ABW 133 Lopez- Uesugi PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Jones (ranked 21979 p4p, 672 weight class) and Davos Kung (ranked 22177 p4p, 622 weight class). Davos Kung struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Kung

178 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 21 - 0

180 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 5 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Micheal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davos Kung!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kung closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.

Kung decides to pull guard.
Kung tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kung has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jones doesn't defend quickly enough and Kung has managed to lock this one up! Can Jones escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kung on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davos Kung!
In defeat, Micheal Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn I Know it Was A Hard Fight Fans, But I'll Win The Next One'.

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander White (ranked 22062 p4p, 667 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 7051 p4p, 573 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

White
vs
Zinsou

200 cm
30
275 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

199 cm
23
273 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
White is trying to pull guard but Zinsou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Zinsou breaks the clinch.

Zinsou shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zinsou works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Zinsou is proving a slippery customer.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zinsou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zinsou working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.

White is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinsou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zinsou arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! White's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 21739 p4p, 691 weight class) and Sergeant Dignam (ranked 4526 p4p, 489 weight class). Dignam has chosen Go Hard as his entrance music. Sergeant Dignam is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dela Rosa
vs
Dignam

191 cm
24
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
197 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Dela Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergeant Dignam!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dela Rosa fails with the takedown
letting Dignam counter with a right hand.
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand.
Dela Rosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dela Rosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dela Rosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dignam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dela Rosa takes one on the button.
Dela Rosa shoots in and drives through. Dignam sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Dela Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown
and Dignam counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dignam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dela Rosa tries to clinch up
and Dignam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dignam misses with a wild combination.
Dela Rosa has his takedown stuffed
and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dignam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dela Rosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dignam counters with a straight right hand.
Dela Rosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dignam is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dela Rosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dela Rosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dela Rosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dignam counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela Rosa with a poor takedown
and Dignam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dela Rosa closes the distance but Dignam moves to the side
and Dela Rosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dignam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dela Rosa in his tracks.

Dela Rosa is rocked!
Dignam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Dela Rosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dela Rosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dela Rosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Dignam counters with a left to the body.
Dignam throws a monster overhand right that drops Dela Rosa! Dignam follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergeant Dignam!
In his post fight interview, Sergeant Dignam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karin Olegav (ranked 4990 p4p, 519 weight class) and Gustavo Carballo (ranked 4196 p4p, 462 weight class). Gustavo Carballo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Olegav
vs
Carballo

186 cm
30
194 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

150 cm
30
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Karin Olegav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Carballo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olegav shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carballo keeping moving, preventing Olegav from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Shark Tank MMA inform us that Carballo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carballo seems keen to control Olegav's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegav trying to control but Carballo is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Olegav shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olegav fails with the takedown.
Olegav dives in for a single leg takedown but Carballo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karin Olegav. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Carballo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Olegav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carballo controlling from side mount.
Carballo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegav can't do much from the bottom here.
Olegav trying to control but Carballo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Good control from Carballo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Olegav trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Carballo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Olegav.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Carballo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No luck for Olegav with that takedown attempt.
Carballo only half commits to the counter leg kick.

Carballo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Olegav was covering up waiting for the punch and Carballo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carballo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olegav is pulling down on Carballo's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegav being controlled here, momentarily.
Carballo wants to pass the guard but Olegav is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olegav looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carballo has picked Olegav up and slammed him! Olegav can't keep hold of the triangle and Carballo manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action 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.
Carballo advances to full mount.
Carballo controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olegav is trying desperately to improve position.
Olegav tries to hold on but Carballo pushes him away.
Olegav is desperately trying to improve his position but Carballo has a good base and remains in mount.
Carballo content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Carballo working for a submission but Olegav is keeping him at bay.
Carballo controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Carballo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olegav tries to hold on but Carballo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Carballo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Olegav goes for a double leg but Carballo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carballo continues to drive forward.
Olegav shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olegav fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karin Olegav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olegav has his takedown stuffed

and Carballo counters with a single leg into guard. Olegav didn't expect that.
Olegav is wriggling around but Carballo manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Carballo trying to pass the guard but Olegav defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carballo in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olegav gets full guard.
Olegav not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carballo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carballo is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Olegav throws his legs up looking for a submission but Carballo uses it to pass to side control.
Olegav is being controlled here.
Gustavo Carballo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Carballo.
Carballo working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Carballo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Olegav pulls Carballo in to control the position.
Carballo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustavo Carballo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carballo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carballo 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carballo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Carballo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carballo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carballo!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helmuth Tuminen (ranked 22054 p4p, 782 weight class) and Vlad Halen (ranked 5288 p4p, 607 weight class). Helmuth Tuminen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tuminen
vs
Halen

199 cm
27
212 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

197 cm
29
222 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Helmuth Tuminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Halen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuminen misses with a wild body shot.

Tuminen sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Halen to the ground! Tuminen dives into full mount looking to finish!

Halen is rocked!

It looks like Vlad Halen has been cut.
Halen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halen is staying active underneath Tuminen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halen is looking to control Tuminen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halen avoid being mounted?
Halen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tuminen.
Halen 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.
Tuminen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tuminen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tuminen trying to control but Halen is having none of it.
Halen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tuminen.
Tuminen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuminen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Halen is desperately trying to improve his position but Tuminen has a good base and remains in mount.
Halen blocking the ground and pound.
Tuminen is landing with some decent strikes but Halen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tuminen throws some wild stikes that Halen manages to avoid easily.
Tuminen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tuminen throwing strikes here but Halen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Halen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tuminen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Halen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Halen is trying to escape the mount.
Tuminen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuminen misses with a head shot.
Tuminen throwing strikes here but Halen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tuminen throws some wild stikes that Halen manages to avoid easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tuminen looking to control but Halen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tuminen looking to ground and pound but Halen is blocking nicely.
Halen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tuminen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tuminen looking to ground and pound but Halen is blocking nicely.
Halen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tuminen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Halen blocking the ground and pound.

Tuminen goes for an armbar but Halen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Halen.
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.
Halen wants to control from the top but Tuminen keeps moving.
Halen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halen throws a big right hand that misses.

Halen is sitting in close to Tuminen's body. Tuminen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Halen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Halen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tuminen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helmuth Tuminen!
A very excited looking Helmuth Tuminen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Tobacco (ranked 3461 p4p, 128 weight class) and Konstantin Uszatov (ranked 4834 p4p, 178 weight class). Konstantin Uszatov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tobacco
vs
Uszatov

204 cm
23
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
30
288 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Tobacco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Konstantin Uszatov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tobacco scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Konstantin Uszatov has been cut.
Tobacco catches Uszatov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Tobacco.
Horrible takedown attempt by Uszatov or perhaps it was just good defense by Tobacco, which made it look bad.
Tobacco digs a good hook to Uszatov's body.
Uszatov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uszatov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That kick from Tobacco tenderised Uszatov's leg. Uszatov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Tobacco.
Tobacco cracks Uszatov with a hook to the temple - Uszatov is on wobbly legs here! Tobacco swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Uszatov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tobacco wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Big Tobacco!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ure (ranked 5590 p4p, 526 weight class) and Henryk Tymonowicz (ranked 2476 p4p, 265 weight class). Phil Ure has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ure
vs
Tymonowicz

190 cm
31
260 lbs
4 - 11 - 1

192 cm
26
253 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Ure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Henryk Tymonowicz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Ure moves out of range easily.
Tymonowicz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Phil Ure has been cut.
Tymonowicz feints a jab and as Ure dips his head, Tymonowicz unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Ure right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Ure falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Tymonowicz smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henryk Tymonowicz!
After winning the bout, Henryk Tymonowicz 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Roberts (ranked 1202 p4p, 173 weight class) and Cairo Silva (ranked 1492 p4p, 210 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Roberts
vs
Silva

189 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cairo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Silva.
Roberts swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roberts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Roberts is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva misses the jab.
Silva slips a jab from Roberts.
Roberts gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Silva gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cairo Silva!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Holer (ranked 1451 p4p, 187 weight class) and Roderick Turnbull (ranked 1084 p4p, 144 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Holer
vs
Turnbull

184 cm
22
182 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Holer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holer 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.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holer throws out the jab.
Holer misses with a wild body shot.
Holer cracks a nice hook into Turnbull's ribs.
Turnbull connects with a body shot that sends Holer's belly button to the back.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Holer.
Holer connects with a body shot that sends Turnbull's belly button to the back.
Holer looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Turnbull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turnbull thuds his shin into the meat of Holer's side.
Holer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turnbull at a distance.

Turnbull has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Holer avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Holer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turnbull lands a body shot.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Holer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holer backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holer working aggressively here.
Holer misses with a body punch.
Holer tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holer struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Holer misses with a body punch.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Holer.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull cracks Holer with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Holer throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Holer - that landed with a thud.
Turnbull takes a shot to the head.
Holer misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Holer controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Holer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holer misses with the head strike.
Turnbull tries to work over Holer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holer tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Holer back against the cage.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.
Holer tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holer.
Holer swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holer lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Holer misses with a punch on the inside.
Holer lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holer.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Holer blocks an uppercut.
Holer takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Holer.
Turnbull lands a body punch.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Holer tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Holer can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holer tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Holer back against the cage.
Holer cracks Turnbull with a nice body shot.
Holer blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holer blocking some punches.
Holer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holer tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Holer back against the cage.
Holer pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Holer backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Holer's ribcage. Holer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Holer swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holer.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Holer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull gets through Holer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Holer blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Holer.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull dominated that round.
That's time! Holer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holer takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Holer lands a jab to the nose.
Holer swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
Nice cross by Turnbull.
Holer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turnbull scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack Holer is winning the standup battle so far.
Holer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holer.
Turnbull lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Holer. Beautiful body shot.
Turnbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holer wants to slow Turnbull down by chopping away at his legs.
Turnbull lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull scores with a leg kick.
Holer just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Holer blocks the low kick.

Holer gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holer is working for a kimura here but Turnbull manages to reverse the position and he's now in Holer's guard.

Holer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Turnbull has picked Holer up and slammed him! Holer can't keep hold of the triangle and Turnbull manages to pass to side control!
Holer struggling a bit here.
Holer being controlled for a moment.
Turnbull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull working away.
Holer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turnbull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holer tries to get out of the position.
Holer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Holer working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holer wants to control but Turnbull is having none of it.
Turnbull content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Turnbull has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turnbull tries to push Holer's head away but Holer is holding on tight.
Holer working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holer tries to hold on but Turnbull pushes him away.
Turnbull tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holer tries to hold on but Turnbull pushes him away.
Holer is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turnbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Holer tries to hold on but Turnbull postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Turnbull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turnbull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Holer blocks the low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turnbull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turnbull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnbull circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turnbull scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Turnbull thuds his shin into the meat of Holer's side.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
Holer misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Holer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holer jabs at Turnbull's body.
Holer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Holer.
Holer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turnbull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull cracks Holer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turnbull, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holer tries to clinch up but Turnbull circles away and keeps his distance.
Turnbull scores with a sloppy right hand. Holer should have avoided that one.
Turnbull fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holer is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turnbull. That's going to slow Holer down.
Turnbull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turnbull checks the leg kick.
Holer moves out of range of the body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Holer uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turnbull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turnbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnbull scores with a push kick.
Turnbull throws out a leg kick but Holer moves out of range and Turnbull only half commits.
Holer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turnbull sprawls well. Turnbull wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holer gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnbull! But no joy.
Turnbull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holer on the side of the head.
Holer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turnbull lands an overhand right.
Holer misses with a wild body shot.
Holer misses with a double jab.
Jack Holer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull presses Holer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Turnbull - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull lands a body punch.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Holer.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Holer swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Holer avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Holer working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Holer fails to land.
Holer swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holer tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Holer back against the cage.
Turnbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turnbull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Holer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holer or not.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Holer takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Holer avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Holer misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turnbull 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Lopez (ranked 257 p4p, 38 weight class) and Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 472 p4p, 64 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lopez
vs
Uesugi

183 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
174 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
Uesugi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Lopez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.

Lopez takes the fight into the clinch.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Lopez gets through Uesugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Lopez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Uesugi tries to stall but Lopez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Uesugi to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.

Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Uesugi misses with a body shot
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez tries to move into range but Uesugi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lopez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Uesugi lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Uesugi misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lopez rather than just go for the knockout.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi with a jab.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez's head back.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Uesugi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lopez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a body shot
and Uesugi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi lands with a cross.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lopez with a body shot.
Uesugi walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Lopez moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
A punch lands to the side of Lopez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nate Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Uesugi misses with an uppercut
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uesugi has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Lopez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Lopez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lopez lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Uesugi throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi throws an off balance right hand

and Lopez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Uesugi! Lopez lets Uesugi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Uesugi is rocked!
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Uesugi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Nate Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Uesugi seems to have recovered his senses.
Uesugi swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a crisp right that sends Uesugi to the canvas! Lopez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Lopez!
Nate Lopez retains his welterweight title!
Nate Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.