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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Bennett (ranked 4102 p4p, 3387 weight class) and Gaius Marius (ranked 547 p4p, 487 weight class). Bennett comes to the cage accompanied by Out Of My Face by Rebel Son. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gage Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaius Marius!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Marius misses with a kick to the body
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Marius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett checks a leg kick.
Bennett lands a head shot.
Bennett cracks Marius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bennett has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marius to stand back up!
 Marius is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gage Bennett!
An out of breath Gage Bennett 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Omer Demirci (ranked 2984 p4p, 2840 weight class) and Bobby Brawler (ranked 365 p4p, 348 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler throws a sloppy head kick
and Demirci counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but Brawler is defending well.
Demirci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brawler pushes Demirci off looking to stand but Demirci dives back in and keeps control.
Brawler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Demirci lands a jab to the nose.
Brawler falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Demirci to counter with a crisp jab.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Demirci avoids them all with ease.
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!
Brawler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brawler gets underhooks to prevent Demirci's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler lands a left hand.
Demirci misses with the head strike.
Demirci is trying to maintain a safe position but Brawler gets an underhook and turns Demirci into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Brawler.
Demirci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Demirci tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Demirci back against the cage.
Brawler stalling the fight.
Demirci takes a shot to the head.
Brawler misses with the head strike.
Brawler lands a shot to the body.
Demirci tries to work over Brawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demirci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brawler lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demirci takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brawler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler tries a body shot but Demirci blocks it.
Demirci is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brawler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demirci's elbow.
Brawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Brawler as the two fighters clinch.
Brawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Brawler lands a shot to the body.
Demirci drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brawler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Demirci is breathing heavily.
Brawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Good body shot from Brawler.
Brawler scores with a hook to the body.
Brawler lands a nice uppercut.
Demirci tries to stall but Brawler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brawler.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Brawler presses Demirci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler scores with a hook to the body.
Brawler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Demirci seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brawler can turn it around.
Demirci stalling in the clinch but Brawler improves position.
Brawler scores with a hook to the body.
Brawler misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Brawler.
Demirci wants to take the fight to the mat but Brawler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brawler is leaning against Demirci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Demirci has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brawler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brawler.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brawler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Brawler holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brawler.
A short right from Brawler on the inside.
Demirci trying to stall but Brawler improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Brawler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler tries to work over Demirci's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brawler lands a left hand.
Brawler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Brawler.
A short body shot lands from Brawler as the two fighters clinch.
Brawler digs a right hand into Demirci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demirci's gas tank.
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
Brawler stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brawler.
Brawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demirci blocks a body shot from Brawler.
Brawler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Demirci.
Brawler pushes Demirci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brawler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demirci's elbow.
Demirci stalling.
Demirci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brawler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Brawler.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brawler lands a head kick. Demirci smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Omer Demirci has been cut.
Brawler throws a shot from downtown. Demirci moves away and avoids it.
Demirci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
Demirci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler unleashes a big counter combination but Demirci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demirci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brawler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demirci counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brawler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Brawler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brawler after a bit of a struggle.
Demirci is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brawler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brawler.
Demirci takes a shot to the head.
Demirci tries to stall but Brawler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Demirci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demirci takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Brawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Brawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler pushes Demirci back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brawler scores with a shoulder strike.
Demirci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brawler lands a nice uppercut.
Demirci blocking some punches.
Demirci is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Brawler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Demirci avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler is leaning against Demirci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brawler tries to land knees in the clinch but Demirci avoids the damage to the body.
Brawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brawler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Demirci or not.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brawler after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brawler.
Brawler presses Demirci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Brawler as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Brawler.
A shot in the inside from Brawler.
Demirci drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demirci blocks a body shot from Brawler.
Nice body punch from Brawler - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brawler.
Brawler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Demirci.
Brawler pushes Demirci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler is working Demirci over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brawler.
Brawler swings wildly with an uppercut but Demirci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Demirci wants to stall.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Demirci controls his hands.
Brawler gets underhooks to prevent Demirci's takedown attempt.
Demirci is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brawler slows down the pace here.
Brawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Brawler just leaning against Demirci, taking a breather.
Brawler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler tries a body shot but Demirci blocks it.
Bobby Brawler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demirci misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Brawler fails to land.
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Demirci avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage.
Brawler misses with a body punch.
Brawler lands with a short shot to the head.
Brawler cracks Demirci with a nice body shot.
Brawler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Demirci's elbow.
Demirci's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Demirci is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brawler is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brawler.
Brawler is leaning against Demirci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brawler can't find room to land a body shot as Demirci controls the action.
A short left from Brawler.
Demirci wants to take the fight to the mat but Brawler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brawler pushes Demirci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brawler presses Demirci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Brawler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omer Demirci'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brawler moves into range and clinches up with Demirci.
Demirci lands a shot to the body.
Demirci is trying to maintain a safe position but Brawler gets an underhook and turns Demirci into the cage.
Demirci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brawler stops a takedown attempt from Demirci.
Brawler lands a body punch.
Omer Demirci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demirci blocking some punches.
Brawler working aggressively here.
Brawler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Demirci.
A bit of stalling here from Brawler.
Brawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Demirci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brawler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brawler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brawler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Brawler.
Brawler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Brawler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci blocks an uppercut.
Brawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Brawler.
A short uppercut from Brawler.
Brawler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omer Demirci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Brawler.
Demirci controlling the action here for a moment.
Brawler presses Demirci against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Brawler.
Brawler misses with some punches.
Demirci looking to slow down the pace here.
Brawler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Demircis head.
Demirci taking a breather.
Brawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Demirci.
Bobby Brawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler prevents the takedown attempt.
Brawler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demirci backwards.
Demirci is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Demirci tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler blocks a body shot from Demirci.
Demirci slows down the pace here.
Brawler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci wants to stall.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brawler after a bit of a struggle.
Demirci misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brawler digs a right hand into Demirci's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Demirci's gas tank.
Demirci tries for a takedown but Brawler manages to get underhooks.
Demirci tries a body shot but Brawler blocks it.
Demirci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brawler.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Demirci.
Brawler is leaning against Demirci and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Demirci controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demirci is trying to stall.
Demirci is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brawler is defending well.
Demirci has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brawler after a bit of a struggle.
Brawler gets underhooks to prevent Demirci's takedown attempt.
Brawler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Demirci trying to control the position but instead, Brawler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Demirci into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brawler as Demirci tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brawler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brawler!
A very excited looking Bobby Brawler 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Graves (ranked 1291 p4p, 2339 weight class) and Thufir Hawat (ranked 168 p4p, 288 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Graves.
Graves cracks Hawat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hawat 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.
Graves darts in and clinches Hawat up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawat.
Graves presses Hawat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawat avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Hawat blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves tries to work over Hawat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves digs a right hand into Hawat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hawat's gas tank.
Graves prevents a body shot from Hawat.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Hawat's head.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves presses Hawat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Graves manages to break the clinch.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawat doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Graves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hawat wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Graves wants to control but Hawat is keeping him busy.
Hawat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Graves lands with a punch from half guard.
Graves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Graves drops an elbow to the side of Hawat's head.
Graves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
Graves is pressing down on Hawat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawat is holding on for now.
Graves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawat defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat is concentrating on defense, preventing Graves from advancing position.
Graves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawat is trying to control but can't.
Graves passes into side control, despite Hawat's attempt to control the position.
Hawat is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Graves scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Graves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hawat is trying to get back to half guard.
Graves working the head with strikes.
Graves throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hawat works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Graves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Graves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hawat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Graves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hawat's guard.
Graves wants to control from the top but Hawat keeps moving.
Graves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawat's head.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hawat trying to control the position.
Graves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hawat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Graves trying to control but Hawat is working from the bottom.
Hawat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two 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.
Graves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Graves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Hawat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves pulls Hawat in to control the position.
Hawat controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hawat won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawat manages to get himself to full guard.
Graves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graves passes Hawat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawat wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hawat wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Graves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Graves scores with a takedown into Hawat's guard.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves advances position into side control!
Graves is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves wants to control but Hawat is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graves off and has taken his back!
Graves has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hawat.
Graves tries to escape the position.
Hawat trying to control.
Hawat avoiding Graves 's attempts to control his hands.
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is really stuck here.
Graves surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Hawat controlling the position well here. Graves rolled but Hawat kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thufir Hawat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Graves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawat's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawat can't escape the position.
Graves has good solid back control here.
Graves gets his hands free as Hawat looks to control.
Hawat is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Graves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrance Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
After winning the bout, Terrance Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Valentine (ranked 1286 p4p, 1345 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 166 p4p, 174 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Lacplesis.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacplesis! But no joy.
Valentine lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valentine moves away.
Lacplesis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valentine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lacplesis is defending well.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valentine's defenses.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Valentine lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lacplesis'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.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lacplesis is keeping busy.
We've been hearing reports that Valentine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Valentine working aggressively here.
Valentine has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lacplesis regains guard immediately.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Lacplesis has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacplesis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine has gone for a leg lock! Lacplesis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Valentine's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lacplesis tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Lacplesis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lacplesis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Valentine is proving hard to escape from.
Lacplesis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Valentine is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lacplesis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valentine has his foot on Lacplesis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacplesis works his way back into a safe position though.
Lacplesis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valentine's guard.
Lacplesis tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valentine is working an open guard so Lacplesis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Lacplesis as Valentine shoots in.
Lacplesis has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Valentine dodges an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Valentine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lacplesis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Valentine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lacplesis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valentine somewhat.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body.
Valentine thumps Lacplesis with a low kick.
Lacplesis throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine misses with a two punch combination.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacplesis throws out the jab.
Lacplesis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacplesis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentine to score with a decent uppercut.
Valentine keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacplesis scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentine should have avoided that one.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Valentine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lacplesis.
Lacplesis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Lacplesis lands with a cross.
Lacplesis motions for Valentine to come forward. Lacplesis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacplesis is looking to chop away at Valentine's legs.
The crowd cheers as Lacplesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valentine doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacplesis.
Valentine wants to slow Lacplesis down by chopping away at his legs.
Lacplesis misses the jab.
Lacplesis thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Valentine's midsection.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Lacplesis jabs at Valentine's body.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Valentine throws a head kick but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentine dives in for a single leg takedown but Lacplesis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valentine blocks an elbow strike.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Lacplesis avoiding damage.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Lacplesis works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis lands a nice elbow.
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!
Lacplesis gets underhooks to prevent Valentine's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
Lou Valentine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine blocks the elbow strike.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valentine is looking for a takedown.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valentine trying to control the position but instead, Lacplesis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valentine into the cage.
Lacplesis lands an elbow inside.
Valentine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Valentine manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valentine's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Valentine blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Valentine can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lacplesis gets underhooks to prevent Valentine's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valentine.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
Valentine tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine digs a right hand underneath Lacplesis's ribcage. Lacplesis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valentine presses Lacplesis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Lacplesis pushes off an throws an elbow but Valentine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valentine lands an uppercut.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Valentine controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine blocks an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis is pressed up against the cage. Valentine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lacplesis down to the mat. Lacplesis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 Lou Valentine will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Lacplesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valentine has Lacplesis up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Valentine prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is looking to control Valentine's arms but Valentine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lacplesis has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
Valentine pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
Valentine misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands an elbow that stopped Valentine in his tracks for a moment.
Valentine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lacplesis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Valentine lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine dodges an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lacplesis is working Valentine over against the cage.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Lacplesis lands an elbow inside.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentine works on Lacplesis's body with a couple of short punches.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lacplesis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valentine misses with a body punch.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Valentine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Valentine fails to land.
Valentine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
A short right from Lacplesis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lacplesis is looking to control Valentine's arms but Valentine gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lacplesis has his back to the cage.
Valentine lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis trying to stall but Valentine improves his position.
Valentine wants to take the fight to the mat but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Valentine pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis lands a damaging elbow.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
Valentine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Valentine can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis trying to control the position but instead, Valentine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lacplesis into the cage.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine dodges an elbow strike from Lacplesis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valentine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow strike.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow strike.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Valentine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lou Valentine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valentine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 1249 p4p, 1163 weight class) and Boris Yeltsin Jr (ranked 91 p4p, 86 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lvavatai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Can Get It If You Really Want. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Yeltsin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeltsin Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Lvavatai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeltsin Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr 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.
No joy there for Yeltsin Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lvavatai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yeltsin Jr's sensitive parts.
Lvavatai misses with a wild combination.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr catches Lvavatai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lvavatai throws a big shot that misses.
Yeltsin Jr slips a jab from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yeltsin Jr! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lvavatai throws a big shot that misses.
Lvavatai defending well as Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but Yeltsin Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a hook to the body. Lvavatai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick lands for Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai tried to score with a low kick but Yeltsin Jr checks it.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the strikes.
Yeltsin Jr throws a low kick, looking for Lvavatai 's leg but Lvavatai calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai lands with a hook. Yeltsin Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lvavatai . Lvavatai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yeltsin Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Yeltsin Jr throws a low kick but Lvavatai moves out of range easily.
Yeltsin Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lvavatai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a right hand. Lvavatai shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai throws a lazy right hand but Yeltsin Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lvavatai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yeltsin Jr takes one to the chin there.
Yeltsin Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lvavatai .
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeltsin Jr. Lvavatai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeltsin Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lvavatai 's head backwards.
Lvavatai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Lvavatai misses the target.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
Yeltsin Jr staying out of range there.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick which misses Lvavatai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Lvavatai tries to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a body punch
and Lvavatai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lvavatai throws out a loose jab but Yeltsin Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
A telegraphed right hand from Yeltsin Jr misses the target.
Yeltsin Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lvavatai on the side of the head.
Yeltsin Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lvavatai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
Lvavatai misses with a double jab.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lvavatai 's sensitive parts.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lvavatai checks a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr with a nice calf kick.
Yeltsin Jr is looking to slow Lvavatai down with leg kicks.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a leg kick but Lvavatai moves out of range and Yeltsin Jr only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai missing with a left hand there. Yeltsin Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lvavatai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yeltsin Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
A clash of legs there as Lvavatai blocks the low kick.
Yeltsin Jr throws a low kick but Lvavatai avoids it.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yeltsin Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Yeltsin Jr misses.
Yeltsin Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lvavatai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeltsin Jr thuds his right hand into Lvavatai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a looping left.
Lvavatai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeltsin Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick but Lvavatai checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Yeltsin Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yeltsin Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
A big right from Yeltsin Jr misses.
Yeltsin Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lvavatai misses with a lunging right hand
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Lvavatai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Yeltsin Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lvavatai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yeltsin Jr misses with the combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lvavatai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yeltsin Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lvavatai 's head backwards.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a leg kick.
Lvavatai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a leg kick
and Lvavatai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yeltsin Jr's knee momentarily.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a counter right but Lvavatai avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
As Yeltsin Jr backs away, Lvavatai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yeltsin Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lvavatai throws a head kick but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Jab by Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai defending well as Yeltsin Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Yeltsin Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lvavatai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lvavatai throws a lazy uppercut
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Lvavatai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yeltsin Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yeltsin Jr misses the shot to the body.
Yeltsin Jr jabs Lvavatai right on the nose. Lvavatai blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeltsin Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lvavatai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yeltsin Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yeltsin Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lvavatai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yeltsin Jr.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lvavatai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yeltsin Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Lvavatai 's head.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lvavatai misses with a few strikes there.
Yeltsin Jr 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.
Lvavatai throws an overhand right that lands on Yeltsin Jr's shoulder, as Yeltsin Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Yeltsin Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lvavatai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yeltsin Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Yeltsin Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Lvavatai there.
Lvavatai connects with a single shot there.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Lvavatai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lvavatai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Yeltsin Jr manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Yeltsin Jr slams his shin into Lvavatai 's torso.
Yeltsin Jr lands a nice hook to Lvavatai 's body. Lvavatai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yeltsin Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Yeltsin Jr.
Lvavatai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeltsin Jr misses with an uppercut. Lvavatai saw that one coming.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lvavatai to counter with a crisp jab.
Yeltsin Jr is rocked!
Yeltsin Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yeltsin Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Lvavatai finish him?
Yeltsin Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Lvavatai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yeltsin Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a low kick.
Yeltsin Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lvavatai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yeltsin Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .
Yeltsin Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeltsin Jr tries to work over Lvavatai 's front leg with a kick but Lvavatai checks it.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Yeltsin Jr manages to avoid it.
Yeltsin Jr walks straight into a right hand from Lvavatai - that's dropped him! Lvavatai jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Yeltsin Jr from any more punishment! Yeltsin Jr complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
Tiaoali Lvavatai 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dezmond Drake (ranked 2199 p4p, 1254 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 187 p4p, 124 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mercer's choice of entrance music: Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 10 - 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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer slips a straight right by Drake.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake thuds his right hand into Mercer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Mercer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Mercer's shoulder, as Mercer tries to avoid the shot.
Mercer throws a shot to the body.
Mercer throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake counters with a series of strikes. Mercer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Drake misses.
Mercer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake lands with an uppercut that bounces Mercer off the cage and back into range.
Mercer is rocked!
 It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake defending well as Mercer loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch lands to the side of Drake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drake moves out of range as Mercer strikes.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer scores with a jab to the body.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Mercer misses.
It looked like Drake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mercer.
Mercer tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mercer sprawling to the canvas! Mercer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drake finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer closes the distance and pushes Drake back into the cage.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drake prevents a body shot from Mercer.
Drake avoiding damage as Mercer throws knees to the body.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercer blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Mercer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercer digs a right hand into Drake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drake's gas tank.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Mercer misses with an elbow strike.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercer tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Mercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Drake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drake prevents a body shot from Mercer.
Mercer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mercer tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from Mercer.
Mercer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercer missing with knees to the body.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Drake blocks a body shot from Mercer.
Drake gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Drake misses with some punches.
Mercer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercer's elbow.
Mercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake blocks a body shot from Mercer.
Drake gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercer's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Drake works on Mercer's body with a couple of short punches.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer misses with a knee to the head.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake lands with a shot to the body.
Drake misses with a jab to the body
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Drake throws a big counter combination but Mercer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mercer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drake.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
Drake went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mercer lands a nice looking body kick.
Drake takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Mercer throws a right hand that misses
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mercer misses with a jab to the body
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer lands the left hand.
Drake scores with a nice strike.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drake thuds his right hand into Mercer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
A jab from Mercer misses.
Mercer misses with an uppercut.
Drake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Mercer misses with a double jab
and Drake counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mercer out cold! What a finish! Drake is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dezmond Drake!
Our winner, Dezmond Drake, 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.
The defeated Bobby Mercer had this to say: 'I'm sorry for that last one. I hope this one was little more exciting. It's been a blast fighting in this org! I love it almost as much as Bondi clothing! Uhh, thank you. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob White (ranked 1196 p4p, 904 weight class) and Ilari Rahamies (ranked 113 p4p, 83 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilari Rahamies!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahamies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
A nice leg kick from White, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White throws a head kick but Rahamies moves out of range.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been told by White's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahamies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White blocks a jab.
White lands the left hand.
White blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as White blocks the leg kick.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahamies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from White misses
and Rahamies counters with a left to the body.
Rahamies lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Rahamies both land. Nice combination.
White moves in looking to clinch but Rahamies pushes him off.
Rahamies with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rahamies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rahamies.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahamies finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rahamies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from White misses.
Rahamies thumps White with a low kick.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from White.
Rahamies lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahamies.
Rahamies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rahamies scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! White crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rahamies - the referee stops the clock and White gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rahamies. White manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good exchange - Rahamies coming out on top.
White slips under a jab.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White slips a jab and a cross from Rahamies.
A jab from Rahamies does it's job there.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
White throws the left hand but Rahamies avoids the punch easily.
Rahamies connects with a jab.
Rahamies loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White digs a good hook to Rahamies's body.
Rahamies throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Rahamies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahamies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
White misses with a right hand
and Rahamies counters with a nice body kick.
White checks a low kick from Rahamies.
White seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rahamies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White misses with a head kick.
Rahamies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rahamies lands a jab to White's midsection.
Rahamies lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rahamies throws an off balance right hand
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahamies defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Rahamies lands a head kick. White smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good work by Rahamies as he checks the leg kick.
Rahamies thumps White with a low kick.
White throws a shot from downtown. Rahamies moves away and avoids it.
Rahamies pivots, looking for a leg kick but White is out of range and Rahamies settles back down.
A swing and a miss from White.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahamies throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
Rahamies throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahamies lands with a good body shot.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rahamies is out of range.
Rahamies misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White moves away from the strike by Rahamies.
Rahamies tried to score with a low kick but White checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White looks to throw the jab but Rahamies is out of range.
Rahamies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rahamies swings for the body but White moves out of range.
It looked like White was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rahamies throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy body kick from Rahamies
letting White counter with a right hand.
White throws out a loose jab but Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Rahamies looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White tries to counter by clinching up but Rahamies breaks away and moves out of range.
Rahamies scores with a shot to the body.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
Rahamies throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
White lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Rahamies throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahamies.
Good exchange - White coming out on top.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rahamies throws a low kick but White avoids it.
Rahamies lands a lovely overhand right.
Rahamies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahamies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahamies.
White tests Rahamies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahamies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rahamies falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rahamies.
Rahamies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White throws a head kick that half lands.
Rahamies slips a jab from White.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahamies misses the target.
Rahamies misses with a body shot
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahamies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
Rahamies works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Rahamies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Rahamies misses the target.
Rahamies stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rahamies throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Rahamies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White swings for the body but Rahamies moves out of range.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White checks a low kick from Rahamies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies avoids the head kick by White.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
White ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Rahamies comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rahamies scores with a shot to the body.
Rahamies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahamies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rahamies misses with a right hand
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Rahamies backing up. Rahamies nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahamies finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
White walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies blocks a low kick nicely.
Rahamies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Rahamies only half commits to the counter leg kick.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether White might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rahamies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahamies tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rahamies throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
Rahamies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rahamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Rahamies misses with a looping left.
White throws a counter high kick but Rahamies was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rahamies scores with a jab to the body.
White looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahamies. That's going to slow White down.
Rahamies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White misses with a hook
and Rahamies counters with an inside leg kick.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahamies. Rahamies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rahamies needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Rahamies coming out on top.
White gets a clinch.
The referee calls for White to work.
Rahamies lands a left hand.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Rahamies controls the action.
Rahamies has a couple of punches blocked by White.
Rahamies blocks an elbow strike.
White misses with an elbow over the top.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rahamies throws a head punch that misses.
Rahamies scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White prevents a body shot from Rahamies.
Rahamies is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilari Rahamies 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!
Rahamies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahamies checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rahamiess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White lands a head kick!
Rahamies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Rahamies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rahamies misses with a body shot.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Rahamies lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
Rahamies ducks right into an uppercut from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rahamies. Those never looked like landing.
White is looking to counter punch.
White on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahamies.
Jab by Rahamies.
White throws a low kick, looking for Rahamies's leg but Rahamies calmly moves out of range.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies throws a leg kick
and White counters with a body kick.
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
White slips a straight right by Rahamies.
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 slow jab from Rahamies misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Rahamies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahamies misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Rahamies down.
Rahamies throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
Rahamies throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahamies takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahamies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahamies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Rahamies.
White staying out of range there.
It looked like White wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Rahamies moves out of range easily.
White on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Rahamies misses.
White appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rahamies takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahamies throws a poor cross that misses
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacob White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahamies throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rahamies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
Rahamies finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies connects with a single shot there.
Rahamies scores with a nice body kick.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Rahamies throws a hook but White blocks it.
White throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rahamies avoids it.
White avoids the head kick by Rahamies.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Rahamies lands with a straight right. White didn't see that one coming.
White ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
White staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahamies's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahamies throws a right hand that White ducks under and follows up with a left that White also avoids with ease.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rahamies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rahamies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rahamies throws a predictable looking body shot
and White counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahamies's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rahamies.
Rahamies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White scores with a hook.
A low kick from Rahamies is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rahamies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies scores with a nice strike.
Rahamies misses with a body shot.
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilari Rahamies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rahamies 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilari Rahamies!
An out of breath Ilari Rahamies 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Luciano (ranked 1385 p4p, 911 weight class) and Ansis Kaupens (ranked 195 p4p, 132 weight class). Luciano kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SHORT PEOPLE. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for 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 17 - 8 - 3, fighting out of New York, Ray Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ansis Kaupens!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaupens takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaupens.
Luciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaupens only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaupens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Kaupens misses with a body punch
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaupens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Luciano throws a big shot that misses.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaupens throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaupens on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Kaupens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaupens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Kaupens blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Kaupens keeps Luciano at a distance using the push kick.
Kaupens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luciano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Luciano.
Luciano forces his way into half guard.
Kaupens pushes Luciano off looking to stand but Luciano dives back in and keeps control.
Luciano controlling the pace.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet.
Kaupens is defending against the submission attempts here by Luciano.
Kaupens is trying to stand up here but Luciano is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens kicks off Luciano and gets to his feet.
Kaupens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaupens just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Kaupens misses
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaupens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luciano defending well as Kaupens loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano works Kaupens's body with a nice hook.
Kaupens throws a sloppy head kick and Luciano moves out of range easily.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaupens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaupens.
Luciano throwing a counter right hand but Kaupens manages to avoid it.
Luciano feints and then cracks Kaupens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaupens down.
Kaupens misses with a low kick.
Kaupens moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
Luciano sizes up Kaupens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaupens throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ansis Kaupens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaupens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens pushes Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano tries to work over Kaupens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Luciano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaupens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kaupens takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaupens.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Kaupens moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
We've been told by Luciano's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luciano catches Kaupens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kaupens misses the shot to the body.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano drives through and clinches with Kaupens against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano has Kaupens pressed against the cage, preventing Kaupens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaupens manages to break the clinch.
Kaupens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaupens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaupens misses with a left hand
and Luciano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaupens's guard.
Kaupens pushes Luciano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaupens.
Kaupens moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Kaupens saw that one coming.
Kaupens rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
Kaupens digs a right hand into Luciano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Luciano's gas tank.
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luciano tries to clinch up.
Kaupens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaupens scrambles back to his feet.
Kaupens closes the distance but Luciano moves to the side
and Kaupens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaupens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luciano.
Luciano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Kaupens.
Luciano is looking to counter the offense by Kaupens and move into the clinch.
Ray Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaupens. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens scores with a hook to the body. Luciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaupens throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Kaupens throws a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Kaupens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kaupens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
Luciano looks to land a right hand but Kaupens moved out of range.
Kaupens scores with a push kick.
Kaupens throws a lazy head kick
and Luciano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luciano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaupens is keeping the position for now.
Luciano is pushing down on Kaupens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaupens is fighting to maintain full guard but Luciano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kaupens is trying to stand up here but Luciano is controlling him well.
Luciano wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaupens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luciano is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaupens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kaupens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Luciano trying to pass the guard but Kaupens defending well.
Kaupens is trying to stand back up but Luciano is controlling him
Luciano controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kaupens pushes Luciano off looking to stand but Luciano dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaupens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaupenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaupens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a body shot.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.
Kaupens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Kaupens.
Kaupens can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
Kaupens tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Luciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luciano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Luciano manages to end up in side control.
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!
Kaupens is trying to get back to his feet.
Luciano tries to move to mount but Kaupens blocks the move with his legs.
Luciano taking a breather here.
Kaupens pushes Luciano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Luciano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Luciano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kaupens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 Ray Luciano will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kaupens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano attempts a counter takedown but Kaupens avoids it well and moves away.
Luciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano 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 Kaupens has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaupens and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Kaupens moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
Kaupens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Kaupens avoided it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kaupens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Kaupens.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaupens throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luciano.
Kaupens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kaupens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Kaupens.
Luciano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kaupens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Kaupens feints and then cracks Luciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luciano down.
Kaupens misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano takes a swing at Kaupens's ribcage but misses.
Kaupens throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Kaupens seems unphased.
Kaupens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaupens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Kaupens saw that one coming.
Luciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaupens moves away from the strike by Luciano.
Kaupens throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaupens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Kaupens is looking to clinch but Luciano is avoiding it.
Kaupens walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
Kaupens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaupens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaupens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaupens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaupens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kaupens looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaupens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaupens looks to throw a body kick
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kaupens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaupens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaupens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Luciano's head.
Kaupens throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ray Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luciano scores with a nice strike.
Kaupens chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kaupens throws a head kick that misses
and Luciano moves into the clinch.
Luciano tries a body shot but Kaupens blocks it.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaupens controls his hands.
Kaupens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Kaupens avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Kaupens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luciano.
Ansis Kaupens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaupens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaupens is trying to defend but Luciano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Luciano is taking a breather. Kaupens says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Luciano is working for a submission of some sort.
Luciano moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kaupens.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!
A very excited looking Ray Luciano 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 610 p4p, 420 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 78 p4p, 56 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for 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 - 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 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kiryu misses with a body shot.
Kiryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Kiryu misses with a head kick.
Kiryu misses with a straight right.
Parker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kiryu throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
Kiryu tries to work over Parker's front leg with a kick but Parker checks it.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiryu works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker with a nice calf kick.
Kiryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiryu.
Parker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kiryu misses with an uppercut.
Parker flicks out a counter leg kick but Kiryu steps away.
Kiryu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kiryu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kiryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiryu throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Kiryu misses with a double jab
and Kiryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with an outside leg kick.
Kiryu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Kiryu misses.
Kiryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiryu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiryu.
Kiryu backing away here, and Parker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Kiryu moved out of range.
Kiryu throws a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Kiryu coming out on top.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiryu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiryu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiryu misses with a wild body shot.
Parker flicks out a counter leg kick but Kiryu steps away.
Parker slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiryu.
Kiryu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Parker. That one must have hurt.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Kiryu.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiryu.
Kiryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kiryu throws a right hand that misses
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Kiryu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Kiryu cracks Parker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parker slips a jab from Kiryu.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker moves out of range as Kiryu strikes.
Parker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
Kiryu throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Kiryu delivers a nice body kick.
Kiryu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parker checks it well.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker defending well as Kiryu loads up on a big left hand.
Kiryu misses with a double jab.
Kiryu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kiryu slips under a jab from Parker.
A big left from Kiryu misses.
Kiryu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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 Parker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiryu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Parker avoids the body shot from Kiryu.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiryu throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiryu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kiryu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kiryu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiryu scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiryu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker is looking to land body kicks.
Kiryu misses with a kick to the body
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker connects with a solid leg kick.
Kiryu tried to score with a low kick but Parker checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parker! But no joy.
Kiryu tries to land a body kick
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiryu lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
Kiryu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Nice defenses there by Kiryu.
Kiryu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kiryu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
That's time! Kiryu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kiryu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jacob Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiryu misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Parker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kiryu has got the better of the exchanges.
Kiryu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kiryu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiryu misses with a shot to the body
and Parker counters with a nice body kick.
Kiryu throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiryu.
Kiryu throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Kiryu throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiryu checks a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kiryu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu misses with a wild combination.
Parker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kiryu tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Parker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiryu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Kiryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Kiryu with an uppercut!
Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiryu throws a right hand that misses
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu checks a low kick from Parker.
Kiryu swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Kiryu throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a low kick, right behind Kiryu 's knee.
Parker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kiryu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiryu.
Kiryu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kiryu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kiryu misses with a left hand
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiryu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryu misses with a body punch
and Parker counters with a leg kick.
Kazuma Kiryu is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiryu throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a low kick, right behind Kiryu 's knee.
Kiryu blocks a jab.
Kiryu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiryu feints and then cracks Parker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parker down.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
Parker walks into a stiff left hand from Kiryu.
Parker throws a low kick but Kiryu avoids it.
A solid body kick from Kiryu.
Kiryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Kiryu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.
Kiryu misses with a body punch
and Parker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Kiryu ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes one to the chin there.
Parker moves out of range as Kiryu throws a body kick.
Kiryu with a nice cross.
Kiryu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Kiryu loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kiryu throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kiryu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kiryu lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kiryu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kiryu throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Kiryu misses
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiryu tests Parker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker throws a leg kick but Kiryu moved away.
Parker blocks a head kick by Kiryu.
Kiryu connects with a body shot.
Kiryu misses the body punch
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiryu throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kiryu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kiryu works the jab nicely.
Kiryu lands a body shot.
Kiryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiryu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker keeps Kiryu at a distance using the push kick.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kiryu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiryu lands a slapping body shot.
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kiryu misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Kiryu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Kiryu moves away and avoids it.
Kiryu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiryu throws a leg kick
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kiryu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu avoids a kick to the body.
Kiryu swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Kiryu scores with a spinning back kick!
Kiryu blocks a jab.
Kiryu looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Parker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiryu throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker feints a counter leg kick.
Kiryu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parker throws out a counter right but Kiryu avoids it with no problem.
Kiryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiryu wants to land a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Parker misses with a hook.
Kiryu misses with a body shot.
Parker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Parker misses.
Kiryu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Kiryu scores with a nice body kick.
Kiryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiryu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
A low kick from Kiryu is predictable there
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiryu thinking.
Kiryu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kiryu misses with a body punch
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu scores with a hook.
Kiryu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiryu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a nice right hand that sends Kiryu toppling to the canvas! Kiryu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Parker finish him?!
 Kiryu is rocked!
Kazuma Kiryu's cut is getting worse.
Kiryu wants to land a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Oh Kiryu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Kiryu misses its intended target.
Kiryu seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheers as Kiryu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.
Parker checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu cracks Parker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kiryu throws a low kick but Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Kiryu.
Kiryu defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Kiryu saw it coming and moves away.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Kiryu checks it.
Parker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kiryu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kiryu.
Kiryu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kiryu keeps Parker at a distance using the push kick.
Parker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kiryu to score with a decent uppercut.
Kiryu lands with a shot to the body.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiryu misses with a looping left.
Kiryu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Kiryu.
Kiryu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kiryu lands a lovely overhand right.
Kiryu misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kiryu! Parker lets Kiryu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kiryu throws a front kick that sends Parker stumbling back into the cage.
Parker is looking to chop away at Kiryu's legs.
Parker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kiryu lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiryu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parker under the eye.
Parker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiryu. Kiryu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kazuma Kiryu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiryu throws a front kick that sends Parker stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Parker.
Well Kiryu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kiryu!
Kazuma Kiryu 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 47 p4p, 144 weight class) and Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 6 p4p, 21 weight class). Doomsday comes to the cage accompanied by Main Theme - Doom Eternal. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Costeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut
and Costeau counters with a thumping low kick.
Costeau scores with a decent looking hook.
Costeau slips a straight right by Doomsday.
Costeau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau keeps Doomsday at a distance using the push kick.
Doomsday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Costeau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doomsday tries to counter with a takedown but Costeau is quick to defend against it.
Doomsday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doomsday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doomsday avoids the body shot from Costeau.
Doomsday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Costeau circles away.
Costeau misses with a looping left.
Doomsday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Costeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doomsday moves away.
Doomsday throws a hook to the side of Costeau's head but Costeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Costeau misses.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Doomsday moves out of range easily.
Doomsday is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Costeau's half guard.
Costeau wants to control the action here but instead Doomsday manages to pass to full mount!
Doomsday postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Costeau looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costeau holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Doomsday tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Costeau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doomsday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doomsday avoids the attempt from Costeau to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Costeau slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Doomsday passes to side control.
Doomsday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Costeau wants to control but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Doomsday tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doomsday has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Costeau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Costeau is defending well.
Doomsday trying to control the action but Costeau is working from the bottom.
Doomsday throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Costeau works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doomsday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kronos Doomsday will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
Costeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doomsday avoids a kick to the body.
Doomsday feinted with a counter takedown.
Doomsday avoids the head kick by Costeau.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt - Costeau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau stuns Doomsday with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costeau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Costeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doomsday.
Doomsday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Doomsday misses with a body shot.
Costeau tries to score with a low kick but Doomsday moves his leg out of the way.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Costeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doomsday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut lands for Costeau. That snapped Doomsday's head back.
Doomsday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doomsday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costeau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday dives in for a single leg takedown but Costeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kronos Doomsday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doomsday backwards.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doomsday misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Costeau.
Doomsday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Costeau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Costeau prevents a body shot from Doomsday.
Costeau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
Costeau slips under a jab.
Costeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doomsday's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut
and Costeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Costeau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Doomsday will feel that in the morning.
Costeau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doomsday is out of range.
Doomsday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costeau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Costeau throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Costeau throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doomsday counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday dives in and scores a takedown into Costeau's guard.
Costeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday trying to control the position from guard on top but Costeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costeau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doomsday works over Costeau with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costeau trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer.
Costeau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Costeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doomsday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costeau throws a leg kick
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control.
Costeau tries to control but Doomsday manages to take his back.
Costeau fending off the submission attempt from Doomsday.
The referee is taking a good look at Costeau as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Doomsday!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday connects with a big shot to the side of Costeau's head.
Doomsday is looking for the choke from the back position but Costeau is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Doomsday is working for a rear naked choke. Costeau is not defending it well and Doomsday has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Costeau refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Costeau's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday retains his welterweight title!
Kronos Doomsday decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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