharajah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maharajah is trying to keep Luciano in close.
Maharajah is looking for a triangle but Luciano pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maharajah trying to keep a closed guard but Luciano is proving a slippery customer.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Maharajah keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maharajah is looking for a triangle here but Luciano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ray Luciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maharajah is trying to control Luciano's posture but Luciano avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maharajah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luciano actively working from the bottom here.
Luciano wants to get back to full guard.
Maharajah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maharajah throwing shots but Luciano is blocking nicely.
Luciano gets full guard.
Maharajah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luciano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maharajah has managed to get both his arms back between Luciano's legs - danger averted.
Maharajah throws a big elbow that misses.
Maharajah chips away with some ground and pound.
Luciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maharajah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maharajah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maharajah connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maharajah.
Maharajah tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maharajah throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luciano slips a jab from Maharajah.
Luciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luciano wants it to stay on the feet.
Maharajah shoots and misses
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Maharajah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maharajah tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Maharajah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maharajah throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Luciano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maharajah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Luciano is in Maharajah's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maharajah throws his legs up looking for a submission but Luciano uses it to pass to side control.
Luciano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maharajah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luciano works to advance to full mount. Maharajah defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano fails to take his opponent's back.
Luciano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maharajah is trying desperately to improve position.
Luciano moves to take his opponent's back.
Maharajah is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maharajah showing good submission defense here.
Maharajah tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah tries to lock up and control but Luciano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luciano has control of Maharajah's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Maharajah regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Maharajah tries to lock up and control but Luciano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maharajah 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.
Maharajah trying to control from the bottom.
Maharajah has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Luciano escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Luciano!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luciano gets to mount! Maharajah was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Luciano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maharajah manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Luciano working away.
Luciano thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maharajah manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Maharajah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maharajah is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luciano pulls his head out easily.
Luciano trying to control the action but Maharajah is working from the bottom.
Maharajah actively working from the bottom here.
Luciano works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Luciano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maharajah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luciano 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!
Ray Luciano 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Mahogany (ranked 2531 p4p, 2740 weight class) and Hudson Clarkson (ranked 326 p4p, 346 weight class). Mahogany's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Litty. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson has a takedown stuffed.
Mahogany defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clarkson.
No luck for Clarkson with that takedown attempt.
Rich Mahogany has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Mahogany avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clarkson looks for a takedown but Mahogany sprawls well.
Mahogany lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mahogany scores with a jab. Clarkson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahogany lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clarkson backs up against the cage.
Mahogany manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Clarkson on his heels. He'll look to pass Clarkson's guard now, I'm sure.
Clarkson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mahogany is sitting in close to Clarkson's body. Clarkson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mahogany is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mahogany is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Clarkson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hudson Clarkson!
After the big win, Hudson Clarkson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGE™ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Rich Mahogany spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dezmond Drake (ranked 1675 p4p, 1131 weight class) and Ilari Rahamies (ranked 146 p4p, 101 weight class). Ilari Rahamies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dezmond Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahamies throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahamies, as that shot connected.
Drake works the jab nicely.
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Drake walks into a jab.
Rahamies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rahamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rahamies feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rahamies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Rahamies.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rahamies scores with a jab to the head.
Rahamies throws a leg kick which misses Drake's front leg but catches the back leg as Drake tries to avoid it.
Drake swings for the body but Rahamies moves out of range.
As Drake backs off Rahamies throws a huge counter combo but Drake manages to avoid it all.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rahamies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Rahamies lands.
Drake throws the left hand but Rahamies avoids the punch easily.
Rahamies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Drake staying out of range there.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Rahamies coming out on top.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rahamies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Rahamies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rahamies lands an overhand right.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Rahamies counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Rahamies.
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Rahamies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Drake moved away.
Drake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
Rahamies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahamies cracks Drake with a good jab.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Rahamies lands with a hook. Drake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rahamies throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Rahamies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rahamies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drake had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rahamies throws a lazy uppercut
and Drake counters with a nice body shot.
Rahamies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahamies throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws an off balance right hand
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahamies throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahamies cracks Drake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahamies stalks Drake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drake's face. Drake staggers backwards, shaken.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahamies lands the left hand.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rahamies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rahamies dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a nice body shot.
Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Rahamies seems unphased.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahamies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
Rahamies dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Rahamies moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rahamies.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Rahamies moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Rahamies.
Drake jabs Rahamies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahamies misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies dominated 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.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Rahamies lands with a nice combination. Drake backs away looking to recover.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rahamies misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Good shot there by Rahamies.
Drake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Rahamies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Drake has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drake there as he acknowledges the shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Drake might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rahamies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Rahamies.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake takes one on the button.
Rahamies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drake's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahamies scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Rahamies is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
Drake slips a jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies clobbers Drake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rahamies throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rahamies.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Rahamies is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake throws a body punch but Rahamies moves out of range.
Rahamies flicks out a counter leg kick but Drake steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies with the inside leg kick.
Rahamies misses with a combination
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rahamies throws out a powerful jab.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahamies.
That kick from Rahamies tenderised Drake's leg. Drake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahamies as he connects with a hook.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Drake is looking for a counter combo.
Rahamies throws a sloppy body shot
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahamies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rahamies throws a leg kick
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahamies lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake works Rahamies's body with a nice hook.
Rahamies misses with a looping left.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
Drake misses with the combination.
Rahamies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Rahamies cracks Drake with a good jab.
Rahamies lands with a cross.
Rahamies misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Drake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Rahamies's belly button to the back.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Drake.
Rahamies tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahamies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahamies misses the target.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Danga de danga de dang - Rahamies scores with a four punch combination!
Rahamies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahamies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahamies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahamies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Rahamies. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies slips under a jab from Drake.
Drake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahamies finds it's way round the side to connect with Drake's head.
Rahamies throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Rahamies - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rahamies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Rahamies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahamies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahamies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rahamies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahamies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drake doesn't seem bothered though.
Rahamies swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rahamies.
Rahamies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake forces Rahamies back against the cage and clinches.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
A frustrated look appears on Rahamies's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahamies jumps guard but Drake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rahamies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rahamies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahamies.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahamies blocks an uppercut.
Rahamies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.
Rahamies wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rahamies has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Drake uses from the top position.
Drake stops Rahamies from standing up.
Drake is stalling in the full guard.
Rahamies wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position.
Dezmond Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rahamies wants to stand and escape but Drake is having none of it.
Rahamies wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Drake manages to pass to side control.
Rahamies wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahamies is looking to score with low kicks.
Rahamies scores with a jab.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahamies works Drake's body with a nice hook.
Rahamies misses the jab.
Drake avoids the body shot from Rahamies.
Rahamies misses with a hook
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Rahamies moves away and avoids it.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Rahamies throws out a powerful jab.
Rahamies scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahamies as he connects with a hook.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Drake checks it.
Rahamies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Rahamies.
Drake throws a body punch but Rahamies moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rahamies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahamies swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Rahamies misses.
Drake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rahamies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ilari Rahamies.
I've got Rahamies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilari Rahamies!
A very excited looking Ilari Rahamies 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kiryu (ranked 684 p4p, 1634 weight class) and Charles Bukowski (ranked 96 p4p, 229 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kazuma Kiryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiryu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukowski.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiryu but Kiryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kiryu misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Bukowski.
Bukowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kiryu misses its target.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bukowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Charles Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski works Kiryu's body with a nice hook.
Kiryu dodges the punch combination from Bukowski.
Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kiryu with a body shot.
We've been informed that Bukowski 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski scores with a shot to the body.
Bukowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Bukowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiryu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bukowski loads up on a big right hand but Kiryu slips the punch.
Bukowski throws a jab when Kiryu was well out of range.
Kiryu takes a swing at Bukowski's ribcage but misses.
Bukowski works Kiryu's body with a nice hook.
Kiryu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bukowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Bukowski finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a combination
and Kiryu counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Bukowski finds it's target.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kiryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Kiryu avoids them all with ease.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bukowski cracks Kiryu with an open hand slap.
Bukowski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kiryu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiryu.
Kiryu lands with an overhand left.
Bukowski lands with a nice body punch.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the body
and Kiryu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bukowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bukowski lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kiryu to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiryu 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 Bukowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bukowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bukowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kiryu counters with a thumping low kick.
Bukowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiryu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kiryu cracks Bukowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukowski slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Bukowski.
Bukowski feints and as Kiryu raises his hands in defense, Bukowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kiryu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bukowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiryu pulls Bukowski in close to prevent any damage.
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Kiryu blocks nicely.
Kiryu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Bukowski from controlling successfully.
Bukowski throws an elbow that misses. Kiryu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bukowski's guard. Nice move by Kiryu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
That's time! Kiryu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kiryu avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense.
Bukowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiryu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bukowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles Bukowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukowski throws a hook to the side of Kiryu's head but Kiryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bukowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Kiryu tried to counter with a leg kick but Bukowski avoided it.
Bukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bukowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kiryu under the eye.
Bukowski shoots in and drives through. Kiryu sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski throws a nice looking combination but Kiryu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bukowski tries for a takedown but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kazuma Kiryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Kiryu throws a series of punches but Bukowski avoids them all with ease.
Kiryu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukowski.
It looked like Kiryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski misses with a jab to the body
and Kiryu counters with a nice body shot.
Bukowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kiryu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiryu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kiryu throws the left hand but Bukowski avoids the punch easily.
Kiryu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Bukowski. Beautiful body shot.
Bukowski misses with a hook
and Kiryu counters with a three punch combo that has Bukowski backing up. Bukowski nods at Kiryu to acknowledge the strikes.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiryu as he avoids it easily.
Kiryu is looking to counter punch.
Bukowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Bukowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Bukowski works Kiryu's body with a nice hook.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Kiryu.
Kiryu looks for the body kick but Bukowski saw that one coming.
Bukowski fails with the takedown
and Kiryu counters with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukowski is just out of range.
Kiryu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bukowski connects with a body shot that sends Kiryu's belly button to the back.
Kiryu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bukowski looks for a takedown but Kiryu sprawls well.
And Kiryu counters with a quick kick to the body but Bukowski blocks it.
Bukowski throws a right hand that misses
and Kiryu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Kazuma Kiryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kiryu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bukowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiryu sprawls well. He's pushed Bukowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bukowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bukowski scores with the left hand. Kiryu knows he should have avoided that one.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiryu.
Kiryu scores with a nice body kick.
Bukowski is breathing heavily.
Bukowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kiryu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bukowski slips under a jab from Kiryu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukowski.
Bukowski tries for a takedown but Kiryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bukowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Kiryu tries to sprawl out of it but Bukowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kiryu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiryu moves away.
Kiryu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiryu.
Kiryu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
Kiryu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the body
and Kiryu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bukowski's knee momentarily.
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 Kazuma Kiryu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiryu misses the target.
Kiryu misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Bukowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bukowski with a poor takedown
and Kiryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiryu lands a left and a right that send Bukowski crashing to the mat, dazed. Kiryu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice uppercut lands for Bukowski. That snapped Kiryu's head back.
Bukowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiryu.
A quick step to the side and Kiryu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kiryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiryu tries to land a front kick but Bukowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kiryu.
Bukowski misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiryu.
Kiryu tries to bum rush Bukowski with a series of wild strikes but Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bukowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu walks into a stiff left hand from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the body
and Kiryu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bukowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kiryu checks it well.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Kiryu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bukowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiryu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kazuma Kiryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Bukowski.
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiryu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bukowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiryu.
Bukowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kiryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukowski.
Kiryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Bukowski lands.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
and Kiryu counters with a three punch combo that has Bukowski backing up. Bukowski nods at Kiryu to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiryu manages to avoid it.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiryu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bukowski tries for a takedown but Kiryu circles away easily
letting Kiryu counter with a right hand.
 Bukowski is rocked!
Kiryu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bukowski.
Kiryu avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski moves away from the strike by Kiryu.
Kiryu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bukowski on the side of the head.
Bukowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiryu finish him?
Kiryu checks a leg kick nicely.
Bukowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Bukowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu blocks a jab.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown but Kiryu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kiryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Bukowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiryu defends well and Bukowski ends up having to push Kiryu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiryu counters with a straight right hand.
Kiryu avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kiryu.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a slapping body shot.
Bukowski missing with a left hand there. Kiryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the body
and Kiryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiryu tries to avoid it but Bukowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiryu to the ground. Kiryu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu swings for the body but Bukowski moves out of range.
Bukowski tests Kiryu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kiryu jabs Bukowski right on the nose. Bukowski blinks but takes it well.
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!
Kiryu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukowski has a takedown stuffed.
Bukowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiryu is just out of range.
Kiryu scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kiryu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiryu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kazuma Kiryu!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuma Kiryu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack McScramble (ranked 1876 p4p, 1664 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 157 p4p, 144 weight class). Mercer has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McScramble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. McScramble does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that McScramble has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mercer wants to land a leg kick but McScramble is out of range.
McScramble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mercer sprawls and moves away.
McScramble tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
McScramble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercer but Mercer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McScramble misses the body punch
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McScramble throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McScramble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble shoots in looking for a takedown but Mercer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McScramble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McScramble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mercer sprawls well. Mercer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McScramble gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble misses with a takedown
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobby Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercer misses with a body shot.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from McScramble.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Mercer avoids it well and moves away.
McScramble tries to clinch up but Mercer circles away and keeps his distance.
McScramble has taken the fight to the clinch.
McScramble is looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for McScramble to work.
McScramble is pushing Mercer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble pressing his opponent against the cage.
McScramble seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mercer lands an uppercut.
Come on McScramble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McScramble is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack McScramble.
McScramble tries for a takedown but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McScramble instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble goes for a takedown attempt but Mercer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McScramble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McScramble is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
Mercer throws a fast counter high kick but McScramble manages to duck under it in time.
Mercer tried to score with a low kick but McScramble checks it.
McScramble tries to counter with a takedown but Mercer is quick to defend against it.
Mercer with the inside leg kick.
Mercer moves out of range as McScramble strikes.
Mercer swats away the attempt to clinch by McScramble.
McScramble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McScramble gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from McScramble misses
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McScramble misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mercer! But no joy.
McScramble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McScramble looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McScramble's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McScramble duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercer misses with the body kick
and McScramble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mercer!
McScramble is trying to ground and pound but Mercer uses the momentary lack of control by McScramble to regain half guard.
McScramble is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mercer throws a front kick that sends McScramble stumbling back into the cage.
McScramble drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
McScramble preventing the sweep.
Mercer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McScramble dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McScramble is controlling him well.
Mercer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer throws a leg kick that is checked
and McScramble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mercer won't be happy with that.
Mercer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McScramble shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mercer is trying to defend but McScramble finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer is looking to improve his position.
McScramble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mercer sees it coming and defends easily.
McScramble is trying to work for a kimura but Mercer is defending well.
McScramble looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer tries to kick McScramble off but McScramble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McScramble wants to pass to mount but Mercer is defending the position.
McScramble prevents Mercer from improving his position.
Mercer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McScramble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mercer is trying to stand back up but McScramble is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McScramble is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McScramble prevents Mercer from standing back up.
Mercer gets full guard.
Mercer is controlling McScramble's posture.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McScramble controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McScramble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McScramble is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mercer. No joy for McScramble on that attempt.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mercer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
McScramble scores with a shot to the body.
McScramble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Mercer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McScramble attempts a counter takedown but Mercer avoids it well and moves away.
McScramble shoots in looking for a takedown. Mercer tries to sprawl out of it but McScramble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mercer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from McScramble.
McScramble closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mercer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McScramble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mercer quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McScramble is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mercer kicks McScramble off and gets back to his feet.
Mercer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McScramble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
A nice side step and Mercer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from McScramble.
McScramble fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McScramble just leaning against Mercer, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble trying to land knees to the body.
Jack McScramble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McScramble takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mercer just leaning against McScramble, taking a breather.
McScramble letting Mercer take a breather here.
Mercer lands a good knee to the midsection. McScramble won't want to take too many of those.
Mercer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McScramble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mercer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack McScramble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mercer up against the cage.
Mercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McScramble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McScramble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mercer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McScramble tries to score a body lock takedown but Mercer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McScramble's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McScramble can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
McScramble is trying to drag Mercer to the mat but Mercer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
McScramble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from McScramble.
McScramble has Mercer pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Mercer.
I've got Mercer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA 🏝️ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas McCain (ranked 1019 p4p, 1208 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 147 p4p, 183 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain throws a lazy body kick
and Shifter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCain 's guard.
McCain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shifter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McCain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from McCain .
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shifter manages to avoid it.
McCain throws a body punch but Shifter moves out of range.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A clash of legs there as Shifter blocks the low kick.
McCain misses with a leg kick
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown. McCain fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shifter is looking to pass into half guard but McCain pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McCain is in guard.
Shifter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCain escapes and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter sneaks back into half guard.
McCain moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shifter.
McCain decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McCain misses with a double jab
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McCain !
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCain , who protects the arm well.
McCain wants to get back to his feet.
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shifter but great work by McCain .
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
McCain tries to stand but Shifter is controlling his head.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
McCain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shifter on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter looks to move to half guard but instead McCain has passed into mount! Damn!
Shifter gets back to half guard.
McCain wants to stand up but Shifter has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Shifter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McCain gets to his feet - Shifter follows without any prompting.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shifter manages to avoid it.
Shifter tries to counter with a clinch but McCain shakes him off and moves away.
McCain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shifter doesn't seem bothered though.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain .
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifter moves away.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCain jabs Shifter right on the nose. Shifter blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCain sprawls well. McCain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet.
Shifter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shifter will feel that in the morning.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifter moves away.
McCain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shifter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas McCain dominated that 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.
McCain looks to land a body kick but Shifter moved away.
Shifter with the counter takedown but McCain avoids it easily.
McCain scores with a punch to the head.
McCain misses with a double jab
and Shifter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCain 's guard.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter throws an elbow that misses. McCain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shifter's guard. Nice move by McCain !
Shifter has an active guard here but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shifter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCain escapes and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shifter gets back to half guard.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
McCain wants to stand up but Shifter has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shifter is looking to get back to full guard here but McCain has managed to pass to side control instead.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shifter working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McCain 's thigh. McCain counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shifter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCain is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shifter, into his guard.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shifter is tightening it up a little... McCain has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McCain reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McCain taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shape Shifter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob White (ranked 787 p4p, 789 weight class) and Sone Fujimaro (ranked 71 p4p, 72 weight class). Fujimaro has chosen 焔 (Flame) + 暁ノ糸 (Thread of Dawn) by Wagakki Band as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sone Fujimaro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab lands there for Fujimaro.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Fujimaro does it's job there.
White drops his hands momentarily and Fujimaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fujimaro misses with a low kick.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Fujimaro thumps White with a low kick.
White drops his hands momentarily and Fujimaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimaro is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Fujimaro throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimaro.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White dips to his left and cracks Fujimaro with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fujimaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujimaro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fujimaro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fujimaro throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Fujimaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujimaro moves away from the strike by White.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
White is looking to counter punch.
Fujimaro with a jab.
Fujimaro loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Fujimaro misses with a looping right.
A big right from Fujimaro misses.
Fujimaro moves out of range as White strikes.
Fujimaro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
White throwing a counter right hand but Fujimaro manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
White takes one to the chin there.
White throws a lazy right hand but Fujimaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White blocks a jab.
Fujimaro throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Fujimaro gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
Fujimaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimaro lands a shoulder strike.
White holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fujimaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White prevents a body shot from Fujimaro.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fujimaro's brow.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Fujimaro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
Fujimaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from White.
White blocks a body shot from Fujimaro.
White has had enough of the clinch but Fujimaro keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Good body shot from White.
Fujimaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, White throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fujimaro.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
White tries to work over Fujimaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimaro letting White take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Fujimaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fujimaro tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fujimaro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimaro tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimaro throws a head punch that misses.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fujimaro lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sone Fujimaro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fujimaro missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White throwing a counter right hand but Fujimaro manages to avoid it.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for White.
Fujimaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fujimaro throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from White 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 Fujimaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fujimaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fujimaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Fujimaro is predictable there
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujimaro walks into a jab.
Fujimaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujimaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fujimaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Fujimaro misses.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fujimaro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Fujimaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Fujimaro.
An inside leg kick from Fujimaro misses.
It appears White was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujimaro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White lands a jab to Fujimaro's midsection.
Fujimaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujimaro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro takes one on the button.
Fujimaro tries to clinch but White moves away
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fujimaro has time to react.
Fujimaro lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
Fujimaro moves out of range as White strikes.
White blocks a head kick by Fujimaro.
As Fujimaro backs away, White returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujimaro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
White checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fujimaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fujimaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy left from Fujimaro finds it's target.
A lazy left from Fujimaro finds it's target.
Fujimaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fujimaro scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
White misses with a body punch
and Fujimaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujimaro misses with a hook.
Fujimaro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. White checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fujimaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Fujimaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fujimaro misses.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujimaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fujimaro feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
Fujimaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White needs to keep his hands up - Fujimaro had a free shot at his head there.
Fujimaro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fujimaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fujimaro misses with a looping right.
Fujimaro throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fujimaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A lazy left from Fujimaro finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fujimaro throws out a powerful jab.
Fujimaro checks a low kick from White.
Fujimaro scores with a jab. White acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fujimaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fujimaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fujimaro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
White slips under a jab.
Fujimaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fujimaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujimaro circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimaro scores with a hook.
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sone Fujimaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fujimaro connects with a leg kick.
Fujimaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White misses with a hook. Fujimaro ducked under it nicely.
Fujimaro throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Fujimaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fujimaro misses with an uppercut
and Fujimaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White throws a front kick that sends Fujimaro stumbling back into the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fujimaro 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 White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fujimaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fujimaro slips a jab from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fujimaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Fujimaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujimaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fujimaro misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a hook.
Fujimaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
Fujimaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimaro scores with a decent looking hook.
Fujimaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping White under the eye.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fujimaro slips under a jab from White.
Fujimaro with a jab.
Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Fujimaro throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
White blocks an uppercut.
White blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro dodges an elbow strike from White.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White blocks a body shot from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fujimaro scores with a hook to the body.
Fujimaro pushes White back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujimaro lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Fujimaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
White breaks the clinch.
Fujimaro misses the shot to the body.
Fujimaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Fujimaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro works White's body with a nice hook.
Fujimaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujimaro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fujimaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White misses with a hook. Fujimaro ducked under it nicely.
White staying out of range there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
Fujimaro being controlled against the cage.
White lands an elbow that stopped Fujimaro in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fujimaro's brow.
Fujimaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimaro blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from White.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White breaks from the clinch.
Fujimaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by White.
Fujimaro slips under a jab.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fujimaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro thinks about the counter body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sone Fujimaro.
Well Fujimaro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sone Fujimaro!
An out of breath Sone Fujimaro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 731 p4p, 692 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 108 p4p, 102 weight class). Wolf-Fang comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Give It All. Zhao has chosen Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz as his entrance music. Yamcha Wolf-Fang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf-Fang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wolf-Fang attempts a counter takedown but Zhao avoids it well and moves away.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf-Fang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Wolf-Fang ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao pulls Wolf-Fang in close to prevent any damage.
Wolf-Fang stands up from Zhao's guard - Wolf-Fang perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao misses with a hook. Wolf-Fang ducked under it nicely.
Zhao throws a series of strikes that have Wolf-Fang backpedaling.
 It looks like Yamcha Wolf-Fang has been cut.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf-Fang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhao sprawls and moves away.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Wolf-Fang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wolf-Fang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhao.
Zhao misses with a straight right.
Wolf-Fang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Wolf-Fang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhao.
Zhao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf-Fang slips a straight right by Zhao.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Zhao.
Wolf-Fang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zhao!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao struggling a bit here.
Zhao has one of Wolf-Fang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Wolf-Fang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Zhao scores with a four punch combination!
Zhao connects with a leg kick.
Zhao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolf-Fang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Wolf-Fang is out of range.
Wolf-Fang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Wolf-Fang tries to counter with a takedown but Zhao is quick to defend against it.
Zhao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao thows a leg kick but Wolf-Fang checks it
and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao trying his best to control but Wolf-Fang has mounted him.
Zhao is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolf-Fang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wolf-Fang avoids the attempt from Zhao to control.
Zhao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
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.
Zhao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhao sprawls and moves away.
Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf-Fang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf-Fang attempts a counter takedown but Zhao avoids it well and moves away.
Jian Zhao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao misses with an uppercut
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zhao kicks Wolf-Fang off and gets back to his feet.
Zhao throws a lazy body kick
and Wolf-Fang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zhao scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wolf-Fang manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao tries to lock up and control but Wolf-Fang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zhao tries to control Wolf-Fang's body but Wolf-Fang pushes him off. Zhao squirms to his side and now Wolf-Fang has his back!
Wolf-Fang has the hooks in. Zhao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao keeps trying to improve his position.
Wolf-Fang gets his hands free as Zhao looks to control.
Zhao can't escape the position.
Zhao is trying to stand back up.
Zhao is trying to break free.
Zhao is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wolf-Fang off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wolf-Fang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao rolls, trying to escape but Wolf-Fang keeps control of the position.
What can Zhao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zhao tries to escape the position.
Wolf-Fang keeps control of the position easily here as Zhao tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf-Fang gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zhao!
Zhao can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zhao is still trying to improve position.
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 Yamcha Wolf-Fang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf-Fang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang feinted with a counter takedown.
Zhao misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Zhao
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown. Zhao fights it but they end up in guard.
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wolf-Fang stands up and waves to Zhao to follow him.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a takedown into side control.
Wolf-Fang decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zhao to his feet.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Wolf-Fang saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf-Fang attempts a counter takedown but Zhao avoids it well and moves away.
Zhao with the inside leg kick.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
so Wolf-Fang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zhao wants to control but Wolf-Fang passes easily into half guard.
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Wolf-Fang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zhao trying to control but Wolf-Fang postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang decides to stand and escape the position.
Wolf-Fang slips under a jab from Zhao.
Wolf-Fang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf-Fang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhao sprawls and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Wolf-Fang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Zhao.
Zhao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhao misses with a looping left.
Zhao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf-Fang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zhao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wolf-Fang keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wolf-Fang blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf-Fang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zhao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wolf-Fang counters with a single leg into guard. Zhao didn't expect that.
Zhao has Wolf-Fang pulled in close to control his posture.
Zhao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhao wants to hit a sweep here but Wolf-Fang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zhao there!
Wolf-Fang manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zhao to take his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jian Zhao.
I think Zhao 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
A relieved looking Jian Zhao 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 Shigeru Otori (ranked 47 p4p, 155 weight class) and Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 2 p4p, 9 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Shigeru Otori!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Otori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Adeoluwa misses.
Otori with a jab.
Adeoluwa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Otoris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Otori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Adeoluwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab.
Otori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otori's corner calls for a 1-2. Otori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
A quick step to the side and Otori tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa feints the counter takedown.
Otori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adeoluwas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adeoluwa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it well.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Adeoluwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adeoluwa lands a lovely overhand right.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Otori 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.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.
Otori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adeoluwa tries to move into range but Otori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Otori misses with a looping right.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Otori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Otori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori throws a hook but Adeoluwa avoids it easily.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa tries to move into range but Otori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Otori misses.
Otori throws a shot to the body.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Otori punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otori.
Otori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Otori takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.
Adeoluwa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adeoluwa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Otori looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adeoluwa is controlling him well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adeoluwa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Otori takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
Adeoluwa advances to mount.
Otori is trying to stand up.
Adeoluwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adeoluwa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Otori.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Adeoluwa blocks a leg kick.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
It seemed like Adeoluwa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adeoluwa is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
Otori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Otori.
Otori swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Otori.
Otori throws a leg kick
so Adeoluwa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori is looking to stand up but Adeoluwa isn't so interested in that idea.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adeoluwa stops Otori from standing up.
Adeoluwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Otori wants to stand but Adeoluwa is controlling the position.
Adeoluwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Otori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adeoluwa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Otori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otori is looking to stand back up but Adeoluwa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Otori.
Otori is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adeoluwa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Otori is trying to stand.
Adeoluwa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adeoluwa lands strikes from half guard.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Otori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adeoluwa slips a nice elbow through Otori's hands, connecting with Otori's forehead.
Otori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Adeoluwa is on him like a limpet, forcing Otori back against the cage.
Otori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Adeoluwa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adeoluwa tries to move into range but Otori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Otori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Otori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Otori misses with a looping right.
Adeoluwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adeoluwa connects with the punch.
Otori throws a leg kick
and Adeoluwa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Otori's guard.
Adeoluwa is standing up over Otori. Otori looks to escape but Adeoluwa dives into side control.
Otori tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Otori is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Adeoluwa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otori defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adeoluwa scores with punches from the back.
Otori covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Otori trying to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in full control for now.
Adeoluwa lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Otori misses with a straight left.
Adeoluwa clobbers Otori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa throws out a counter right but Otori avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Otori finds it's way through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Adeoluwa.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori jabs Adeoluwa right on the nose. Adeoluwa blinks but takes it well.
Adeoluwa dips to his left and cracks Otori with an uppercut!
Otori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adeoluwa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Otori - the referee stops the clock and Adeoluwa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Otori. Adeoluwa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Otori misses.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Otori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adeoluwa shoots in but no luck this time.
Otori throws a hook but Adeoluwa avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Adeoluwa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adeoluwa thinking.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otori throws a hook but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Otori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori is looking to score with low kicks.
Otori takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Otori misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Otori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A low kick lands for Otori.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Otori swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori wants to land a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Otori scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Otori is predictable there
so Adeoluwa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Otori pushes Adeoluwa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Otori checks it
and Adeoluwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otori slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adeoluwa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Otori.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Otori checks a leg kick.
Adeoluwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Adeoluwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Otori misses.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adeoluwa throws out a leg kick but Otori moves out of range and Adeoluwa only half commits.
Otori takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Otori lands an overhand right.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adeoluwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Otori.
Adeoluwa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to Otori's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori cracks Adeoluwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adeoluwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Otori counters with a nice body shot.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Otori lands with a right hand.
A big right from Otori misses.
Adeoluwa with the counter takedown but Otori avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Otori defends it well.
Otori staying out of range there.
Otori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Otori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Otori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to the head.
Otori slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adeoluwa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Otori throws a looping overhand right but Adeoluwa ducks down to avoid it.
Adeoluwa throws out a counter right but Otori avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Adeoluwa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otori is looking to score with low kicks.
Adeoluwa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adeoluwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori swings widly with a right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
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!
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adeoluwa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Otori.
Otori throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori connects with a single shot there.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Otori moves out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a nice looking combination but Otori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Otori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adeoluwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Otori lands with a hook. Adeoluwa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adeoluwa defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Otori 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.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Adeoluwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Otori scores with a nice strike.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Adeoluwa finds it's target.
Adeoluwa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adeoluwa thuds his right hand into Otori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori lands a nice hook to Adeoluwa's body. Adeoluwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Otori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Otori misses with a body punch
and Adeoluwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori scores with a decent looking hook.
Otori slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
Otori takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori had his way with Chukwu Adeoluwa in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut
and Otori counters with a stiff right hand.
Adeoluwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Otori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adeoluwa with the counter takedown but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by Otori.
Adeoluwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Adeoluwa.
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
Adeoluwa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori misses with a low kick as Adeoluwa jumps back.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adeoluwa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Otori fakes the leg kick and cracks Adeoluwa in the body.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Otori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Adeoluwa checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Otori's sensitive parts.
Otori misses the jab.
Otori scores with a punch to the head.
Adeoluwa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adeoluwa tries for a takedown but Otori circles away easily
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Adeoluwa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Otori walks into a straight right hand from Adeoluwa.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
letting Otori counter with a right hand.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Otori is predictable there
and Adeoluwa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Otori!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa prevents Otori from escaping the position.
Otori is looking to get back to his feet here but Adeoluwa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Otori's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Otori trying to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in full control for now.
Adeoluwa tries to keep control of the position but Otori is staying busy.
Adeoluwa is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Adeoluwa gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Adeoluwa gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Adeoluwa apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab from Otori.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Otori has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
Shigeru Otori retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Shigeru Otori, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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