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SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aku Serronen (ranked 2018 p4p, 1590 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 275 p4p, 219 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Great wrestler
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World class boxer
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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 30 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
Serronen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tepes lV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes lV.
Serronen throws a low kick but Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
Tepes lV works the jab nicely.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Serronen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Serronen 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.
Tepes lV throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen shoots in and drives through. Tepes lV sprawls well.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Tepes lV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes lV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes lV misses the target.
Tepes lV takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Serronen throws a head kick that Tepes lV semi-blocks.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Tepes lV flicks out a counter leg kick but Serronen steps away.
Tepes lV takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tepes lV stuffs the takedown.
Serronen misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes lV makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV tries to land a body kick
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes lV thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen thuds his right hand into Tepes lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen moves away from the strike by Tepes lV.
Serronen slips under a jab from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Serronen moved away.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Tepes lV lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen connects with a high kick.
Tepes lV connects with an inside leg kick.
Serronen moves out of range as Tepes lV strikes.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes lV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Serronen's knee momentarily.
Tepes lV with a nice calf kick.
Tepes lV lands with a good body shot.
Tepes lV 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.
Tepes lV tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV with the inside leg kick.
Tepes lV throws a sloppy body shot
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Tepes lV decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Serronen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Serronen.
Tepes lV cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.
Serronen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tepes lV stays in close to Serronen's body and controls the position.
Serronen is looking for a triangle here but Tepes lV uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Serronen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes lV is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Serronen is trying to control the action in half guard but Tepes lV is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serronen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Serronen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Serronen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tepes lV is just riding it out for now. Serronen eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
Tepes lV throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes lV.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Tepes lV is out of range.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Serronen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Tepes lV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Serronen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes lV's head.
Serronen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serronen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serronen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes lV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes lV lands a jab to Serronen's midsection.
Tepes lV tried to score with a low kick but Serronen checks it.
Serronen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Tepes lV throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Serronen.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes lV connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Serronen wants to slow Tepes lV down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tepes lV tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.
Serronen misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
Tepes lV feints and then cracks Serronen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Serronen down.
Tepes lV scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes lV lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes lV takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Tepes lV checks it.
Serronen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Tepes lV slips the punch.
Tepes lV is trying to counter with his kicks.
Serronen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Serronen throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV lands a jab.
Serronen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tepes lV sprawls well initially but Serronen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV is trying to control but can't.
Serronen prevents Tepes lV from improving his position.
Tepes lV trying to control but Serronen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen seems to be working for a kimura but Tepes lV defends the submission attempt.
Serronen wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping him busy.
Serronen is controlling the pace.
Tepes lV is refusing to be controlled, as Serronen sits in half guard.
Tepes lV moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Serronen is fighting to break Tepes lV's control of his arms but Tepes lV is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes lV keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Serronen wants to control from the top but Tepes lV keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Serronen blocks the body kick.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Serronen is looking to clinch.
Serronen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Serronen or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes lV, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes lV.
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Tepes lV.
Good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Serronen enables Tepes lV to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Serronen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tepes lV trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepes lV is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tepes lV defends well.
Serronen looking for subs off his back but Tepes lV has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen trying to control but Tepes lV postures up.
Tepes lV is looking to take a break and control but Serronen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Serronen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Tepes lV defends easily.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes lV is one step ahead there.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Tepes lV trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen wants to sweep here but Tepes lV controlling him for the moment.
Serronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tepes lV defends it easily.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes lV landing with the ground and pound.
Serronen has his foot on Tepes lV's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tepes lV works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Serronen is looking for a triangle but Tepes lV pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serronen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tepes lV gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes lV lands with a nice body kick.
Tepes lV lands with a kick to the temple. Serronen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tepes lV gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV is chipping away with strikes.
Serronen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Serronen stops Tepes lV from passing to mount.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen tries to buck Tepes lV off but Tepes lV is having none of it.
Tepes lV is putting a hurting on Serronen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tepes lV works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Serronen wants to control but Tepes lV postures up.
Serronen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Serronen taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tepes lV wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serronen trying to remain calm as Tepes lV controls from the top position.
Serronen prevents Tepes lV from moving into mount.
Serronen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tepes lV 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!
A relieved looking Vlad Tepes lV thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abduwali Hassan (ranked 1355 p4p, 2432 weight class) and Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 132 p4p, 207 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 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abduwali Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hassan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hassan is pushing Catch Wrestler's head away, looking to escape. Catch Wrestler manages to hold on to the position though.
Catch Wrestler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hassan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Catch Wrestler but great work by Hassan.
Catch Wrestler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Hassan postures up.
Hassan stands up and beckons Catch Wrestler to his feet.
Catch Wrestler dives in and grabs Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hassan pushes down on Catch Wrestler's head and hops out.
Catch Wrestler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Catch Wrestler lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hassan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Hassan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Catch Wrestler defending well as Hassan loads up on a big left hand.
And Catch Wrestler tries to counter it with a takedown but Hassan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Catch Wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Catch Wrestler's shoulder, as Catch Wrestler tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hassan misses with a head kick.
Hassan stuffs the takedown.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab.
Catch Wrestler with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Catch Wrestler lands with a nice combination. Hassan backs away looking to recover.
Hassan scores with a jab. Catch Wrestler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hassan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab.
Catch Wrestler checks a low kick from Hassan.
Catch Wrestler feints the counter takedown.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Catch Wrestler counter with a right hand.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up but Hassan circles away and keeps his distance.
Hassan misses with a low kick.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catch Wrestler cracks Hassan with an open hand slap.
Hassan is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Catch Wrestler.
Hassan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Catch Wrestler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hassan.
Hassan misses with an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hassan connects with a solid leg kick.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Catch Wrestler moved out of range.
Catch Wrestler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Catch Wrestler slips a straight right by Hassan.
Catch Wrestler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Catch Wrestler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hassan. Hassan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan misses with an uppercut
and Catch Wrestler counters with a nice body shot.
Catch Wrestler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. Hassan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Hassan tries to kick Catch Wrestler off but Catch Wrestler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Catch Wrestler working over Hassan with some ground and pound. Hassan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Catch Wrestler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hassan is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler misses with a head shot. Hassan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Catch Wrestler prevents Hassan from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Catch Wrestler throws a strike but Hassan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catch Wrestler is trying to keep Hassan in close.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle here but Hassan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Catch Wrestler gets back to half guard.
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 Abduwali Hassan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Catch Wrestler is out of range.
Hassan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hassan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Catch Wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Catch Wrestler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hassan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Catch Wrestler.
Hassan misses with a left hand
and Catch Wrestler counters with a stiff right hand.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Catch Wrestler.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catch Wrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hassan.
Hassan throws a head kick but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Hassan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Hassan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan throws a poor cross that misses
and Catch Wrestler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
Hassan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan slips a jab and a cross from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hassan misses with a hook
letting Catch Wrestler counter with a right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hassan enables Catch Wrestler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hassan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hassan wants to stand up but Catch Wrestler is controlling him.
Catch Wrestler lands a couple of digs.
Hassan wants to stand up but Catch Wrestler is controlling him.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Abduwali Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Catch Wrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Catch Wrestler passes Hassan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler seems to be working for a kimura but Hassan defends the submission attempt.
Catch Wrestler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hassan is just riding it out for now. Catch Wrestler eventually gives up the hold.
Hassan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Catch Wrestler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to stand back up but Catch Wrestler is controlling him
Catch Wrestler throws a strike but Hassan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hassan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Catch Wrestler is controlling him.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice jab there from Catch Wrestler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hassan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hassan takes one on the button.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Catch Wrestler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hassan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
and Catch Wrestler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Catch Wrestler tests Hassan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range of the leg kick from Hassan.
Catch Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hassan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but Hassan shows good takedown defense.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hassan is trying to defend but Catch Wrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hassan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Catch Wrestler is out of range.
Hassan misses with a wild body shot.
Catch Wrestler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Hassan lands with a shot to the body.
Catch Wrestler throws a shot from downtown. Hassan moves away and avoids it.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Catch Wrestler staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Catch Wrestler counters with a series of strikes. Hassan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hassan misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hassan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hassan looks to score with a jab to the body but Catch Wrestler is just out of range.
Hassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Catch Wrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hassan misses the target.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch
and Hassan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hassan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Catch Wrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Catch Wrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hassan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan throws a punch but it's blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Catch Wrestler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hassan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Catch Wrestler scores with a shot to the side of Hassan's head.
Catch Wrestler struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassan controls his hands.
Hassan has Catch Wrestler pressed against the cage.
A short left from Hassan.
Catch Wrestler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Catch Wrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Hassan.
A short right from Hassan on the inside.
Hassan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan gets underhooks to prevent Catch Wrestler's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan lands a nice shot to the body.
Catch Wrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hassan scores with a shoulder strike.
Catch Wrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Hassan.
Hassan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hassan scores with a hook to the body.
Hassan digs a right hand into Catch Wrestler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Catch Wrestler's gas tank.
Hassan gets through Catch Wrestler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hassan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hassan.
Hassan breaks the clinch.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Catch Wrestler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Hassan misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hassan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catch Wrestler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan with a nice calf kick.
Hassan lands the left hand.
 Catch Wrestler is rocked!
Hassan misses with a hook. Catch Wrestler ducked under it nicely.
Catch Wrestler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hassan finish him?
Hassan misses with a hook
and Catch Wrestler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Hassan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Catch Wrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catch Wrestler seems to have recovered his senses.
Hassan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Catch Wrestler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Catch Wrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Catch Wrestler feints the counter takedown.
Hassan lands a jab to Catch Wrestler's midsection.
Hassan throws an overhand right that lands on Catch Wrestler's shoulder, as Catch Wrestler tries to avoid the shot.
Hassan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abduwali Hassan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hassan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
After winning the bout, Abduwali Hassan 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Finch (ranked 696 p4p, 802 weight class) and Vadim Golovkin (ranked 62 p4p, 73 weight class). Finch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atticus Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vadim Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golovkin wants to counter the offense by Finch and move into the clinch position.
Golovkin dodges the punch combination from Finch.
Golovkin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Finch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch lands with a cross.
Finch misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Golovkin. Golovkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Golovkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Golovkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Golovkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for Finch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golovkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Golovkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finch misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Finch.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Golovkin wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Finch 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.
Golovkin throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Golovkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Golovkin counters with an inside leg kick.
Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Finch tried to score with a low kick but Golovkin checks it.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golovkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Finch.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch throws a low kick, looking for Golovkin's leg but Golovkin calmly moves out of range.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Golovkin down.
Finch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Golovkin at a distance.
Finch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finch. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Finch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finch misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin checks a low kick from Finch.
Finch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Golovkin.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Golovkin rushes Finch and presses him up against the cage.
Golovkin misses with a body punch.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golovkin pushes Finch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finch working aggressively here.
Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Golovkin is working Finch over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finch blocks a body shot from Golovkin.
Finch prevents a body shot from Golovkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finch with a body shot.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch moves forwards but Golovkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch throws a leg kick but Golovkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Golovkin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finch with a body shot.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Finch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Finch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Golovkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finch on the side of the head.
Finch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Finch backs off Golovkin throws a huge counter combo but Finch manages to avoid it all.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch gets tackled into the cage by Golovkin. Golovkin maintains the clinch.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Golovkin lands a right hand.
Golovkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch prevents a body shot from Golovkin.
Finch throws an elbow that misses.
Finch misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Finch lands with a short shot to the head.
Finch cracks Golovkin with a nice body shot.
Finch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Golovkin misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
A short right from Finch.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golovkin's hands.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Finch.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golovkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Golovkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Golovkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch thows a leg kick but Golovkin checks it
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Golovkin can do to turn this around?
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Golovkin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
No joy there for Finch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Golovkin lands a leg kick that knocks Finch off balance momentarily.
Golovkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finch.
Finch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Golovkin. That did some damage!
Golovkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin lands a nice hook to Finch's body. Finch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Golovkin scrambles back to his feet.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Golovkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch scores with a sloppy right hand. Golovkin should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Finch throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Golovkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Finch off the cage and back into range.
Golovkin tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Finch's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golovkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Finch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Golovkin can turn it around.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch tries to break free but Golovkin pushes him back against the cage.
Finch struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Finch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch is trying to break free.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
Golovkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Finch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a nice body shot.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Finch ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Golovkin thuds his right hand into Finch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Golovkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finch throws a body punch but Golovkin moves out of range.
Finch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Golovkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin throws a low kick but Finch moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finch misses with a looping left.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Good work by Finch as he checks the leg kick.
Golovkin thuds his shin into the meat of Finch's side.
Finch misses the jab.
Golovkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Golovkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Golovkin wants to counter with a clinch but Finch pushes him away.
Good leg kick by Golovkin.
Nice jab there from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Golovkin.
Finch missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Vadim Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Finch. That snapped Golovkin's head back.
Finch misses with a hook.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch slips a jab from Golovkin.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finch.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Golovkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Golovkin throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
Finch throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Golovkin throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Golovkin's defenses.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
Finch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin walks into a left hand.
Golovkin cracks Finch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finch.
Finch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Finch duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Golovkin lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch clobbers Golovkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Golovkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Golovkin scores with a nice strike.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finch's hands.
Finch 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.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finch moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Golovkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Golovkin is looking to score with low kicks.
Atticus Finch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Golovkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Atticus Finch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finch, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
After winning the bout, Atticus Finch 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Barbosa (ranked 809 p4p, 895 weight class) and Kodiyak Redd (ranked 34 p4p, 38 weight class). Lucas Barbosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa looks to land a combination. Redd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Redd moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Redd avoids nicely.
Barbosa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Redd is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barbosa wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redd is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Barbosa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Redd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Redd manages to get to full guard.
Redd trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Redd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Redd working a defensive guard here.
Barbosa trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard.
Redd looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily.
Redd is looking for a triangle but Barbosa pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd is looking to sweep but instead, Barbosa has passed into half guard.
Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barbosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbosa prevents Redd from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to control but Redd wriggling away.
Redd sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Redd is controlling Barbosa's trapped leg to prevent Barbosa from advancing to side control.
Redd gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
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 Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barbosa tries to bum rush Redd with a series of wild strikes but Redd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Redd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redd.
Barbosa lands an overhand right.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redd throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Redd counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Redd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Redd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Redd slams his shin into Barbosa's torso.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Redd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Redd ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Barbosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd cracks Barbosa with a big right hand but Barbosa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Redd's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Redd is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbosa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbosa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying to control but can't.
Redd seems to be looking for submissions.
Barbosa is not content to let Redd control the position.
Barbosa wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Kodiyak Redd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa has his foot on Redd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redd works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa is trying to keep Redd in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Redd does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Redd tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Redd looks to clinch
and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Redd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
Redd keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Barbosa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barbosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Redd avoids nicely.
Barbosa 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.
Redd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redd dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redd doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Redd shoots in.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Redd avoids it well.
Redd moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Redd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbosa has clasped his hands together around Redd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Redd, who protects the arm well.
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Redd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Redd felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Redd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Redd lands a big shot there that rocks Barbosa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
Barbosa gets back to full guard.
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barbosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redd lands a couple of digs.
Redd won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here.
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Redd wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Redd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redd has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, 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 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dinklage (ranked 442 p4p, 686 weight class) and Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 62 p4p, 103 weight class). Palmotic has chosen One day I'll be king as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage lands with a cross.
Dinklage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Dinklage has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dinklage throws a leg kick but Palmotic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dinklage misses with a few strikes there.
Palmotic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dinklage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
Dinklage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmotic counters with a good low kick that Dinklage was not able to check.
A combination from Palmotic does no damage.
Dinklage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palmotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Palmotic ducks right into an uppercut from Dinklage.
Dinklage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinklage. That did some damage!
Palmotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palmotic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Palmotic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Palmotic lands with a straight right. Dinklage didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinklage. Palmotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmotic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic scores with a shot to the body.
Dinklage tries to bum rush Palmotic with a series of wild strikes but Palmotic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dinklage missing with a left hand there. Palmotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinklage throws a body punch but Palmotic moves out of range.
Palmotic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Dinklage misses
and Palmotic counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Palmotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dinklage throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dinklage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Dinklage. Those never looked like landing.
Dinklage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palmotic. Palmotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Palmotic lands the left hand.
 Dinklage is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Dinklage limp body while Palmotic jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 345 p4p, 944 weight class) and Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 23 p4p, 67 weight class). Fukumitsu has chosen help_urself as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Fukumitsu slips the punch.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping right.
Fukumitsu 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.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Fukumitsu should have avoided that one.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumitsu throws out the jab.
Fukumitsu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Fukumitsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fukumitsu's efforts to push away.
Fukumitsu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fukumitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Fukumitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Fukumitsu.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Fukumitsu saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fukumitsu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit thumps Fukumitsu with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Fukumitsu misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fukumitsu in his tracks.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Fukumitsu connects with the punch.
Fukumitsu misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Fukumitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Jab, jab by Fukumitsu - just one landing.
Fukumitsu blocks a jab.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Fukumitsu's head but Fukumitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fukumitsu connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Fukumitsu cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Fukumitsu wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Fukumitsu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Fukumitsu.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Fukumitsu.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fukumitsu throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Fukumitsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Fukumitsu moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukumitsu manages to avoid it.
Fukumitsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Fukumitsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Fukumitsu does no damage.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fukumitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fukumitsu! But no joy.
Fukumitsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukumitsu manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Fukumitsu throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit sizes up Fukumitsu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fukumitsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Fukumitsu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fukumitsu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Fukumitsu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fukumitsu tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Fukumitsu's legs.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Fukumitsu seems unphased.
Fukumitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fukumitsu needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fukumitsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Fukumitsu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Fukumitsu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Fukumitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Fukumitsu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Fukumitsu seems unphased.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a straight right hand.
Fukumitsu misses with a kick to the body.
Fukumitsu throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fukumitsu walks into a left hand.
Fukumitsu is rocked!
Sitsongrit defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Fukumitsu misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fukumitsu.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fukumitsu blocks a leg kick.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Fukumitsu throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Fukumitsu misses the shot to the body.
Fukumitsu needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Fukumitsu ducked under it nicely.
Fukumitsu throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Fukumitsu seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Fukumitsu lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fukumitsu manages to avoid it.
Fukumitsu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Fukumitsu is out of range.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Fukumitsu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Fukumitsu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Fukumitsu moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu staying out of range there.
It seemed like Fukumitsu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukumitsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Fukumitsu as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Fukumitsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fukumitsu slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu lands with a cross.
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Fukumitsu moves out of range easily.
Fukumitsu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Nice shot by Fukumitsu.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Fukumitsu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukumitsu moves away.
Fukumitsu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fukumitsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperial Washington (ranked 83 p4p, 124 weight class) and Glover Levangasti (ranked 16 p4p, 20 weight class). Imperial Washington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glover Levangasti's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Levangasti connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Levangasti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Levangasti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Levangasti lands a slapping body shot.
Levangasti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Levangasti off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Levangasti is looking to land body kicks.
Washington appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Levangasti.
Levangasti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Levangasti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Levangasti somewhat.
Washington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Levangasti.
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.
Levangasti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Levangasti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Levangasti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Levangasti looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Levangasti just gets out of the way.
Levangasti with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Levangasti is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Levangasti throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
Washington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Levangasti connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Levangasti.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
Levangasti gets the takedown into side control.
Washington is not content to let Levangasti control the position.
Washington wants to control but Levangasti postures up.
The ground and pound from Levangasti seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti cracks Washington with a big right hand but Washington just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Washington is trying to get back to half guard.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Well, if Washington is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Levangasti is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Levangasti throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Washington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Glover Levangasti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Levangasti has his takedown stuffed
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick.
Washington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Levangasti dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Levangasti's head and hops out.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Levangasti.
Levangasti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Levangasti misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a crisp one two that drops Levangasti! Washington thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Levangasti to his feet! Levangasti is in big trouble!
Levangasti is rocked!
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti lands with a good body shot.
Levangasti scores with a shot to the body.
Levangasti throws a right hand that misses
and Washington counters with a crisp one two that drops Levangasti! Washington thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Levangasti to his feet! Levangasti is in big trouble!
Levangasti is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
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!
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Levangasti.
Levangasti seems to have recovered his senses.
Levangasti lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Levangasti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Levangasti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Levangasti.
As Levangasti looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Levangasti just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti throws a looping overhand right but Washington ducks down to avoid it.
Washington throws a counter high kick but Levangasti was just alert enough to avoid it.
Levangasti with a nice calf kick.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown but Washington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levangasti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levangasti shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Levangasti finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.
Imperial Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Levangasti misses its intended target.
Levangasti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Levangasti stuns Washington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Levangasti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Levangasti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Washington takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti goes for a double leg but Washington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Washington continues to drive forward.
Washington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Imperial Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Levangasti shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Levangasti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti cracks Washington with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Levangasti does it's job there.
Levangasti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Levangasti throws a leg kick but Washington checks it.
Levangasti shoots in and drives through. Washington sprawls well.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Levangasti.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levangasti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levangasti 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
After winning the bout, Glover Levangasti 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 288 p4p, 232 weight class) and Mickey Cowan (ranked 20 p4p, 14 weight class). Mickey Cowan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Cowan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cowan pinned against the cage. Cowan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Branko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cowan but Cowan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Branko dives in and scores a takedown into Cowan's guard.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Cowan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cowan manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Cowan's guard.
Cowan pulls Branko in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Cowan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Cowan wants to get back to his feet but Branko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cowan is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cowan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but Branko moved out of range.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
And Cowan responds with a good body kick, but Branko manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko shoots for a double leg takedown but Cowan sprawls well. He's pushed Branko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Branko misses with a takedown
and Cowan counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Cowan stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Cowan misses with a wild body shot.
Branko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cowan sprawls well. Cowan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowan misses with a straight right.
Branko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko ducks under a wild hook from Cowan.
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Branko moved out of range nicely.
Branko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Branko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Branko shoots in for a takedown but Cowan shows good takedown defense.
Branko slips a jab and a cross from Cowan.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cowan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Branko is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cowan is retaining full guard.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko passes Cowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Branko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cowan to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowan keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cowan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cowan throws a body kick that misses.
Branko misses with a takedown
and Cowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cowan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davdio Branko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branko fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cowan on his heels. He'll look to pass Cowan's guard now, I'm sure.
Cowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Branko slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is looking for a kimura but Cowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
Cowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cowan is just riding it out for now. Branko eventually gives up the hold.
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cowan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Cowan is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Cowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cowan gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Cowan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cowan manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Cowan's guard.
Branko stops Cowan from standing up.
Branko advances position into side control!
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Cowan is defending well.
Branko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cowan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Branko but great work by Cowan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Branko actively working from the bottom here.
Cowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cowan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cowan pulls his head out easily.
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cowan pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko wants to get back to full guard.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Branko shoots for a double leg takedown but Cowan sprawls well. He's pushed Branko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cowan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Branko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Cowan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cowan manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Cowan's guard.
Cowan pulls Branko in to control the position.
Branko pushes down on Cowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cowan kicks Branko off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko tries to clinch up.
Branko with a poor takedown
and Cowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cowan avoids it really well and circles away.
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Branko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branko blocks the body kick.
Branko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cowan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branko at a distance.
Branko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cowan counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Cowan catches Branko right on the button with a cross.
No luck for Branko with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Branko shoots and misses
and Cowan scores with a counter punch that sends Branko to the canvas! Cowan smells blood - he's punishing Branko with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Branko has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 16 p4p, 38 weight class) and David Choke (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Danger comes to the cage accompanied by Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Danny Danger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Choke's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choke shoots in and gets a takedown into Danger's guard.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Danger.
Choke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Danger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Danger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Danger!
Danger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Danger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Choke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Danger off and has taken his back!
Choke is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Danger is defending well though. Choke let's go of the attempt for now.
Choke is hanging on to Danger's back as he tries to escape.
Danger won't enjoy being in this position. Choke looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Danger is tapping - it's over boys! Choke picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Choke!
David Choke is the new light heavyweight champion!
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