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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rigel Ko Nachi (ranked 73 p4p, 60 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 14 p4p, 11 weight class). Ko Nachi's entrance music is Echoing Thunder. A fine choice. Cressbeckler has chosen American Remains as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rigel Ko Nachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Cressbeckler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ko Nachi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cressbeckler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ko Nachi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cressbeckler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
A jab from Cressbeckler finds it's way through Ko Nachi's defenses.
Ko Nachi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Ko Nachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Cressbeckler with the inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cressbeckler scores with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ko Nachi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Cressbeckler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Cressbeckler's leg. Cressbeckler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild combination.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and Cressbeckler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cressbeckler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler with a nice cross.
Cressbeckler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
As Cressbeckler backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi throws out a loose jab but Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cressbeckler tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
Ko Nachi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cressbeckler throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
Cressbeckler throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cressbeckler is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the strikes.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler lands a nice hook to Ko Nachi's body. Ko Nachi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cressbeckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi thumps Cressbeckler with a low kick.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Ko Nachi throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Cressbeckler misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi walks into a stiff left hand from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ko Nachi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cressbeckler finds it's way round the side to connect with Ko Nachi's head.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ko Nachi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi motions for Cressbeckler to come forward. Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi motions for Cressbeckler to come forward. Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ko Nachi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cressbeckler tries to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi moves his leg out of the way.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cressbeckler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler digs a good body shot into Ko Nachi's ribs.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ko Nachi throws the kick towards the body but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Ko Nachi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but Cressbeckler seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cressbeckler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cressbeckler counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cressbeckler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
Ko Nachi dips to his left and cracks Cressbeckler with an uppercut!
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping left.
Cressbeckler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cressbeckler scoring well with a low kick there.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at Cressbeckler's legs.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Ko Nachi is just out of range.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Cressbeckler throws a big shot that misses.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
Cressbeckler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ko Nachi throws out the jab.
Ko Nachi connects with a jab.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Cressbeckler blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cressbeckler! But no joy.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cressbeckler, as that shot connected.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler jabs at Ko Nachi's body.
Cressbeckler blocks a low kick nicely.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab from Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ko Nachi moves away.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Sloppy strikes from Cressbeckler. Those never looked like landing.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ko Nachi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cressbeckler throws a wild body kick that Ko Nachi sees coming a mile off.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cressbeckler takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Ko Nachi is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Ko Nachi as he checks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi defending well as Cressbeckler loads up on a big left hand.
Cressbeckler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Ko Nachi throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Cressbeckler as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Cressbeckler down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Cressbeckler tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Cressbeckler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cressbeckler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cressbeckler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ko Nachi throws out a leg kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range and Ko Nachi only half commits.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Cressbeckler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body kick.
Jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ko Nachi is looking to chop away at Cressbeckler's legs.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Ko Nachi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
Cressbeckler connects with an inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler tries to bum rush Ko Nachi with a series of wild strikes but Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler connects with a solid leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a front kick that sends Cressbeckler stumbling back into the cage.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ko Nachi has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Cressbeckler walks into a straight right hand from Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cressbeckler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ko Nachi. That did some damage!
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi looks for the body kick but Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ko Nachi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ko Nachi cracks Cressbeckler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ko Nachi slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cressbeckler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ko Nachi on the side of the head.
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cressbeckler.
Joad Cressbeckler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Ko Nachi misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Nice shot by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick as Cressbeckler jumps back.
Cressbeckler throws a shot from downtown. Ko Nachi moves away and avoids it.
Ko Nachi punishes Cressbeckler's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Cressbeckler's leg. Cressbeckler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Ko Nachi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to Ko Nachi's midsection.
Ko Nachi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Cressbeckler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ko Nachi is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cressbeckler.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joad Cressbeckler.
Well Cressbeckler 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
Joad Cressbeckler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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