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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 3073 p4p, 352 weight class) and Rudi Serada (ranked 2924 p4p, 337 weight class). Rudi Serada will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Serada!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baccalieri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Baccalieri throws an overhand right that lands on Serada's shoulder, as Serada tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Baccalieri's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Serada misses with a body shot
and Baccalieri counters with a nice body shot.
Serada throws a sloppy head kick and Baccalieri moves out of range easily.
Baccalieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serada scores with the left hand. Baccalieri knows he should have avoided that one.
Serada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serada misses with a looping left.
Baccalieri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serada.
Serada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Serada misses with a hook to the body
and Baccalieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baccalieri swings for the body but Serada moves out of range.
Serada misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Baccalieri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serada takes a swing at Baccalieri's ribcage but misses.
Baccalieri misses with a hook.
Serada throws a head kick that misses.
Baccalieri throwing a counter right hand but Serada manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baccalieri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serada throws an off balance right hand
enabling Baccalieri to counter with a crisp jab.
Serada throws a poor cross that misses
and Baccalieri counters with a crisp one two that drops Serada! Baccalieri thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Serada to his feet! Serada is in big trouble!
Serada throws a head kick that misses.
Serada throws out a loose jab but Baccalieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serada moves out of range as Baccalieri strikes.
Baccalieri throws a shot from downtown. Serada moves away and avoids it.
Rudi Serada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serada missing with a left hand there. Baccalieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baccalieri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baccalieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baccalieri at a distance.
Serada misses with a body punch
and Baccalieri counters with a stiff right hand.
Serada is rocked!
Serada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serada misses with a body shot
and Baccalieri counters with a huge left! Serada is in big trouble! He's backing up but Baccalieri isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Serada from any more damage. A dominating finish by Baccalieri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Baccalieri!
Bobby Baccalieri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Duncan (ranked 4464 p4p, 486 weight class) and Rohith Sharma (ranked 1377 p4p, 210 weight class). Sharma has chosen Do Your Thing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jackie Duncan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackie Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rohith Sharma!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharma circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Sharma misses.
Duncan moves out of range of the body kick from Sharma.
Duncan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharma sprawls well. Sharma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sharma - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Sharma slams his shin into Duncan's torso.
Sharma throws a leg kick which misses Duncan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duncan tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sharma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Duncan does it's job there.
Duncan misses with a wild body shot.
Duncan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Duncan.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Duncan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duncan's head.
Sharma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duncan misses with a looping left.
Sharma slips a jab from Duncan.
Sharma cracks Duncan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Duncan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sharma finish him?
Duncan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sharma - that will leave a mark!
Oh Duncan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharma fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Duncan square on the jaw! Damn, Duncan is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
A victorious Rohith Sharma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvey Kulina (ranked 1717 p4p, 202 weight class) and Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 2830 p4p, 312 weight class). Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvey Kulina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kulina.
Kulina throws a good cross that connects.
Kulina displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandez De Calderon throws out the jab.
Kulina appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kulina blocks a jab.
Kulina avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a left hand
and Kulina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kulina misses with a double jab.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a body shot.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulina misses the target.
Fernandez De Calderon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kulina has time to react.
Fernandez De Calderon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulina.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a hook to the body. Kulina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kulina sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Fernandez De Calderon misses the shot to the body.
Kulina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kulina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulina takes a swing at Fernandez De Calderon's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Kulina.
Kulina throws a hook but Fernandez De Calderon avoids it easily.
Fernandez De Calderon misses the jab.
Kulina has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fernandez De Calderon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Alvey Kulina has been cut.
Fernandez De Calderon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez De Calderon lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Fernandez De Calderon. Those never looked like landing.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kulina.
Kulina scores with a nice head shot.
Kulina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon cracks Kulina with a big right hand and Kulina goes down!
Kulina is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez De Calderon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Kulina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulina preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kulina seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon won't allow Kulina to get back to his feet.
Fernandez De Calderon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fernandez De Calderon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big elbow that misses.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kulina is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fernandez De Calderon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulina is keeping the position for now.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big elbow that misses.
Fernandez De Calderon working some strikes from top position.
Fernandez De Calderon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kulina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fernandez De Calderon moves into full guard.
Kulina is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fernandez De Calderon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon 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.
Fernandez De Calderon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fernandez De Calderon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kulina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to sweep here but Kulina controlling him for the moment.
Kulina trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Kulina content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alvey Kulina's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fernandez De Calderon throws a shot from downtown. Kulina moves away and avoids it.
Kulina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a left and a right that sends Kulina crashing to the canvas! Fernandez De Calderon dives into mount looking to finish!
Kulina wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez De Calderon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kulina?
Kulina is trying to stand.
Fernandez De Calderon landing strikes from the mount and Kulina is in trouble!
Kulina is trying to stand up.
Kulina tries to hold on but Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a wild left hand from mount and Kulina manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to control from half guard but Kulina is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kulina taking some punishment here, with Fernandez De Calderon in his half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kulina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fernandez De Calderon connects with a nice short shot to Kulina's temple.
Fernandez De Calderon with the ground and pound but Kulina uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kulina preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kulina can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernandez De Calderon controls the pace.
Kulina has momentary wrist control but Fernandez De Calderon slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kulina is trying to keep Fernandez De Calderon in close.
Kulina keeping moving, preventing Fernandez De Calderon from controlling successfully.
Fernandez De Calderon won't allow Kulina to get back to his feet.
Fernandez De Calderon chips away with some ground and pound.
Kulina is looking to sweep but instead, Fernandez De Calderon has passed into half guard.
Kulina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fernandez De Calderon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kulina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon with the ground and pound but Kulina uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fernandez De Calderon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kulina keeping full guard, as Fernandez De Calderon tries to pass.
Kulina is looking to stand up but Fernandez De Calderon isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulina is on top in guard.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulina's guard.
Kulina is adopting a defensive guard.
Fernandez De Calderon stands up over Kulina, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fernandez De Calderon forces his way into half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon working over Kulina with some ground and pound. Kulina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alvey Kulina's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a straight left.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Kulina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fernandez De Calderon.
Kulina lands a jab.
Fernandez De Calderon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kulina.
Fernandez De Calderon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kulina connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandez De Calderon scrambles back to his feet.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez De Calderon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kulina sprawls well initially but Fernandez De Calderon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon prevents Kulina from improving his position.
Kulina pushes Fernandez De Calderon off looking to stand but Fernandez De Calderon dives back in and keeps control.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing shots but Kulina is blocking nicely.
Kulina wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon drops an elbow to the side of Kulina's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fernandez De Calderon lands a nice short elbow.
Fernandez De Calderon is nestled in close to Kulina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kulina blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fernandez De Calderon.
Kulina pushes Fernandez De Calderon off looking to stand but Fernandez De Calderon dives back in and keeps control.
Kulina is staying active underneath Fernandez De Calderon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kulina keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Fernandez De Calderon there.
Kulina wants to improve his position but Fernandez De Calderon is controlling well.
Fernandez De Calderon is thwarting Kulina's attempts to control the position.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kulina leaves Fernandez De Calderon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulina sprawls well. He's pushed Fernandez De Calderon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvey Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon.
Kulina throws an off balance right hand
letting Fernandez De Calderon counter with a right hand.
Kulina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Fernandez De Calderon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulina slips under a jab.
Kulina takes one to the side of the head.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big shot that misses.
Kulina is looking to score with low kicks.
Fernandez De Calderon slips a jab from Kulina.
A head kick misses from Kulina.
Kulina motions for Fernandez De Calderon to come forward. Kulina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvey Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulina connects with the punch.
Kulina throws a body punch but Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range.
Kulina ducks right into an uppercut from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina misses with an uppercut
and Fernandez De Calderon counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Fernandez De Calderon.
Kulina takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez De Calderon avoids the body shot from Kulina.
Fernandez De Calderon jabs at Kulina's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fernandez De Calderon as he connects with a hook.
Kulina misses with a hook
and Fernandez De Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Kulina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fernandez De Calderon shoots in but no luck this time.
Fernandez De Calderon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulina is looking to counter punch.
Kulina throws an off balance right hand
and Fernandez De Calderon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kulina.
Alvey Kulina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fernandez De Calderon 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erran Morad (ranked 2256 p4p, 100 weight class) and Minkki Jakku (ranked 3000 p4p, 133 weight class). Erran Morad had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erran Morad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Minkki Jakku!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morad misses with a body shot.
Morad 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.
Morad just misses with a punch to the body.
Jakku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jakku looks for a takedown but Morad sprawls well.
Morad 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.
Morad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jakku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jakku throws a sloppy head kick and Morad moves out of range easily.
Jakku dives in and grabs Morad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morad pushes down on Jakku's head and hops out.
Erran Morad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakku scores with a one two! Morad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jakku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jakku shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morad's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jakku.
Morad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakku trying to control but Morad is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morad pulls Jakku in close to his closed guard and prevents Jakku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jakku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jakku wants to control from the top but Morad keeps moving.
Jakku throwing strikes from guard but Morad blocks nicely.
Jakku advances to half guard.
That's two 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.
Jakku is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morad!
Morad is trying desperately to improve position.
Jakku throws some wild stikes that Morad manages to avoid easily.
Jakku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morad is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jakku goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morad is on top in guard.
Morad is looking to stand up but Jakku won't let him.
Jakku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morad is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakku trying to control the position.
Jakku working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morad has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jakku is trying to get back to full guard.
Morad trying to pass the guard but Jakku defending well.
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.
Morad decides to stand up.
Morad throws out a loose jab but Jakku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jakku walks into a straight right hand from Morad.
Jakku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morad can pounce on him.
Morad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jakku's sensitive parts.
Jakku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jakku misses with a body kick.
Jakku closes the distance and clinches up with Morad, looking for a takedown. Jakku pushes Morad against the cage but Morad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.
Morad keeps the fight on the outside.
Morad scores with a nice right hand.
Morad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morad scores with a hook to the body. Jakku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morad throws a shot from downtown. Jakku moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erran Morad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jakku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jakku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Jakku.
Jakku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Morad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jakku or perhaps it was just good defense by Morad, which made it look bad.
Morad connects with a crisp jab.
Morad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jakku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jakku takes one on the button.
Jakku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Jakku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morad wants to get back to full guard.
Jakku is trying to work for a kimura but Morad is defending well.
Jakku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morad keeps working.
Jakku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morad wants to control but Jakku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jakku slips a nice elbow through Morad's hands, connecting with Morad's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jakku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morad defending well though.
Morad tries to get to full guard but Jakku has control of the leg.
Morad is concentrating on defense, preventing Jakku from advancing position.
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
Jakku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jakku is looking for a kimura here.
Jakku seems to be working for a kimura but Morad defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jakku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jakku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jakku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morad lands with a cross.
Jakku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erran Morad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minkki Jakku.
Jakku shoots for a takedown but Morad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jakku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jakku checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morad, as that shot connected.
Morad lands with a hook. Jakku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Morad - just one landing.
Morad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jakku throws a right hand that Morad ducks under and follows up with a left that Morad also avoids with ease.
Jakku throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jakku on the side of the head.
Jakku is rocked!
Morad lands a glancing blow to the side of Jakku's head.
Jakku is still on wobbly legs! Can Morad finish him?
Jakku backs away from a small jab... but Morad lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Jakku crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Morad with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Erran Morad!
During a confident post fight interview, Erran Morad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Lazzyie (ranked 3833 p4p, 411 weight class) and Bebob Rocksteady (ranked 2678 p4p, 308 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfie Lazzyie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bebob Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzyie misses with a takedown attempt
and Lazzyie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Alfie Lazzyie has been cut.
Lazzyie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rocksteady avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazzyie.
Rocksteady throws out a counter right but Lazzyie avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfie Lazzyie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocksteady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazzyie.
Lazzyie fails to land the takedown.
Rocksteady displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazzyie.
Rocksteady feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazzyie shoots for a takedown but Rocksteady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd cheers as Rocksteady lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lazzyie doesn't seem phased though.
Lazzyie with a poor takedown
letting Rocksteady counter with a right hand.
Lazzyie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rocksteady's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to stand but Lazzyie is controlling the position.
Rocksteady is adopting a defensive guard.
Rocksteady really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazzyie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazzyie working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rocksteady can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazzyie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rocksteady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lazzyie.
Rocksteady looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocksteady, not yet.
Lazzyie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lazzyie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazzyie 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.
Lazzyie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazzyie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lazzyie is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocksteady has wrist control.
Lazzyie stops Rocksteady from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzyie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazzyie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocksteady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lazzyie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lazzyie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lazzyie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazzyie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocksteady's head.
Lazzyie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rocksteady's head.
Lazzyie is in close to Rocksteady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lazzyie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazzyie works over Rocksteady with some ground and pound from guard.
Lazzyie won't allow Rocksteady to sweep him here.
Lazzyie postures up and lands a big shot to Rocksteady's brow.
Lazzyie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazzyie scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzyie works over Rocksteady with some ground and pound from guard.
Rocksteady is rocked!
Rocksteady punching from the bottom - just letting Lazzyie know he's still in a fight.
Rocksteady is still in real trouble! Can Lazzyie finish him?
Lazzyie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rocksteady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocksteady seems to have recovered his senses.
Rocksteady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazzyie trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Lazzyie with a nice head shot there.
Lazzyie stops Rocksteady from standing up.
Lazzyie throwing strikes but missing.
Lazzyie works over Rocksteady with some ground and pound from guard.
Lazzyie trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Lazzyie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocksteady's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzyie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rocksteady is trying to get back to full guard.
Lazzyie lands strikes from half guard.
Lazzyie prevents Rocksteady from improving his position.
Lazzyie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lazzyie with the ground and pound from mount.
Rocksteady is trying to escape the mount.
Lazzyie is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rocksteady goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Lazzyie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alfie Lazzyie!
Our winner, Alfie Lazzyie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Greene (ranked 1324 p4p, 56 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 22387 p4p, 212 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulie Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Rizzo !
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rizzo .
Greene is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rizzo . Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rizzo looks for the body kick but Greene saw that one coming.
Rizzo missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene is looking to land body kicks.
Rizzo misses with a body kick.
Rizzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greene looks to land a body kick but Rizzo moved away.
Greene tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greene looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene takes one to the chin there.
Greene takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rizzo misses with the body kick
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene misses with a head kick.
Greene scores with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rizzo .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Greene if he has to take too many more of those.
Rizzo scores with a leg kick.
Rizzo throws a sloppy body shot
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rizzo tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greene blocks the body kick.
As Rizzo backs away, Greene returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rizzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rizzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Greene tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rizzo is able to avoid easily.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Rizzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Crunch! Rizzo slams his shin into Greene's torso.
Rizzo takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo tries to land a front kick but Greene steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Greene with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rizzo .
Rizzo connects with a looping right hand.
Greene slips a jab from Rizzo .
Rizzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Rizzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greene turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rizzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greene throws a lazy right hand but Rizzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene slips under a jab.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Greene has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rizzo .
Rizzo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo .
Greene throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rizzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rizzo is rocked!
Greene on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rizzo tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Greene blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo misses with a body shot
and Greene finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Greene throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters with a low kick, right behind Greene 's knee.
Greene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rizzo misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Rizzo .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greene's head backwards.
Rizzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Greene checks a leg kick nicely.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Rizzo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rizzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rizzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rizzo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Greene had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Greene moved away.
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Greene with a nice cross.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rizzo .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Rizzo misses with a leg kick.
Rizzo moves out of range of the body kick from Greene.
Rizzo blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Greene blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Rizzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rizzo throws the kick towards the body but Greene avoids it.
Greene tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Rizzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rizzo .
Greene takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rizzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rizzo throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rizzo .
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo . Rizzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Rizzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rizzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzo moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rizzo scores with a jab. Greene acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Greene checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Greene looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rizzo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Greene takes a step back to recover.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rizzo throws a leg kick which misses Greene's front leg but catches the back leg as Greene tries to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Greene might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rizzo scores with a hook to the body. Greene takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greene with a hook.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Greene misses the jab.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo throws the kick towards the body but Greene avoids it.
Greene quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Greene is looking to clinch but Rizzo is avoiding it.
Greene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries a low kick but Greene avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Greene throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
Rizzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rizzo lands with a cross.
Rizzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rizzo 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.
Rizzo throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rizzo . Rizzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Greene keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Greene tries to clinch there but Rizzo circles away.
Rizzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
Rizzo avoids the head kick by Greene.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Greene avoids the head kick by Rizzo .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rizzo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rizzo scores with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Greene 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rizzo tries to land a leg kick but Greene saw it coming and moves away.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Greene moved away.
Rizzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene defending well as Rizzo loads up on a big left hand.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo .
Greene swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rizzo misses with a body kick.
Rizzo thuds his shin into the meat of Greene's side.
Greene throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rizzo blocks a head kick by Greene.
Rizzo cracks Greene with an open hand slap.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Greene swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rizzo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Greene will feel that in the morning.
Rizzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rizzo motions for Greene to come forward. Rizzo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rizzo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rizzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene misses with a kick to the body.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Rizzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rizzo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greene checks the leg kick.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rizzo misses the body punch
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rizzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greene lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Greene throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzo .
Rizzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rizzo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Greene throws a quick counter head kick but Rizzo was just out of range.
Rizzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rizzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rizzo cracks Greene with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rizzo .
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Rizzo throws a leg kick but Greene sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Greene - just one landing.
Rizzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Greene finish him?
That kick from Greene tenderised Rizzo 's leg. Rizzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzo seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo lands with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rizzo .
Rizzo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene throws a solid leg kick but Rizzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Rizzo .
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rizzo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Rizzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rizzo with a hook.
Rizzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rizzo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick by Rizzo misses
and Greene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greene will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rizzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizzo throws a leg kick
and Greene makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rizzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Greene looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Greene throws the kick towards the body but Rizzo avoids it.
Rizzo throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Paulie Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greene misses with some punches.
Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
Greene misses with a body punch.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rizzo 's elbow.
Greene tries a body shot but Rizzo blocks it.
Greene misses with a punch to the body.
Greene lands with a short shot to the head.
Rizzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rizzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rizzo trying to stall but Greene improves his position.
Rizzo lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Rizzo .
Rizzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Greene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rizzo works on Greene's body with a couple of short punches.
Rizzo takes a shot to the head.
Rizzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rizzo has a couple of punches blocked by Greene.
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greene stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Rizzo controls his hands.
Rizzo 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rizzo working hard to break the clinch.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greene blocks a body shot from Rizzo .
Greene works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rizzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Greene as the two fighters clinch.
Rizzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Greene.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Greene.
Paulie Greene has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rizzo looking to stall.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rizzo tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rizzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Greene.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Rizzo .
I've got Rizzo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Dryll (ranked 2677 p4p, 352 weight class) and Hotaru Doji (ranked 2444 p4p, 324 weight class). Doji is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crane ft. Beauregard & The Down Right - Meet Me In The Garden. Evan Dryll has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Dryll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hotaru Doji!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dryll wants to clinch
and Doji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dryll tries to close the distance and clinch but Doji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dryll fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dryll looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doji connects with a body shot.
Dryll looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doji sizes up Dryll with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dryll manages to avoid it.
Doji wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dryll doesn't manage to clinch there - Doji circles away.
Doji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dryll.
Dryll tries to clinch there but Doji circles away.
Doji throws a poor cross that misses
and Dryll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dryll has closed the distance and engaged Doji in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doji lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dryll.
Doji misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doji.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dryll taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Doji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dryll misses with a punch on the inside.
Doji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dryll is looking to clinch but Doji is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doji.
Dryll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doji.
Dryll wants to clinch up but Doji keeps it at a distance.
Dryll forces Doji back against the cage and clinches.
Doji has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Doji has a couple of punches blocked by Dryll.
Doji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dryll's elbow.
Dryll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Doji.
Doji misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doji avoiding damage.
Doji is stalling here.
Dryll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doji blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dryll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dryll lands with a right to the head.
Dryll misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doji.
Doji struggles to land a body shot inside as Dryll controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Doji fails to land.
Doji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doji fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dryll to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dryll looks to clinch but Doji throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dryll taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hotaru Doji!
During a confident post fight interview, Hotaru Doji thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Harada (ranked 869 p4p, 103 weight class) and Roy Jones Gracie (ranked 3156 p4p, 342 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Jones Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada staying out of range there.
Harada cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akira Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Harada's head but Harada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Harada throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harada has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Harada back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Harada.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Harada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harada connects with a jab.
Harada throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Harada looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Harada avoids it easily.
Harada rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harada lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie jumps guard but Harada turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harada has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie looking to stall.
Harada lands a knee to the head.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harada smiles and moves away.
Akira Harada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones Gracie.
Harada misses with a looping left.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harada moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Harada holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Harada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Harada. Harada maintains the clinch.
Harada manages to break the clinch.
Harada lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Harada counters with a nice right hand that sends Gracie toppling to the canvas! Gracie scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harada finish him?!
Gracie is rocked!
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!
Harada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Harada finish him?
Harada lands a brutal uppercut that launches Gracie off his feet! Gracie tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akira Harada!
After the big win, Akira Harada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors OLIMPO and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Merlin (ranked 1511 p4p, 183 weight class) and Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 648 p4p, 76 weight class). Canthropus Jr has chosen Austin Powers - Daddy Wasn't There as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Merlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pit Canthropus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merlin throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
Merlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canthropus Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Merlin throws a body punch but Canthropus Jr moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Canthropus Jr misses.
Merlin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merlin looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Merlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Canthropus Jr responds with a good body kick, but Merlin manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Canthropus Jr.
Merlin avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Merlin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Merlin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canthropus Jr defending well as Merlin loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Merlin throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
Canthropus Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canthropus Jr tries to avoid it but Merlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canthropus Jr to the ground. Canthropus Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merlin connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlin throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Canthropus Jr avoids the body shot from Merlin.
Canthropus Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Merlin counters with a straight right hand.
Canthropus Jr leaves Merlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Merlin lands a nice hook to Canthropus Jr's body. Canthropus Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Merlin misses with a looping left.
Merlin backing away here, and Canthropus Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Merlin walks into a stiff left hand from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but Merlin avoids it easily.
Merlin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canthropus Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merlin misses with a hook
and Canthropus Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr tests Merlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Canthropus Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Merlin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canthropus Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Merlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Canthropus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merlin.
Canthropus Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Merlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canthropus Jr.
Merlin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Merlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canthropus Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canthropus Jr lands a head kick!
Merlin is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin misses with an uppercut.
Merlin misses with a shot to the body
and Canthropus Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Merlin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr is defending well.
Merlin wants a takedown.
Canthropus Jr manages to break the clinch.
Merlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canthropus Jr moves into range and clinches up with Merlin.
Canthropus Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Canthropus Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Merlin controls his hands.
Merlin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Canthropus Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Merlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Merlin is breathing heavily.
Canthropus Jr tries a body shot but Merlin blocks it.
Canthropus Jr digs a right hand into Merlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Merlin's gas tank.
Canthropus Jr tries to throw a body punch but Merlin avoids it by throwing Canthropus Jr back against the cage.
A short right from Canthropus Jr on the inside.
Merlin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Canthropus Jr lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canthropus Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Merlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merlin tries to work over Canthropus Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Merlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Merlin takes a shot to the head.
Canthropus Jr lands with a left to the head.
Merlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canthropus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Canthropus Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Merlin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Canthropus Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Merlin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
A very excited looking Pit Canthropus Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Smith Jr (ranked 426 p4p, 69 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 880 p4p, 139 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Will Know My Name. Kuwabara has chosen Kazuma Kuwabara Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
It looked like Smith Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara walks into a straight right hand from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith Jr misses its target.
Smith Jr is looking to wear down Kuwabara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith Jr lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith Jr slips under a jab.
Smith Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuwabara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith Jr's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara misses with a few strikes there.
Kuwabara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Corey Smith Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuwabara instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara lands with a left to the head.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tries to work over Kuwabara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr blocks a body shot from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kuwabara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith Jr thinking.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kuwabara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith Jr moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuwabara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith Jr eats them both and turns towards Kuwabara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Kuwabara's head back.
Smith Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuwabara is able to avoid easily.
Smith Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Kuwabara coming out on top.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuwabara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara digs a good body shot into Smith Jr's ribs.
Smith Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara cracks a nice hook into Smith Jr's ribs.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith Jr prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith Jr misses with a body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara tests Smith Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuwabara fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Smith Jr is out of range.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a jab. Smith Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Kuwabara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kuwabara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuwabara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuwabara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith Jr. Smith Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith Jr circles away.
Kuwabara moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kuwabara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown
and Smith Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Smith Jr finds it's target.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smith Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith Jr walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith Jr tries to bum rush Kuwabara with a series of wild strikes but Kuwabara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuwabara cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.
A combination from Kuwabara does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr lands with an overhand left.
Kuwabara blocks a jab.
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut. Smith Jr saw that one coming.
Kuwabara tries to clinch
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuwabara throws out a counter right but Smith Jr avoids it with no problem.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Smith Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kuwabara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuwabara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith Jr misses with a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith Jr is looking for a sweep.
Kuwabara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuwabara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith Jr tries to bench press Kuwabara off him but Kuwabara keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazuma Kuwabara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuwabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr cracks a nice hook into Kuwabara's ribs.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch.
Smith Jr blocking some punches.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuwabara tries to circle away but Smith Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Smith Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuwabara.
Smith Jr blocks an uppercut.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Smith Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara misses with the head strike.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuwabara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Smith Jr tries to work over Kuwabara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but Smith Jr blocks it.
Kuwabara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuwabara controls his hands.
Kuwabara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
Kuwabara can't find room to land a body shot as Smith Jr controls the action.
Smith Jr lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr pushes Kuwabara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith Jr scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara prevents a body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
Smith Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Smith Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuwabara's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara tries to throw a body punch but Smith Jr avoids it by throwing Kuwabara back against the cage.
Smith Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Kuwabara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Smith Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a jab when Smith Jr was well out of range.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
Smith Jr moves into range and clinches up with Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands an uppercut.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuwabara has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuwabara being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Smith Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a left to the body.
Smith Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuwabara doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuwabara tries to clinch there but Smith Jr circles away.
Smith Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara needs to keep his hands up - Smith Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Smith Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the side of Smith Jr's head but Smith Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuwabara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Kuwabara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara misses with a wild combination.
Kuwabara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown but Smith Jr shows good takedown defense.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps Smith Jr's head back.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuwabara is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr slips a straight right by Kuwabara.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuwabara lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara closes the distance but Smith Jr moves to the side
and Smith Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith Jr is just out of range.
Kuwabara dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Kuwabara's head and hops out.
Corey Smith Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kuwabara.
Kuwabara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuwabara scrambles back to his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws a nice looking combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuwabara sizes up Smith Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuwabara misses with a left hand
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Smith Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuwabara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Smith Jr misses.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara feints a jab promting Smith Jr to slip. Kuwabara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara moves forwards but Smith Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Smith Jr finds it's target.
Kuwabara has Smith Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuwabara looking for a takedown.
Smith Jr works on Kuwabara's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuwabara is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr had his way with Kazuma Kuwabara in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith Jr throws out a leg kick but Kuwabara moves out of range and Smith Jr only half commits.
Kuwabara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuwabara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith Jr.
A shot to the body from Smith Jr misses
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith Jr manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara throws a lazy right hand but Smith Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kuwabara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuwabara.
A slow jab from Smith Jr misses its intended target.
Smith Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuwabara with a hook.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuwabara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuwabara thinking.
Smith Jr throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara lands a really nice looking cross but Smith Jr seems unphased.
Smith Jr moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara defending well as Smith Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Smith Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Smith Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara shoots in and bounces Smith Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Kuwabara 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.
Smith Jr controlling Kuwabara's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith Jr controlling Kuwabara's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith Jr, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuwabara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 47:48
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Kazuma Kuwabara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Corey Smith Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'We trained to stop those takedowns, I guess we need some more work in that department. I will be back. Better than ever.'.
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