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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor OMalley (ranked 2925 p4p, 6138 weight class) and Blind Shaman (ranked 426 p4p, 662 weight class). Shaman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shaman's Dream. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Blind Shaman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaman tries to avoid it but OMalley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaman to the ground. Shaman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
OMalley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
OMalley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
OMalley is trying for a kimura here. Shaman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! OMalley wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor OMalley!
After the big win, Conor OMalley made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Syndicate (ranked 2301 p4p, 1733 weight class) and Tim Armstrong (ranked 309 p4p, 224 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Syndicate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a lazy uppercut
and Syndicate counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Syndicate misses.
Syndicate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Armstrong.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Syndicate.
Armstrong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nathaniel Syndicate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Syndicate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Syndicate swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Syndicate misses with a looping left.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Armstrong.
Syndicate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndicate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
Syndicate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Syndicate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Syndicate.
Armstrong scores with a sloppy right hand. Syndicate should have avoided that one.
Armstrong 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.
Syndicate lands with a straight right. Armstrong didn't see that one coming.
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Syndicate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Syndicate looks to land a right hand but Armstrong moved out of range.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Syndicate.
It looked like Syndicate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Syndicate swings widly with a right hand
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Syndicate throws a lazy right hand but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armstrong throws out a counter right but Syndicate avoids it with no problem.
Syndicate throws a hook to the side of Armstrong's head but Armstrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syndicate misses with a lunging right hand
and Armstrong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Syndicate thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndicate misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Syndicate there.
Syndicate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Syndicate.
Syndicate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Syndicate lands a nice looking body shot.
Syndicate connects with a right hand. Armstrong shakes it off.
Armstrong moves out of range as Syndicate strikes.
Syndicate lands a jab to the nose.
Armstrong cracks a nice hook into Syndicate's ribs.
Syndicate throws a leg kick
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong cracks Syndicate with a good jab.
Armstrong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Syndicate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndicate misses the target.
Armstrong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Syndicate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Armstrong tests Syndicate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Armstrong throws a jab when Syndicate was well out of range.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndicate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Syndicate looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong takes a swing at Syndicate's ribcage but misses.
Syndicate checks the leg kick nicely there.
Armstrong drops his hands momentarily and Syndicate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Armstrong.
Syndicate misses with a looping right.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Syndicate's shoulder, as Syndicate tries to avoid the shot.
Syndicate connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndicate misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Armstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndicate defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Armstrong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Armstrong.
Syndicate works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Syndicate misses its intended target.
Syndicate swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Syndicate moves forwards but Armstrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Syndicate checks a low kick from Armstrong.
Tim Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Armstrong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Syndicate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Armstrong. Armstrong obviously looking to wear him down.
Armstrong misses with a lunging right hand
and Syndicate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndicate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Armstrong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Syndicate went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Syndicate swings widly with a right hand
and Armstrong counters with a low kick, right behind Syndicate 's knee.
Syndicate jabs Armstrong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Syndicate throws a lazy right hand but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndicate misses with an uppercut
and Armstrong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Syndicate thinking.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syndicate.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Armstrong misses
and Syndicate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndicate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Syndicate throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Armstrong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Syndicate is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Syndicate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Syndicate swings widly with a right hand
and Armstrong counters with a thumping low kick.
Syndicate throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Armstrong tenderised Syndicate's leg. Syndicate is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Syndicate.
Armstrong throws a low kick, looking for Syndicate's leg but Syndicate calmly moves out of range.
Armstrong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Syndicate counters with a nice low kick that buckles Armstrong's knee momentarily.
Syndicate scores with a jab to the body.
Syndicate misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Syndicate moves out of range.
Armstrong connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndicate throws a lazy uppercut
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndicate throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong lands a nice shot that snaps Syndicate's head back.
Syndicate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Syndicate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Syndicate.
The fighters circling - Syndicate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Syndicate's head but Syndicate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syndicate is looking to counter punch.
Armstrong lunges at Syndicate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Syndicate's hand.
Armstrong throws a hook but Syndicate avoids it easily.
Syndicate throws a right hand that misses
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a low kick but Syndicate avoids it.
Syndicate throwing a counter right hand but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Armstrong works Syndicate's body with a nice hook.
Syndicate slips under a jab.
Syndicate throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Syndicate misses with a looping right.
Syndicate throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
Syndicate throws a lazy uppercut
and Armstrong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndicate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Syndicate throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Syndicate's body. Syndicate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndicate is just out of range.
Syndicate blocks a jab.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Syndicate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Syndicate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Syndicate swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Syndicate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Syndicate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Syndicate lands a slapping body shot.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Syndicate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong swings for the body but Syndicate moves out of range.
Syndicate catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Syndicate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Syndicate lands an overhand right.
Armstrong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Armstrong walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong works Syndicate's body with a nice hook.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Armstrong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Armstrong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Syndicate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndicate throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndicate checks a low kick from Armstrong.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donk. Armstrong catches Syndicate right on the button with a cross.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Syndicate half committed to a counter leg kick.
Syndicate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Syndicate throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Armstrong misses
and Armstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Armstrong.
Syndicate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Syndicate misses with an uppercut
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Syndicate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndicate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nathaniel Syndicate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Syndicate lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndicate misses with a hook.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Syndicate moved out of range nicely.
As Armstrong looks to move away, Syndicate throws a big counter combo but Armstrong just gets out of the way.
Armstrong connects with a right hand. Syndicate shakes it off.
Syndicate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Syndicate might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Syndicate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Syndicate with a hook.
Syndicate scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Syndicate misses with a right hand
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Syndicate throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the body.
Syndicate thuds a left hand into Armstrong's body.
Syndicate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Armstrong with a nice cross.
Armstrong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Syndicate.
Armstrong throws out a counter right but Syndicate avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndicate misses the target.
Syndicate throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Syndicate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Armstrong finds it's way round the side to connect with Syndicate's head.
Armstrong throws a lazy uppercut
and Syndicate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armstrong lands an overhand right.
Syndicate misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong throws a sloppy body shot
and Syndicate counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syndicate throws a lazy right hand but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate drops his hands momentarily and Armstrong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Armstrong lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Syndicate misses.
Armstrong connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Armstrong.
Syndicate throws an off balance right hand
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Syndicate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong lands a glancing blow to the side of Syndicate's head.
Syndicate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Syndicate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Syndicate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Armstrong misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tim Armstrong.
Well Armstrong 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 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Irwin (ranked 2106 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Richie Simpson (ranked 234 p4p, 283 weight class). Richie Simpson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Irwin is out of range.
Irwin slips under a jab from Simpson.
Irwin misses with a double jab.
Ethan Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Irwin misses its target.
Irwin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
Irwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simpson throws out the jab.
Irwin misses with a left hand
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irwin.
Irwin throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to move into range but Irwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin throwing a counter right hand but Simpson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Irwin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Irwin slips the punch.
Simpson blocks a low kick nicely.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Irwin slips under a jab from Simpson.
Simpson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Irwin misses the target.
Irwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simpson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson throws out a counter right but Irwin avoids it with no problem.
Irwin misses with a looping right.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Simpson moved out of range.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Irwin throwing a counter right hand but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Irwin slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simpson checks it well.
Irwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simpson.
Irwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irwin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simpson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Simpson lands with a hook. Irwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Irwin is rocked!
 It looks like Ethan Irwin has been cut.
Simpson fakes the body blow, causing Irwin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Irwin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
After winning the bout, Richie Simpson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus Meallan (ranked 3838 p4p, 1211 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 459 p4p, 175 weight class). Roland Weudke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheamus Meallan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weudke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Weudke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Meallan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meallan defending well as Weudke loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Meallan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weudke.
Meallan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Meallan scores with a hook to the body. Weudke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meallan swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a left to the body.
Weudke lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Sheamus Meallan has been cut.
Meallan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheamus Meallan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Weudke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meallan.
Weudke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Weudke misses the target.
Weudke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meallan under the eye.
Meallan misses with a leg kick
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weudke slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Weudke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Meallan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weudke under the eye.
Meallan just misses with a punch to the body.
Meallan throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meallan dips to his left and cracks Weudke with an uppercut!
Meallan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke misses the shot to the body.
Weudke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meallan throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Meallan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meallan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meallan throws a sloppy body shot
and Weudke counters with a left to the body.
Meallan throws a leg kick which misses Weudke's front leg but catches the back leg as Weudke tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Meallan.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Meallan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meallan missing with a left hand there. Weudke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meallan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weudke just misses with a punch to the body.
Meallan looks to throw the jab but Weudke is out of range.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weudke throws a jab but it's blocked by Meallan.
Weudke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Meallan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weudke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meallan.
Meallan throws a right and a left that Weudke avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meallan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Meallan throws a right hand that Weudke ducks under and follows up with a left that Weudke also avoids with ease.
Weudke misses with a looping right.
Meallan's corner calls for a 1-2. Meallan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That has opened up Roland Weudke's cut even more.
Meallan 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Meallan.
Weudke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meallan takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Meallan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weudke to score with a decent uppercut.
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 Sheamus Meallan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Meallan misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Weudke releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Meallan swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Weudke scores with a nice head shot.
Weudke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meallan counters with a nice body kick.
Meallan throws an off balance right hand
and Weudke counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Meallan misses.
Weudke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meallan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weudke was well out of range. Poor timing from Meallan.
Nice straight punches there by Meallan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meallan.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meallan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meallan counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Meallan's front leg but catches the back leg as Meallan tries to avoid it.
Meallan connects with a body shot that sends Weudke's belly button to the back.
Weudke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weudke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meallan.
Meallan lands with a nice body punch.
Meallan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Meallan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weudke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weudke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke misses with an uppercut
and Meallan counters with a left 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!
Weudke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meallan. Meallan obviously looking to wear him down.
Sheamus Meallan is winning the standup battle so far.
Weudke connects with a looping right hand.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Meallan misses
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meallan's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meallan thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Meallan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Meallan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meallan looks to land a combination but Weudke avoids it well.
Meallan throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
Meallan just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Meallan thuds a left hand into Weudke's body.
Weudke misses with a leg kick.
Meallan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meallan misses with a body shot
and Weudke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meallan moves out of range as Weudke strikes.
Weudke drops Meallan with a beautiful combination! Meallan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Weudke is looking for the KO!
Meallan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meallan misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meallan thinking.
Oh Meallan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meallan misses with an uppercut.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meallan seems to have got his legs back now.
Meallan throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meallan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Weudke.
Weudke swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Meallan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Meallan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meallan.
Meallan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meallan throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.
Weudke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meallan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meallan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meallan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Meallan there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meallan misses with a wild combination.
Weudke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meallan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meallan. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meallan swings widly with a right hand
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meallan swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Meallan tried to score with a low kick but Weudke checks it.
Meallan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke cracks Meallan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy body kick from Meallan
and Weudke counters with a crisp right that sends Meallan to the canvas! Weudke follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Weudke!
Roland Weudke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 1044 p4p, 2010 weight class) and Jargon Gin (ranked 125 p4p, 237 weight class). Jargon Gin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jargon Gin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Gin.
Holloway cracks Gin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Gin.
Gin throws a hook to the side of Holloway's head but Holloway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Gin avoids them all with ease.
Gin lands a big head kick that sends Holloway tumbling to the mat! Gin takes a step backwards and waves Holloway back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Holloway is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gin clinches up with Holloway and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Holloway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holloway working aggressively here.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Gin.
Holloway is trying to break the clinch but Gin has him pressed against the cage.
Gin misses with a punch to the body.
Gin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holloway tries a body shot but Gin blocks it.
A hook to the body from Gin.
Gin lands a big right hand that drops Holloway! The killer instinct kicks in and Gin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jargon Gin!
The defeated Max Holloway had this to say: 'It is what it is. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 1526 p4p, 678 weight class) and Alessandro Orsini (ranked 234 p4p, 105 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile feints and then cracks Orsini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orsini down.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orsini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizihwaile to see if he's OK.
Bizihwaile is working to avoid the ground and pound but Orsini connects with a decent elbow.
Orsini cracks Bizihwaile with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Orsini working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile can't do much from the bottom here.
Bizihwaile managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Orsini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile is trying to control Orsini's posture but Orsini avoids it.
Bizihwaile avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Orsini.
Orsini landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Orsini scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bizihwaile is trying to improve his position.
Orsini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bizihwaile to see if he's OK.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain half guard here but Orsini keeps moving and retains side control.
Orsini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bizihwaile is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini looks up at the clock and then as Bizihwaile takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Orsini smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Orsini lands a nice forearm strike.
Orsini throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bizihwaile tries to improve position but can't.
Orsini laying and praying for a moment but Bizihwaile takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bizihwaile is defending against the submission attempts here by Orsini.
Orsini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orsini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bizihwaile keeping control of the position.
Orsini not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bizihwaile keeping control of the position.
Bizihwaile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orsini is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orsini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orsini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Orsini drops an elbow to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Orsini thows a huge punch but Bizihwaile dodges it nicely.
Orsini wants to pass to mount but Bizihwaile is defending the position.
Orsini looks to land a strike but Bizihwaile avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bizihwaile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizihwaile is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bizihwaile cracks Orsini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile lands a front kick.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Orsini's corner calls for a 1-2. Orsini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Orsini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsini misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile needs to keep his hands up - Orsini had a free shot at his head there.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bizihwaile fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini is looking to slow Bizihwaile down with leg kicks.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Orsini misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsini misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsini swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Orsini misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Orsini.
Orsini digs a good hook to Bizihwaile's body.
Bizihwaile tries to clinch
and Orsini counters with a left and a right that stings Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizihwaile thuds his shin into the meat of Orsini's side.
Bizihwaile scoring well with a low kick there.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsini.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Orsini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bizihwaile doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Orsini avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
A good leg kick by Orsini.
Orsini shoots in and gets a takedown into Bizihwaile's guard.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsini throwing strikes from guard but Bizihwaile blocks nicely.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Bizihwaile keeps moving.
Orsini throws a strike but Bizihwaile rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini is trying to control the position but Bizihwaile postures up.
Orsini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bizihwaile controls the pace.
Bizihwaile wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Bizihwaile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini managing to control the position.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsini working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bizihwaile stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Orsini blocks a jab.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orsini. Orsini obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orsini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Orsini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alessandro Orsini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile blocks a jab.
Orsini lands a high kick!
Bizihwaile gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bizihwaile is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini trying to control but Bizihwaile is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini throws a big right hand that misses.
Orsini is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.
Bizihwaile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bizihwaile controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bizihwaile connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orsini. Orsini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bizihwaile tries to land a front kick but Orsini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini lands with a hook. Bizihwaile tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bizihwaile closes the distance but Orsini moves to the side
and Orsini counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bizihwaile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bizihwaile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orsini lands a really nice looking cross but Bizihwaile seems unphased.
Orsini slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini lands a nice shot that snaps Bizihwaile's head back.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orsini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Orsini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Alessandro Orsini has been cut.
Orsini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile wants to clinch.
Orsini moves out of range as Bizihwaile throws a body kick.
Orsini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Orsini.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaile throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Orsini counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Orsini throwing shots but Bizihwaile is blocking nicely.
Orsini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bizihwaile defending well though.
Alessandro Orsini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Orsini works his way into side control.
Bizihwaile on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Orsini grinds an elbow into Bizihwaile's temple.
Bizihwaile regains half guard.
Orsini is trying to control. Bizihwaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orsini 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
Alessandro Orsini spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 2173 p4p, 1343 weight class) and Ari Silver (ranked 287 p4p, 178 weight class). Hazlehurst's entrance music is Queen - One Vision. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Silver!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst lands a nice shot to the body.
Hazlehurst throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.
Silver throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Hazlehurst. Those never looked like landing.
Silver looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hazlehurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hazlehurst rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silver moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hazlehurst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hazlehurst misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Silver has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hazlehurst circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Silver.
Silver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silver scores with a hook to the body.
Silver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silver lands a shoulder strike.
Hazlehurst is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silver is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Hazlehurst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver lands an uppercut.
Hazlehurst gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silver trying to control the position.
Silver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silver trying to control the position.
Hazlehurst in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.
Hazlehurst with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silver moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver cracks Hazlehurst with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Silver.
Silver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hazlehurst tries for a takedown but Silver manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hazlehurst there.
Hazlehurst seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silver is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Domenico Mazziotti (ranked 360 p4p, 1203 weight class) and Robin Williams (ranked 38 p4p, 148 weight class). Mazziotti comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the party - Pop Smoke. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Robin Williams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Domenico Mazziotti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams with a jab.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Mazziotti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mazziotti blocking some punches.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mazziotti misses with some punches.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti misses with the head strike.
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Williams has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mazziotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazziotti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mazziotti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams has Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mazziotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mazziotti is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Mazziotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams working aggressively here.
A short left from Williams.
Mazziotti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Williams.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Mazziotti takes one on the button.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti counters with a nice uppercut.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams shoots in and bounces Mazziotti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazziotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mazziotti wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mazziotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mazziotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mazziotti keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams trying to control but Mazziotti is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Mazziotti ducks down to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams slips a jab from Mazziotti.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Mazziotti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazziotti slips under a jab from Williams.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Mazziotti moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a low kick as Mazziotti jumps back.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazziotti's head.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Mazziotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazziotti tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams looks to clinch
and Mazziotti counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazziotti moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Robin Williams has been cut.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Mazziotti misses with a wild body shot.
Mazziotti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Williams.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazziotti throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Donk. Williams catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Mazziotti counters with a nice body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazziotti scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazziotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
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!
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Mazziotti's shoulder, as Mazziotti tries to avoid the shot.
Williams misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Mazziotti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazziotti jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Robin Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazziotti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Williams looks to move away, Mazziotti throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Mazziotti moved out of range nicely.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mazziotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazziotti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams thuds his right hand into Mazziotti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands.
Mazziotti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazziotti.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mazziotti backwards.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
Mazziotti misses the jab.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Mazziotti blocks the low kick.
Mazziotti with a jab.
Williams lands a jab to Mazziotti's midsection.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Mazziotti should have avoided that one.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the head.
 Williams is rocked!
Williams drops his hands momentarily. Mazziotti doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Williams staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Williams doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Domenico Mazziotti!
Domenico Mazziotti retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Domenico Mazziotti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 804 p4p, 605 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 97 p4p, 77 weight class). Lazuran Riku is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riku scores with a nice head shot.
Pawlik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Riku!
Pawlik advances to full mount.
Pawlik working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pawlik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pawlik is working for a guillotine from mount but Riku frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Riku manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pawlik tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pawlik has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku tries to buck Pawlik off but Pawlik is having none of it.
Pawlik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pawlik tries to advance position but instead Riku slips a leg back in to half guard.
Pawlik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riku defends it well.
Riku gets full guard.
Pawlik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pawlik passes Riku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pawlik is trying to work for a kimura but Riku is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riku trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlik sits in half guard.
Well, if Pawlik is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pawlik wants to take a breather but Riku is having none of it.
Pawlik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawlik.
Riku trying to control but Pawlik postures up.
Pawlik tries to pass to full mount but Riku defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riku is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
Riku is looking for a sweep. Pawlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pawlik is pressing down on Riku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riku is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pawlik with a poor takedown
and Riku counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riku scores with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riku.
Pawlik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pawlik looks to land a right hand but Riku moved out of range.
Riku lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pawlik darts in looking for a takedown but Riku gets double underhooks and turns Pawlik into the cage.
Dick Pawlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riku.
Pawlik fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Riku to the ground. Pawlik is now in Riku's guard.
Dick Pawlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pawlik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riku is keeping the position for now.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Riku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riku is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pawlik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Riku is looking for a sweep. Pawlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pawlik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riku keeps working.
Pawlik is working for a kimura but Riku is defending it quite comfortably.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but Riku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlik to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riku is trying to stand back up but Pawlik is controlling him
Riku is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riku defends it well.
Pawlik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pawlik is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Riku reverses the position - he's now on top in Pawlik's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pawlik is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pawlik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Riku tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
Pawlik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riku wants to control but Pawlik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pawlik passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Riku!
Riku wants to control but Pawlik is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik trying to control but Riku is having none of it.
Riku is desperately trying to improve his position but Pawlik has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik can't control as he wanted to and Riku manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Pawlik moves into full mount! Riku won't be happy about that!
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 Dick Pawlik will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Riku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pawlik.
Pawlik dives in and grabs Riku's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riku pushes down on Pawlik's head and hops out.
Pawlik throws a lazy right hand but Riku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pawlik.
Pawlik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pawlik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pawlik looks for a takedown but Riku sprawls well.
Pawlik misses the body punch
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik misses with the combination.
Pawlik scores with a jab. Riku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riku slips under a jab from Pawlik.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku misses with a hook.
Riku fails to land with a series of punches.
Pawlik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Riku tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pawlik manages to move to mount!
Pawlik looking to control but Riku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Riku tries to hold on but Pawlik pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik wants to control but Riku has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Pawlik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Riku pushes Pawlik off looking to stand but Pawlik dives back in and keeps control.
Riku is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlik sits in half guard.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but Riku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlik to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pawlik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Riku for as long as he can get away with.
Pawlik trying to advance position but Riku counters by regaining guard.
Riku keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Riku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pawlik slips nicely into half guard.
Riku tries to get to full guard but Pawlik has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Riku gets back to full guard.
Pawlik is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riku is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riku has escaped and now he's on top!
Dick Pawlik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riku won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Lazuran Riku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lazuran Riku.
I think Pawlik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry McQuirre (ranked 232 p4p, 1699 weight class) and Mana Festation (ranked 33 p4p, 195 weight class). Mana Festation is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mana Festation!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festation throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand.
Festation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by McQuirre.
McQuirre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation wants to clinch but McQuirre slips to the side
and McQuirre counters with a series of strikes. Festation will be more careful next time no doubt.
Festation shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McQuirre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and McQuirre moves out of range easily.
McQuirre is looking to counter punch.
Festation tries to land a leg kick but McQuirre saw it coming and moves away.
Festation moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
Festation is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Festation closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McQuirre misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
McQuirre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuirre managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation lands a good knee to the midsection. McQuirre won't want to take too many of those.
Festation digs a right hand underneath McQuirre's ribcage. McQuirre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
McQuirre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre throws a knee to the head but misses.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation landing knees to the head.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but McQuirre avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Festation.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a looping left.
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation misses with a wild combination.
Mana Festation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from McQuirre.
Good standup being displayed there by Festation as he connects with a hook.
Festation ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McQuirre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation throws a leg kick that misses.
McQuirre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Festation with a jab.
McQuirre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Festation rushes McQuirre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Festation.
McQuirre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a right hook to the body.
McQuirre scores with a body shot.
Festation circles away from the clinch attempt.
Festation rushes McQuirre and presses him up against the cage.
McQuirre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre scores with a shoulder strike.
McQuirre can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as McQuirre controls the action.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation leaning against his opponent.
I was talking to McQuirre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Festation lands a hook that snaps the head of McQuirre backwards.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation keeps control of McQuirre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McQuirre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation blocking some punches.
Festation throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McQuirre blocks it with crossed arms.
McQuirre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Festation lands a right hand.
McQuirre is trying to push Festation away but Festation has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre letting Festation take a breather here.
Festation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuirre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from McQuirre.
Festation cracks McQuirre with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McQuirre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuirre.
Festation throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McQuirre lands a body shot.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick from Festation.
Festation throws a good cross that connects.
McQuirre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Festation digs a good body shot into McQuirre's ribs.
Festation walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Festation lands a slapping body shot.
McQuirre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Festation's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Festation duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from McQuirre.
Festation scores with a crisp jab that stopped McQuirre in his tracks.
Festation finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like McQuirre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McQuirre misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Festation on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Festation closes the distance and clinches.
McQuirre has had enough of the clinch but Festation keeps him there for the moment.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuirre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Festation tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Festation misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQuirre.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Festation tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McQuirre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Festation misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuirre.
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuirre.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Festation.
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands with a right to the head.
Festation blocks a body shot from McQuirre.
Festation blocking some punches.
Festation is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McQuirre is keeping busy.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Festation tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
McQuirre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harry McQuirre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuirre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danga de danga de dang - Festation scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Festation.
Festation moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
Festation tries a low kick but McQuirre avoids it.
McQuirre slips a jab and a cross from Festation.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Festation with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre lands with an uppercut that bounces Festation off the cage and back into range.
Festation cracks McQuirre with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Festation.
Festation will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Festation wants to land a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Festation.
McQuirre slips under a jab.
Festation tries to clinch but McQuirre is having none of it.
Festation with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McQuirre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Festation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Festation throws a body shot but no joy.
Festation dodges the punch combination from McQuirre.
Festation circles away from the clinch attempt.
McQuirre throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McQuirre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McQuirre.
McQuirre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Festation let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Festation instigates a clinch.
Festation throws a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation avoids the body shot from McQuirre.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
Festation throws out a counter right but McQuirre avoids it with no problem.
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation walks into a stiff left hand from McQuirre.
McQuirre gets a clinch.
Festation tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation cracks McQuirre with a nice body shot.
McQuirre lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Mana Festation seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Festation throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Festation working aggressively here.
Festation scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre is trying to break the clinch but Festation is controlling him.
Festation tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Festation cracks McQuirre with a nice body shot.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Festation working aggressively here.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
McQuirre misses with a body punch.
Festation takes a shot to the head.
McQuirre tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
McQuirre managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation connects with a knee to the head.
Festation lands a shoulder strike.
Festation swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing McQuirre back against the cage.
Festation blocking some punches.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Festation stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McQuirre manages to break the clinch.
Festation clinches with his opponent.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuirre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Festation tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
McQuirre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by McQuirre.
Festation tries a knee to the head but McQuirre blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by McQuirre.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Festation blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuirre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McQuirre misses with a hook to the ribs.
McQuirre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Festation.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from McQuirre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre tries to land a knee to the head but Festation blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Festation.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on McQuirre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but McQuirre blocks with his arms.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
Festation lands a shot to the body.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mana Festation just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre'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.
Festation slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McQuirre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McQuirre looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but McQuirre steps away.
An inside leg kick from Festation misses.
A low kick from Festation misses
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuirre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McQuirre tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Festation tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation throws a head kick but McQuirre moves out of range.
Festation gets tackled into the cage by McQuirre. McQuirre maintains the clinch.
McQuirre is trying to force a seperation but Festation has the dominant position.
McQuirre throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation lands with a light punch inside.
Festation misses with a knee to the head.
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Festation tries to bum rush McQuirre with a series of wild strikes but McQuirre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuirre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Festation.
McQuirre lands a body shot.
McQuirre misses with a two punch combination.
Festation throws a leg kick
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuirre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Festation listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Festation rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McQuirre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Festation throws a right and a left that McQuirre avoids nicely.
McQuirre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Festation attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Festation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McQuirre.
Festation misses with a straight left.
McQuirre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Festation pivots, looking for a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range and Festation settles back down.
McQuirre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McQuirre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Festation misses.
McQuirre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McQuirre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Festation swats away the attempt to clinch by McQuirre.
McQuirre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Festation is looking to clinch but McQuirre is avoiding it.
McQuirre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Festation fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation fails to land with a series of punches.
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McQuirre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McQuirre dodges the punch combination from Festation.
McQuirre tries to clinch up.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McQuirre.
McQuirre tries to bum rush Festation with a series of wild strikes but Festation uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuirre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harry McQuirre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Festation ducks right into an uppercut from McQuirre.
Festation throws a chopping leg kick but McQuirre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Festation.
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
McQuirre misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Festation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from McQuirre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McQuirre with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McQuirre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McQuirre moves out of range of the body kick.
McQuirre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by McQuirre.
A little feinted left hand from McQuirre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good exchange - McQuirre coming out on top.
McQuirre throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
McQuirre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McQuirre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Festation scores with a head kick. McQuirre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McQuirre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McQuirre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Festation instigates a clinch.
McQuirre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Harry McQuirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation taking a breather.
Festation with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Festation has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Festation misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by McQuirre.
McQuirre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from McQuirre misses.
Festation scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McQuirre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McQuirre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McQuirre swinging wildly here.
McQuirre moves out of range of the leg kick from Festation.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and McQuirre moves out of range easily.
Festation stalks McQuirre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McQuirre's face. McQuirre staggers backwards, shaken.
Festation tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McQuirre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Festation.
Festation digs a good hook to McQuirre's body.
McQuirre lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Festation backs up against the cage.
McQuirre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McQuirre takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Festation tenderised McQuirre's leg. McQuirre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
Festation unleashes a big counter combination but McQuirre bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Festation waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Festation fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festation's corner calls for a 1-2. Festation obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McQuirre slips a jab and a cross from Festation.
McQuirre throwing a counter right hand but Festation manages to avoid it.
McQuirre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuirre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Festation, pushing him back against the cage.
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Festation.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mana Festation.
Well Festation 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mana Festation!
Mana Festation is the new featherweight champion!
Mana Festation decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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