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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verneri Ahma (ranked 1159 p4p, 1467 weight class) and Jax Thomas (ranked 136 p4p, 176 weight class). Verneri Ahma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jax Thomas's chin.
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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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Ahma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Thomas backs away, Ahma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahma moves away from the strike by Thomas.
We've been told by Ahma's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahma scores with a kick to the body.
Ahma throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahma counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas looks winded!
Ahma lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Ahma digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Ahma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thomas throws a hook but Ahma avoids it easily.
Ahma with the inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a hook but Ahma avoids it easily.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Ahma is out of range.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Ahma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahma connects with a body shot.
Ahma scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Ahma.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Ahma counters with a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a head kick but Ahma moves out of range.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Thomas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma is stalking Thomas. Thomas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ahma, and it's lights out! Thomas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Verneri Ahma!
After winning the bout, Verneri Ahma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Escobar (ranked 747 p4p, 596 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 93 p4p, 73 weight class). Serafim Lupei is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Lupei to work.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lupei.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Lupei.
Lupei pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar throws a head kick but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lupei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lupei slips a jab from Escobar.
Lupei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lupei.
Escobar with the inside leg kick.
Lupei takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Lupei throws a shot to the body.
Lupei avoids the body shot from Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lupei.
A shot to the liver by Lupei. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.
Lupei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lupei lands with a nice combination. Escobar backs away looking to recover.
Lupei throws a body shot but no joy.
Lupei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Lupei 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lupei throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lupei.
Escobar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lupei throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lupei misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Lupei's shoulder, as Lupei tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Lupei is avoiding it.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lupei.
Lupei's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lupei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lupei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lupei.
Lupei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Escobar tries to clinch but Lupei moves out of range.
Escobar slips a straight right by Lupei.
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escobar takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Lupei looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Escobar throwing a counter right hand but Lupei manages to avoid it.
Lupei throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Lupei off balance momentarily.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar blocks a leg kick.
Lupei cracks Escobar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escobar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lupei.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupei swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Lupei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lupei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lupei connects with a nice looking jab.
Lupei lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
Lupei lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lupei.
Lupei blocks a head kick by Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar'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.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses.
Lupei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lupei thows a leg kick but Escobar checks it
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Escobar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Lupei moves away and avoids it.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lupei misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobar misses its target.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Escobar eats them both and turns towards Lupei to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei clinches with his opponent.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lupei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei is trying to stall.
Escobar presses Lupei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Lupei.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lupei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is leaning against Lupei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Escobar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Lupei breaks from the clinch.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Lupei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Lupei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Lupei moves out of range easily.
Lupei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lupei motions for Escobar to come forward. Lupei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Lupei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lupei misses with a hook.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Lupei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
Lupei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lupei! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lupei counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lupei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar scores with a head kick.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lupei misses the jab.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar pushes Lupei up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Lupei moves away from the strike by Escobar.
A jab lands there for Lupei.
Lupei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diego Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar thuds his right hand into Lupei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar lands a nice hook to Lupei's body. Lupei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lupei misses with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a nice right hand that sends Lupei toppling to the canvas! Lupei scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Escobar finish him?!
Lupei is rocked!
Lupei lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lupei is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lupei staying out of range there.
Escobar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lupei feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Escobar connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lupei sprawling to the canvas! Lupei rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Escobar finish him?!
Lupei slips a jab from Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Lupei's head but Lupei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Diego Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei throws a combination. Escobar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lupei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lupei throws a low kick, looking for Escobar's leg but Escobar calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Escobar lands a big head kick that sends Lupei to the canvas! Escobar follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Escobar!
A very excited looking Diego Escobar 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Wade (ranked 764 p4p, 607 weight class) and Ephram Urani (ranked 96 p4p, 74 weight class). Wade kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Bleeding. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 3, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Urani.
A big left from Urani misses.
Urani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from Urani.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urani fails to land with a series of punches.
Wade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade throws a series of strikes that have Urani backpedaling.
 It looks like Ephram Urani has been cut.
Wade misses with a hook.
Urani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urani pushes Wade away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urani.
A good leg kick by Urani.
Urani throws a wild body kick that Wade sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Urani lands.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Wade's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Urani throws a sloppy head kick and Wade moves out of range easily.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Urani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urani unleashes a big counter combination but Wade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Urani blocks the leg kick.
Urani checks a leg kick.
Wade with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Urani - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Urani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wade misses with a looping left.
Wade slips under a jab.
Urani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Urani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Urani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wade misses with an uppercut.
Urani throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wade's head.
Wade throws a leg kick
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab.
Urani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
Urani clobbers Wade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.
Wade lands a jab.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Urani misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urani avoids the body shot from Wade.
Urani throws out a counter right but Wade avoids it with no problem.
Urani takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Urani scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urani is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Wade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urani counters with a left to the body.
Urani throws a wild body kick that Wade sees coming a mile off.
Urani thuds a left hand into Wade's body.
Wade doesn't manage to clinch there - Urani circles away.
Wade misses the jab.
Wade lands with a right hand.
Wade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Urani 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.
Urani throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wade scores with a push kick.
Urani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Wade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urani.
Wade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Urani.
Wade needs to keep his hands up - Urani had a free shot at his head there.
Urani throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urani! But no joy.
Wade moves away from the strike by Urani.
Urani connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
Wade misses with a straight right.
Wade misses with a straight left.
Wade drops his hands momentarily and Urani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urani. Urani obviously looking to wear him down.
Wade misses with a hook. Urani ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Urani.
Urani checks a low kick from Wade.
Urani slips a straight right by Wade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Urani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wade.
A big right from Urani misses.
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Urani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wade throws a front kick that sends Urani stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Wade. That snapped Urani's head back.
Urani connects with a body shot that sends Wade's belly button to the back.
Wade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wade misses with a two punch combination.
Wade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani.
Wade lands with an overhand left.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
Wade lands a body shot.
Wade misses the jab.
Urani follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Urani slips under a jab from Wade.
Wade misses with an uppercut.
Urani lands a nice shot that snaps Wade's head back.
Wade blocks a head kick by Urani.
A good leg kick by Urani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ephram Urani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ephram Urani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Urani lands a really nice looking cross but Wade seems unphased.
Wade tries to land a leg kick but Urani saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Urani misses.
Urani staying out of range there.
Urani slips a straight right by Wade.
Wade catches Urani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Urani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urani moves away from the strike by Wade.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Urani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Urani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wade tries to bum rush Urani with a series of wild strikes but Urani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wade blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urani lands a nice shot that snaps Wade's head back.
Ephram Urani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade misses with a left hand
and Urani counters with a nice leg kick.
Wade walks into a left hand.
Wade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Wade.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wade misses with a hook. Urani ducked under it nicely.
Wade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wade avoids a kick to the body.
Urani blocks a jab.
Wade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urani moves into the clinch.
Wade breaks from the clinch.
Urani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wade looks to land a right hand but Urani moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Urani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urani scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Urani.
A leg kick checked by Urani.
Wade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
Urani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Wade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wade.
Wade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urani checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urani! But no joy.
Wade throws a front kick that sends Urani stumbling back into the cage.
Urani closes the distance and clinches.
Wade has had enough of the clinch but Urani keeps him there for the moment.
Urani lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Wade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wade misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
Urani misses with the head strike.
Wade is trying to break free.
Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urani checks it well.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wade throws the kick towards the body but Urani avoids it.
Urani throws out a counter right but Wade avoids it with no problem.
Urani is looking to land body kicks.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade 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.
Urani scores with a nice strike.
Wade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Wade drops his hands momentarily and Urani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wade misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming.
Urani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Wade - just one landing.
Wade lands a glancing blow to the side of Urani's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Urani misses the target.
Wade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urani circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a series of punches but Urani avoids them all with ease.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urani checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Urani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Urani works Wade's body with a nice hook.
Wade tries to clinch but Urani is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Urani.
Decent striking displayed by Wade there.
Wade misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urani is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Urani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urani is looking to clinch.
Urani lands a leg kick that knocks Wade off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Urani.
Wade wants to land a leg kick but Urani is out of range.
Wade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urani is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urani looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Morgan Wade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ephram Urani's cut.
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!
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Urani.
Urani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wade misses with an uppercut.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Urani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urani looks to throw the jab but Wade is out of range.
Wade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Urani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wade is out of range.
Wade misses with a hook. Urani ducked under it nicely.
Urani's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wade under the eye.
Wade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wade.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
Wade checks a leg kick.
Wade lands with a nice body punch.
Urani moves away from the strike by Wade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani feints and then cracks Wade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wade down.
Urani checks a low kick from Wade.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Urani thows a leg kick but Wade checks it
and Wade counters with a straight right hand.
Urani misses the jab.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wade dips to his left and cracks Urani with an uppercut!
Urani misses with a few strikes there.
Wade needs to keep his hands up - Urani had a free shot at his head there.
Urani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Wade misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Wade misses.
An inside leg kick from Wade misses.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Urani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urani misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wade crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Urani - the referee stops the clock and Wade gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Urani. Wade manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Urani throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani lands with a good body shot.
Urani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urani tries to clinch but Wade is having none of it.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani jabs at Wade's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wade throws a poor cross that misses
and Urani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wade lands a glancing blow to the side of Urani's head.
Wade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target.
Wade throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
Wade throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab.
Urani scores with a nice strike.
Urani throws a right and a left that Wade avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani closes the distance and clinches.
Wade misses with a punch to the body.
Urani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urani.
Urani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wade is trying to break the clinch but Urani has him pressed against the cage.
Wade blocks a body shot from Urani.
Urani pushes Wade back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Urani.
Urani is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Urani - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Urani.
Still in the clinch, Urani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Urani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Urani on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Urani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wade or not.
Wade letting Urani take a breather here.
Urani jumps guard but Wade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urani stalling the fight.
Urani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade is looking to break free of the clinch but Urani has double underhooks.
Urani has Wade pressed against the cage, preventing Wade from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Wade misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urani.
Wade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wade throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ephram Urani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Urani 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ephram Urani!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arild Ringnes (ranked 893 p4p, 599 weight class) and Mfer Phol (ranked 112 p4p, 81 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mfer Phol!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ringnes misses.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ringnes is looking to counter the offense by Phol and move into the clinch.
Ringnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ringnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Ringnes throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Phol misses its intended target.
Ringnes rushes Phol and presses him up against the cage.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol lands with a short shot to the head.
Phol struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringnes controls his hands.
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Ringnes controls the action.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Phol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
A short uppercut from Ringnes .
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringnes .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Phol.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Ringnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ringnes .
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
Ringnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol working aggressively here.
Ringnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Ringnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Phol misses with some punches.
Phol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol blocks an uppercut.
Ringnes lands a shot to the body.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Ringnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Ringnes lands a nice knee to the body.
Phol looks winded!
Ringnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ringnes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phol lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ringnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
Ringnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ringnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phol misses with a body punch.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ringnes pushes Phol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ringnes trying to land knees to the body.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Ringnes lands a nice uppercut.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol digs a right hand underneath Ringnes 's ribcage. Ringnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ringnes .
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ringnes missing with knees to the body.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
Phol misses with the head strike.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ringnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Phol.
Phol struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringnes controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Phol.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Ringnes controls the action.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Phol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phol swats away the attempt to clinch by Ringnes .
Phol throws out a counter right but Ringnes avoids it with no problem.
Ringnes 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.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Ringnes clinches up with Phol and pushes him back against the cage.
Phol misses with some punches.
Phol misses with a body punch.
Phol working aggressively here.
A short left from Phol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol lands a shot to the body.
Phol pushes Ringnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Ringnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phol lands a shot to the body.
Phol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ringnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
Phol works on Ringnes 's body with a couple of short punches.
Ringnes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol lands a body shot.
Phol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
Ringnes prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol lands a body shot.
Phol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
A short left from Phol.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
Phol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer Phol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Phol lands a right hand.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phol in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Phol digs a right hand underneath Ringnes 's ribcage. Ringnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Phol.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Phol.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
 Ringnes is rocked!
Phol misses with the head strike.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes prevents a body shot from Phol.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Phol. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Phol is leaning against Ringnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phol working aggressively here.
A short left from Ringnes .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol is working Ringnes over against the cage.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Phol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ringnes blocking some punches.
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Phol digs a right hand into Ringnes 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ringnes 's gas tank.
Phol tries to work over Ringnes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ringnes throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Ringnes .
Phol cracks Ringnes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Phol has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ringnes to stand back up!
Phol gets a clinch.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Ringnes controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol blocks a body shot from Ringnes .
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Ringnes .
Phol misses with some punches.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Phol tries to work over Ringnes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ringnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phol pushes Ringnes against the cage. Phol is working some dirty boxing. Phol pushes off with a quick right hook! Ringnes goes down! Ringnes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phol moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Our winner, Mfer Phol, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz McKane (ranked 447 p4p, 173 weight class) and Jesse Point (ranked 54 p4p, 23 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Point!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane slips a jab from Point.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point throws the left hand but McKane avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Point 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
McKane fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McKane blocks a low kick nicely.
McKane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane misses with a looping right.
McKane 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.
Nice defenses there by Point.
Point swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Point feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McKane with a jab.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
Point keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Point throws a half hearted mid kick.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and Point counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks McKane badly! He tries to strike back but Point puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks McKane out cold! Oh man, McKane will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse Point!
Jesse Point 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 Léonard Lucy (ranked 345 p4p, 302 weight class) and Rob Kardashian (ranked 52 p4p, 44 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Léonard Lucy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Kardashian!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardashian clinches up with Lucy and pushes him back against the cage.
Kardashian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kardashian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucy lands a hook that snaps the head of Kardashian backwards.
I was talking to Lucy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kardashian misses with a punch to the body.
Lucy is pushing Kardashian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Lucy.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucy slows down the pace here.
Kardashian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kardashian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kardashian forces Lucy back against the cage and clinches.
Lucy tries to circle away but Kardashian has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Lucy throws a head punch that misses.
Lucy lands a shoulder strike.
Lucy misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucy's efforts to push away.
Kardashian scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kardashian scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kardashian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kardashian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Kardashian misses with the head strike.
Lucy has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lucy lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucy has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
Kardashian pushes Lucy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lucy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kardashian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucy.
Kardashian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lucy backwards.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Lucy.
Lucy blocks an uppercut.
Lucy manages to break the clinch.
Kardashian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kardashian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lucy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kardashian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lucy is rocked!
Kardashian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Lucy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kardashian lands a big uppercut and Lucy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lucy looks OK. Kardashian waves Lucy back to his feet!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kardashian moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Lucy! Kardashian continues to tee off on Lucy, landing with a left and a right! Kardashian connects with a right hand that leaves Lucy sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kardashian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rob Kardashian!
A very excited looking Rob Kardashian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masa Sanada (ranked 218 p4p, 232 weight class) and Jack Stone (ranked 33 p4p, 38 weight class). Masa Sanada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Stone's chin.
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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 29 - 11 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Sanada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stone!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanada swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stone's head backwards.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but Sanada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a leg kick but Sanada checks it.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Stone misses.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Stone misses the jab.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a two punch combo.
Sanada swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Stone throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Sanada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada works the jab nicely.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Sanada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanada throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanada slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone scores with a kick to the body.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Stone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Sanada misses.
Stone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanada takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Stone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a body kick that stops Sanada in his tracks momentarily.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jack Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada misses with a wild combination.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stone unleashes a big counter combination but Sanada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Stone feints a counter leg kick.
Sanada misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone throws out a counter right but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Sanada misses.
Sanada misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a solid body kick.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Stone counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanada takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Stone blocks a jab.
Stone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanada throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Stone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stone lands a jab to the head.
Sanada has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone slips a jab from Sanada.
Stone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Stone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sanada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Masa Sanada has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Sanada's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Stone moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Stone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sanada misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Stone misses the target.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone misses with a low kick as Sanada jumps back.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Stone moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada cracks Stone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Stone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stone throws a head kick but Sanada moves out of range.
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stone throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stone moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Stone throws a big counter head kick but Sanada avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Sanada.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Sanada moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanada misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Sanada backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Stone as he connects with a hook.
Sanada is rocked!
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone flicks out a counter leg kick but Sanada steps away.
Stone slips a jab from Sanada.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Sanada throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada cracks Stone with a good jab.
Stone blocks a jab.
Sanada backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Sanada cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook.
Stone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 43 p4p, 102 weight class) and Ira Wright (ranked 5 p4p, 17 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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28
172
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ira Wright!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coker is out of range and Wright settles back down.
Wright 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Wright down.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Coker settles back down.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coker moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Coker.
Wright tries a low kick but Coker avoids it.
Coker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Coker connects with a crisp jab.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wright.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright motions for Coker to come forward. Wright throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coker checks a low kick from Wright.
Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright misses with a low kick.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coker. Coker obviously looking to wear him down.
Coker jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Coker closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
Coker can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Coker throws a head punch that misses.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Coker avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Coker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coker backwards.
Coker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Wright.
A left hand lands to the body for Coker.
Good body shot from Wright.
Coker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
A short right from Wright.
Coker working aggressively here.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Coker misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coker lands a body punch.
Coker pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Wright prevents a body shot from Coker.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker prevents a body shot from Wright.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Coker.
Wright looks winded!
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
Coker lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Coker.
Coker misses with the head strike.
Coker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Coker scores with a shoulder strike.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with some punches.
Coker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wright working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coker.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Coker.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Wright.
Coker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wright is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Coker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wright is looking to defend but Coker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wright! Coker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wright taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akeen Coker!
A very excited looking Akeen Coker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arron Asham (ranked 86 p4p, 59 weight class) and Jaheim Reid (ranked 15 p4p, 9 weight class). Reid has chosen Never as his entrance music. Jaheim Reid has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arron Asham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaheim Reid!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reid. Reid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asham.
Reid misses with a left hand
and Asham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reid looks to land a left hand but Asham moved out of range nicely.
Reid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Asham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid body kick from Asham.
Asham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reid is out of range and Asham settles back down.
Reid takes a swing at Asham's ribcage but misses.
Asham throws a leg kick but Reid moved away.
A big right from Asham misses.
Reid misses with a left hand
and Asham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reid moves away from the strike by Asham.
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!
Asham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reid if he has to take too many more of those.
Asham avoids the body shot from Reid.
Asham throws the left hand but Reid avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Reid misses.
Reid throws a low kick, looking for Asham's leg but Asham calmly moves out of range.
Asham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asham seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asham.
Reid pushes Asham away with a front kick.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asham is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick from Reid.
Asham throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Asham misses with a straight right.
Asham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reid.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asham. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asham is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Reid misses the target.
Reid throws a body kick that misses.
Asham moves in looking to clinch but Reid pushes him off.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asham.
Asham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Reid.
Reid lands a leg kick that knocks Asham off balance momentarily.
Asham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Asham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reid throws out a counter right but Asham avoids it with no problem.
Reid throws a leg kick but Asham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asham throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.
Asham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asham swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid slips a jab from Asham.
Reid throws a lazy right hand but Asham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asham checks a leg kick.
Reid tries to clinch up but Asham circles away and keeps his distance.
Reid dips to his left and cracks Asham with an uppercut!
Asham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asham slips a jab from Reid.
Asham tries to clinch up but Reid circles away and keeps his distance.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asham loads up on a big right hand but Reid slips the punch.
Reid tests Asham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Reid misses
and Asham counters with a thumping low kick.
Asham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asham takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reid throws a chopping leg kick but Asham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asham. That did some damage!
Reid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asham wants to clinch up but Reid keeps it at a distance.
Asham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asham ducks under a wild hook from Reid.
Asham throws a wild body kick that Reid sees coming a mile off.
Reid 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.
Reid wants to land a leg kick but Asham is out of range.
Reid looks to land a combination. Asham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Asham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Reid.
Reid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy left from Reid finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asham.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reid is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asham.
Asham tries to work over Reid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reid throws a head punch that misses.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but Reid blocks with his arms.
A short right from Reid on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Asham.
Asham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asham's elbow.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arron Asham will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reid lands with an uppercut that bounces Asham off the cage and back into range.
Asham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asham pushes Reid up against the cage in a clinch.
Asham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reid in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Asham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid working aggressively here.
Asham missing with knees to the body.
Asham digs a right hand underneath Reid's ribcage. Reid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Asham throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Asham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asham working Reid over with knees to the body.
Reid is breathing heavily.
Asham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Asham avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Asham scores with a shot to the side of Reid's head.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham gets through Reid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arron Asham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reid takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asham digs a right hand underneath Reid's ribcage. Reid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Asham.
Asham lands an uppercut.
Asham lands a body punch.
Asham misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asham.
Asham lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asham scores a nice knee to the body.
Asham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Asham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reid.
Reid takes a shot to the head.
Asham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asham digs a right hand underneath Reid's ribcage. Reid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Asham - that landed with a thud.
Asham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asham lands a knee to the head.
Reid is rocked!
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Asham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid is still on wobbly legs! Can Asham finish him?
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asham pushes Reid against the cage. Asham is working some dirty boxing. Asham pushes off with a quick right hook! Reid goes down! Reid tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Asham moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arron Asham!
After winning the bout, Arron Asham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Toivonen (ranked 72 p4p, 19 weight class) and Chris Steve (ranked 12 p4p, 3 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Steve!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toivonen.
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Toivonen throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen delivers a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Steve blocks the low kick.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Toivonen pushes him away.
Steve is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toivonen.
Steve tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen lands a jab to the head.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Steve.
Toivonen tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve tries to land a body kick
and Toivonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Toivonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steve.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Steve.
Toivonen scores with a punch to the head.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Toivonen cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Toivonen connects with the punch.
That has opened up Chris Steve's cut even more.
Toivonen misses with an uppercut.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Toivonen thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Steve misses with a hook.
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve looks for the body kick but Toivonen saw that one coming.
A big right from Steve misses.
Toivonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve tries to clinch there but Toivonen circles away.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Steve avoided it.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
Toivonen cracks Steve with a good jab.
The cut above Chris Steve's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toivonen.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Steve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steve looks winded!
Toivonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Toivonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen with a nice calf kick.
Toivonen scores with a leg kick.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
Toivonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toivonen throws a hook but Steve blocks it.
Nice body punch from Steve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chris Steve's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Steve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Toivonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toivonen misses with a low kick.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but Steve moved away.
Toivonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Toivonen looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toivonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steve thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Toivonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toivonen.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Toivonen.
Steve wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Toivonen takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Steve misses.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steve moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Steve's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Toivonen!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Chris Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh my penis !!!! '.
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