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PANDA 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klahan Metharom (ranked 19437 p4p, 3978 weight class) and Corey Clark (ranked 243 p4p, 183 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klahan Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metharom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark ! But no joy.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark .
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Clark .
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
Metharom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom has managed to clinch.
Clark lands a takedown into guard.
Clark prevents Metharom from getting back to his feet.
Metharom being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom looking for a sweep. Not yet Metharom, not yet.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark preventing the sweep.
Clark is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Metharom has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clark has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom tries to bench press Clark off him but Clark keeps the position.
Metharom is working hard here to advance position.
Metharom manages to get back to half guard.
Metharom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Metharom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metharom keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metharom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
Metharom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metharom wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark , not yet.
Metharom wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Metharom tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Clark slows the pace down in half guard.
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Metharom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Metharom's temple.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clark doesn't seem phased though.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark shoots in but Metharom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clark misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Clark throws out a counter right but Metharom avoids it with no problem.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metharom pinned against the cage. Metharom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metharom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clark thinking.
Clark tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark has Metharom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Metharom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Clark .
Metharom presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Metharom throws a head kick that Clark semi-blocks.
 Clark is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
Metharom avoids the body shot from Clark .
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Metharom dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Metharom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Metharom wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Metharom.
Clark takes one on the button.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Clark .
Jab by Metharom.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom digs a good body shot into Clark 's ribs.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metharom clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark .
Clark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Metharom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Metharom lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metharom prevents it.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Clark .
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Clark .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Clark looking for a takedown.
Clark can't get the takedown.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metharom pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom lands a left hand.
Clark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metharom after a bit of a struggle.
Metharom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metharom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action.
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Metharom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metharom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clark wants to counter the offense by Metharom and move into the clinch position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metharom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metharom 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 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
After winning the bout, Klahan Metharom 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lothbrok (ranked 22841 p4p, 7033 weight class) and Aegon Targaryen (ranked 684 p4p, 628 weight class). Targaryen has chosen Game of Thrones Theme Song as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182
10 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivar Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aegon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok clinches up against the cage.
Lothbrok cracks Targaryen with a nice body shot.
Lothbrok digs a right hand into Targaryen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Targaryen's gas tank.
Targaryen tries to work over Lothbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lothbrok prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Lothbrok putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Targaryen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lothbrok slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lothbrok putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Targaryen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lothbrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Targaryen avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lothbrok landing knees to the body.
Lothbrok is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lothbrok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Targaryen fails to land.
Lothbrok slowing the pace effectively.
Lothbrok stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivar Lothbrok.
Lothbrok closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrok successfully pulls guard.
Lothbrok has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Targaryen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lothbrok has tightened it up now! Targaryen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivar Lothbrok!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 3578 p4p, 2267 weight class) and Braynas Hlervu (ranked 415 p4p, 288 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braynas Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banchamek blocks a jab.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banchamek moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Hlervu.
Banchamek walks into a stiff left hand from Hlervu.
Banchamek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hlervu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hlervu scores with a nice strike.
Banchamek throws a body kick that misses.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses
and Banchamek counters with a head kick. That will keep Hlervu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Banchamek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu scores with a shot to the body.
Hlervu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banchamek. Banchamek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a lazy uppercut
and Banchamek counters with a nice uppercut.
Banchamek throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Hlervu. Those never looked like landing.
Hlervu blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hlervu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banchamek blocks a jab.
Banchamek throws a push kick but Hlervu slaps the foot to one side.
Hlervu moves out of range as Banchamek strikes.
Banchamek throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu scores with a push kick.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. Banchamek saw that one coming.
Banchamek throwing a counter right hand but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hlervu blocks a low kick nicely.
Hlervu swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Hlervu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banchamek.
Hlervu tries to land a front kick but Banchamek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Hlervu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a straight right.
Banchamek throws a leg kick but Hlervu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banchamek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Hlervu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hlervu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek wants to slow Hlervu down by chopping away at his legs.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. Banchamek saw that one coming.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut
and Banchamek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek throws a lazy uppercut
and Hlervu counters with a good low kick that Banchamek was not able to check.
Hlervu throws a head kick but Banchamek moves out of range.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
Hlervu tries a low kick but Banchamek avoids it.
Banchamek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hlervu throws a hook but Banchamek avoids it easily.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banchamek moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Banchamek's shoulder, as Banchamek tries to avoid the shot.
Banchamek moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Hlervu looks for the body kick but Banchamek saw that one coming.
Banchamek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banchamek misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Banchamek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banchamek blocks a head kick by Hlervu.
It looked like Banchamek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banchamek scores with a hook.
Hlervu digs a good body shot into Banchamek's ribs.
Banchamek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hlervu with the inside leg kick.
Banchamek misses with an uppercut.
Banchamek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hlervu cracks Banchamek with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu checks a low kick from Banchamek.
Hlervu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hlervu scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Hlervu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hlervu lands a nice shot that snaps Banchamek's head back.
Hlervu moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banchamek. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu scores with a leg kick.
Hlervu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hlervu tries to work over Banchamek's front leg with a kick but Banchamek checks it.
Banchamek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hlervu backs up against the cage.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Banchamek sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Hlervu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Banchamek.
Hlervu misses with a hook.
Banchamek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hlervu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banchamek is looking to slow Hlervu down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banchamek.
Hlervu slips under a jab.
Banchamek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Hlervu moves out of range easily.
Banchamek blocks a leg kick.
Banchamek tried to counter with a leg kick but Hlervu avoided it.
Banchamek connects with a leg kick.
Banchamek lands a head kick. Hlervu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu stuns Banchamek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hlervu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banchamek. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Hlervu blocks the low kick.
Banchamek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Banchamek misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banchamek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Banchamek slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands with a shot to the body.
Banchamek misses with a looping left.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Banchamek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hlervu.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banchamek manages to avoid it.
Hlervu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a head kick that half lands.
Banchamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hlervu lands a glancing blow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Banchamek thumps Hlervu with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek tries a head kick but it misses.
Hlervu moves out of range as Banchamek strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hlervu.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Banchamek misses with a head kick.
Banchamek lunges at Hlervu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hlervu's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hlervu.
Banchamek misses with an uppercut
and Hlervu counters with a thumping low kick.
Hlervu clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a hook to the body.
Banchamek letting Hlervu take a breather here.
Hlervu lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hlervu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hlervu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banchameks head.
 Banchamek is rocked!
Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Banchamek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hlervu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Banchamek! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hlervu is unloading with more strikes now! Banchamek drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raiam Dos Santos (ranked 2436 p4p, 1708 weight class) and Ace Giannis Ignacio (ranked 306 p4p, 219 weight class). Ignacio has chosen This is the Moment as his entrance music. Ace Giannis Ignacio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiam Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Giannis Ignacio!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, 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!
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Ignacio with a series of wild strikes but Ignacio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Dos Santos's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dos Santos tries to move into range but Ignacio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ignacio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dos Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ignacio up against the cage.
Ignacio is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos is controlling him.
Ignacio told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dos Santos as Ignacio tries to tie him up.
Dos Santos has Ignacio pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Ignacio tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Ignacio digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dos Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignacio backwards.
Dos Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries a body shot but Ignacio blocks it.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Ignacio throws a right hand that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Ignacio 's knee.
Dos Santos loads up on a big right hand but Ignacio slips the punch.
Ignacio looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
Good shot there by Dos Santos.
Ignacio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dos Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio cracks Dos Santos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dos Santos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ignacio finish him?
Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos ducks into an uppercut from Ignacio and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ace Giannis Ignacio!
Post fight, Ace Giannis Ignacio took to the microphone: 'Im not surprise maducfuckrsss'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 1882 p4p, 1681 weight class) and Chu Ho Soon (ranked 197 p4p, 181 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rikiya Goromaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chu Ho Soon!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
Ho Soon sizes up Goromaru with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Goromaru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goromaru half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Ho Soon - just one landing.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Goromaru walks into a jab.
Goromaru ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
We've been hearing reports that Goromaru has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ho Soon lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Goromaru defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Goromaru feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick which misses Goromaru's front leg but catches the back leg as Goromaru tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Goromaru.
Goromaru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goromaru takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goromaru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru shoots for a takedown but Ho Soon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick
and Goromaru counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ho Soon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goromaru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goromaru trying to control the position but Ho Soon is working away.
Goromaru is trying to get an arm triangle but Ho Soon is defending well.
Ho Soon is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon is trying to control Goromaru's posture but Goromaru avoids it.
Ho Soon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ho Soon is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ho Soon's face as Goromaru controls the position.
Goromaru tries to advance position but instead Ho Soon slips a leg back in to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Goromaru is looking to advance position but Ho Soon won't allow it.
Goromaru is trying to work for a kimura but Ho Soon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon keeping control of the position.
Ho Soon is trying to control but can't.
Ho Soon is trying to stand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ho Soon with the inside leg kick.
Ho Soon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goromaru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ho Soon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goromaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Goromaru tries to counter with a takedown but Ho Soon is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Goromaru changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Goromaru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goromaru tries to counter with a takedown but Ho Soon is quick to defend against it.
Goromaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Soon throws out the jab.
Goromaru instigates a clinch.
Goromaru misses with a body punch.
Ho Soon gets underhooks to prevent Goromaru's takedown attempt.
Ho Soon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goromaru lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Goromaru.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goromaru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho Soon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goromaru blocks a jab.
Goromaru moves out of range as Ho Soon strikes.
Goromaru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho Soon can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
That's time! Goromaru's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goromaru wants to clinch
and Ho Soon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho Soon lands an overhand right.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Goromaru's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut.
Ho Soon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho Soon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goromaru.
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goromaru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru tries to close the distance and clinch but Ho Soon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goromaru is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho Soon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Goromaru gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ho Soon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru looking for submissions off his back.
Goromaru is looking to improve his position.
Ho Soon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ho Soon tries to pass to full mount but Goromaru defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ho Soon in particular looking to stall.
Ho Soon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru tries to roll over but Ho Soon keeps him under control.
Ho Soon is trying to control. Goromaru wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ho Soon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ho Soon wants to pass to mount but Goromaru is defending the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goromaru with the active half guard here but Ho Soon passes nicely into side control.
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.
Ho Soon works to advance to full mount. Goromaru defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ho Soon content just to control the position here.
Goromaru working to try and regain half guard.
Ho Soon wants to take his opponent's back but Goromaru doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho Soon can't control as he wanted to and Goromaru manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ho Soon misses with a lunging right hand
and Goromaru counters with a takedown into side control.
Ho Soon pushes Goromaru away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Goromaru gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ho Soon is trying to control Goromaru's posture but Goromaru avoids it.
Ho Soon is looking to regain half guard here but Goromaru keeps moving and retains side control.
Chu Ho Soon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goromaru working away.
Goromaru is looking to take a break and control but Ho Soon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon tries to buck Goromaru off but Goromaru is having none of it.
Goromaru looking to control but instead Ho Soon has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ho Soon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goromaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ho Soon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ho Soon keeping full guard, as Goromaru tries to pass.
Goromaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho Soon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho Soon is trying to keep Goromaru in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ho Soon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho Soon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goromaru darts in looking for a takedown but Ho Soon gets double underhooks and turns Goromaru into the cage.
Chu Ho Soon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru misses with a takedown attempt
and Goromaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Soon looks to land a right hand but Goromaru moved out of range.
Goromaru feinted with a counter takedown.
Goromaru on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goromaru fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goromaru clinches with his opponent.
Ho Soon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho Soon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goromaru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goromaru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goromaru blocks a jab.
Ho Soon stuns Goromaru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ho Soon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick as Goromaru jumps back.
Goromaru ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon works Goromaru's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Soon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Soon.
Goromaru takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
A slow jab from Ho Soon misses its intended target.
Goromaru slips a straight right by Ho Soon.
Goromaru appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ho Soon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ho Soon misses with a straight left.
Goromaru wants to clinch.
Goromaru moves into range and clinches up with Ho Soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Goromaru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goromaru tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikiya Goromaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goromaru goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ho Soon prevents it.
Ho Soon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goromaru lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goromaru is looking to advance position but Ho Soon won't allow it.
Goromaru is trying to control the action in half guard but Ho Soon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goromaru with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goromaru is looking to advance position but Ho Soon won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Ho Soon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ho Soon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!
Chu Ho Soon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1834 p4p, 2362 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 233 p4p, 296 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for 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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Machida misses
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machida!
Asmundsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Asmundsen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Asmundsen throws an elbow but Machida slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asmundsen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Machida works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Asmundsen stalling away here and it's allowed Machida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Asmundsen.
Machida can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asmundsen controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida has Asmundsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Asmundsen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida working a defensive guard here.
Machida wants to stand but Asmundsen is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Asmundsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Machida controls Asmundsen momentarily but Asmundsen frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asmundsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machida pushes Asmundsen away with a front kick.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Asmundsen misses its intended target.
Asmundsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Asmundsen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asmundsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida lands a body shot.
I was talking to Asmundsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Machida lands a body punch.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asmundsen or not.
Asmundsen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machida up against the cage.
Machida struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmundsen controls his hands.
Good body shot from Machida.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Asmundsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Asmundsen lands a shoulder strike.
Machida blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asmundsen just leaning against Machida, taking a breather.
Machida misses with some punches.
Asmundsen misses with the head strike.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asmundsen avoids it.
Machida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Asmundsen backwards.
Machida working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machida is leaning against Asmundsen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Machida improves position.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asmundsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asmundsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machida defends it nicely.
Machida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asmundsen in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws the left hand but Asmundsen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida blocks a head kick by Asmundsen.
Machida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asmundsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Asmundsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Asmundsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Asmundsen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asmundsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asmundsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Asmundsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asmundsen misses the jab.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Asmundsen off balance momentarily.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asmundsen misses with a straight left.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Asmundsen goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
Asmundsen moves forwards but Machida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Machida tries to score with a low kick but Asmundsen moves his leg out of the way.
Machida misses with a straight right.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
Asmundsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Asmundsen misses
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen moves away from the strike by Machida.
Machida throws a lazy body kick
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machida!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmundsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machida has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Asmundsen but great work by Machida.
Asmundsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Machida is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Machida stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Asmundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Asmundsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asmundsen.
Machida looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Asmundsen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Machida!
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Asmundsen takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida lands with a cross.
Machida misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Machida tries to land a body kick
and Asmundsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asmundsen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machida wants to stand up but Asmundsen is controlling him.
Asmundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asmundsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Machida holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asmundsen stands up over Machida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Asmundsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asmundsen controlling from the top position.
Asmundsen wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asmundsen, as that shot connected.
Asmundsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Machida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida scores with a jab. Asmundsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machida is looking for the big counter here.
Machida is looking to clinch.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asmundsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machida manages to circle out of the way.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Asmundsen is looking to counter the offense by Machida and move into the clinch.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asmundsen avoids the head kick by Machida.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Asmundsen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machida clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Machida lands an elbow inside.
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!
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machida.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Machida connects with a knee to the head.
Asmundsen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Asmundsen is rocked!
Machida prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Trond Asmundsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asmundsen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skjoldr Leifsson (ranked 967 p4p, 1077 weight class) and Danny Wyadd (ranked 158 p4p, 173 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skjoldr Leifsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Wyadd!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Wyadd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leifsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wyadd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leifsson.
Danny Wyadd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson connects with a jab.
Wyadd tries to keep at a distance but Leifsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Wyadd blocking some punches.
Wyadd throws an elbow that misses.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Wyadd.
Leifsson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wyadd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Leifsson to the mat. Leifsson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leifsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wyadd stands up and waves to Leifsson to follow him.
Wyadd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Leifsson working for a triangle but Wyadd defends it easily.
Wyadd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leifsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leifsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Wyadd keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is trying to control Wyadd's posture but Wyadd avoids it.
Wyadd decides to stand back up. Wyadd steps back and let's Leifsson get back to his feet.
Wyadd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leifsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wyadd decides to stand up, so the ref orders Leifsson to his feet.
Wyadd shoots in and bounces Leifsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wyadd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leifsson is trying to keep Wyadd in close.
Wyadd chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wyadd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leifsson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wyadd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leifsson won't allow Wyadd to get back to his feet.
Wyadd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leifsson controls the pace.
Leifsson trying to control but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Wyadd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leifsson is one step ahead there.
Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyadd is retaining full guard.
Wyadd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wyadd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyadd looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leifsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wyadd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wyadd is trying to get back to half guard.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Wyadd wants to get back to his feet but Leifsson drags him back down.
Wyadd is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wyadd dominated that round.
That's time! Leifsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Leifsson tries to keep at a distance but Wyadd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wyadd prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
Leifsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wyadd wants a takedown.
Wyadd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wyadd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wyadd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wyadd blocking some punches.
Wyadd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson gets through Wyadd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wyadd backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Wyadd.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyadd controls his hands.
Skjoldr Leifsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Leifsson.
Wyadd blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyadd's elbow.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wyadd's elbow.
Wyadd tries to pull guard but Leifsson won't allow it.
Leifsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyadd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wyadd.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Wyadd controls the action.
Wyadd jumps into guard, dragging Leifsson to the mat.
Wyadd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leifsson defends it easily.
Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyadd is retaining full guard.
Wyadd has his foot on Leifsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leifsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Danny Wyadd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wyadd keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass.
Wyadd working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyadd is keeping the position for now.
Wyadd keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wyadd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leifsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wyadd is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Leifsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wyadd's legs.
Wyadd is trying to improve his position.
Wyadd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Leifsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Leifsson tries to move to mount but Wyadd blocks the move with his legs.
Wyadd is trying to control Leifsson's posture but Leifsson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wyadd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Wyadd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wyadd prevents Leifsson from moving into mount.
Wyadd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leifsson is pressing down on Wyadd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wyadd is holding on for now.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Wyadd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wyadd is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wyadd loads up on a big right hand but Leifsson slips the punch.
Wyadd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leifsson wants to get back to full guard but Wyadd has mounted him!
Leifsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wyadd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wyadd's back!
Wyadd is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wyadd showing good submission defense here.
Wyadd wants to control his opponent's hands but Leifsson gets his hands free.
Leifsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Wyadd is controlling his hands well.
Leifsson has the hooks in. Wyadd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Leifsson avoiding Wyadd 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leifsson is staying active.
Leifsson tries to get the hooks in deep but Wyadd pushed the leg off.
Wyadd is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Leifsson avoiding Wyadd 's attempts to control his hands.
Leifsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wyadd can't escape the position.
Leifsson is trying to stick to Wyadd's back but Wyadd is turning into Leifsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Leifsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wyadd.
Leifsson controls Wyadd momentarily but Wyadd frees himself.
Wyadd gets to his feet - Leifsson follows without any prompting.
Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Wyadd ducks down to avoid it.
Wyadd unleashes a big counter combination but Leifsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson wants to clinch.
Wyadd closes the distance and pushes Leifsson back into the cage.
Wyadd tightens his grip and picks Leifsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Leifsson manages to land in guard.
Wyadd trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leifsson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wyadd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Wyadd tries to pass.
Wyadd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wyadd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leifsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wyadd stands up and beckons Leifsson to his feet.
Wyadd jabs Leifsson right on the nose. Leifsson blinks but takes it well.
Leifsson has Wyadd up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyadd just leaning against Leifsson, taking a breather.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Leifsson.
Wyadd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leifsson, as that shot connected.
Wyadd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wyadd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wyadd postures up.
Wyadd trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wyadd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyadd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but Wyadd is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Wyadd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wyadd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Wyadd!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Wyadd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 1670 p4p, 1159 weight class) and Rou Joukani (ranked 257 p4p, 187 weight class). Mew Choo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joukani.
Choo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joukani.
Nice shot lands for Choo.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joukani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joukani gets tackled into the cage by Choo. Choo maintains the clinch.
Choo tries to pull guard but Joukani holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet.
Joukani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Choo jumps guard.
Joukani wants to get up but he can't break Choo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joukani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Choo is tightening it up a little... Joukani has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Joukani reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Joukani taps out! Nice BJJ there by Choo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mew Choo!
Mew Choo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rossi (ranked 633 p4p, 1214 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 101 p4p, 195 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rossi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mr Rossi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Rossi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Rossi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Kennedy pulls guard successfully.
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rossi defends well.
Kennedy has Rossi pulled in close to control his posture.
Rossi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mario Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy connects with an inside leg kick.
Rossi has managed to clinch.
Kennedy is trying to force a seperation but Rossi has the dominant position.
Kennedy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rossi clinches with his opponent.
Kennedy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rossi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kennedy is working an open guard so Rossi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
Rossi throws a nice head kick!
Rossi throws a wild body kick that Kennedy sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Kennedy 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.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Rossi scores with a head kick. Kennedy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mario Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
A cross from Rossi lands.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossi connects with a body shot.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kennedy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Nice shot by Kennedy.
Both fighters circling a little - Rossi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Rossi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rossi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Rossi.
Rossi gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Kennedy.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rossi to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rossi.
Kennedy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rossi after a bit of a struggle.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Rossi scores with a shot to the body.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Kennedy is looking to land body kicks.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi is looking to land body kicks.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi pushes Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rossi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Kennedy in a clinch.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Mario Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kennedy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mario Rossi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rossi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rossi avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Rossi looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rossi tries to clinch up.
Kennedy thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
Kennedy throws a body kick that misses.
Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi lands with a nice combination. Kennedy backs away looking to recover.
Kennedy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Rossi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Rossi moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennedy.
Kennedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rossi connects with a single shot there.
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rossi, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi lands with a left to the head.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rossi walks away with a smile on his face. Kennedy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rossi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi wants to clinch.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Rossi misses with a wild combination.
Kennedy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rossi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rossi cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Kennedy scores with a spinning back kick!
Rossi is looking to wear down Kennedy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rossi clinches up with Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage.
Rossi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy blocking some punches.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy is looking to break free of the clinch but Rossi has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi gets through Kennedy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Rossi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
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!
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kennedy, pushing him back against the cage.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi with a nice calf kick.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Rossi wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi cracks Kennedy with a good jab.
Rossi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kennedy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rossi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kennedy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy successfully pulls guard.
Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Rossi stands up from Kennedy's guard - Rossi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mario Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
As Kennedy tries to get set, Rossi tries to push him back and clinch up but Kennedy manages to avoid the attempt.
Kennedy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick from Rossi lands but Kennedy takes it in his stride.
Rossi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kennedy's hands.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy drops his hands momentarily and Rossi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi tries to counter by clinching up but Kennedy breaks away and moves out of range.
Rossi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi clinches.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy wants the takedown. Rossi is fighting it off but Kennedy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rossi's guard against the cage.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Kennedy stops Rossi from standing up.
Kennedy works over Rossi with some ground and pound from guard.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully.
Rossi wants to get back to his feet but Kennedy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rossi wants to stand but Kennedy is controlling the position.
Kennedy postures up in Rossi's guard and throws a big left but Rossi blocks it.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Rossi is keeping the position.
Rossi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy prevents a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mario Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossi misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kennedy controls his hands.
Kennedy fails to pull guard.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy trying to control the position but instead, Rossi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kennedy into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kennedy.
Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Rossi!
After the fight, Mario Rossi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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RATING
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