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PANDA 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kabala Magaluff (ranked 20260 p4p, 3574 weight class) and Jeff Johnson (ranked 622 p4p, 434 weight class). Magaluff comes to the cage accompanied by Shalom. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magaluff fails with a takedown attempt.
Magaluff closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Magaluff getting side control.
Johnson tries to kick Magaluff off but Magaluff keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magaluff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magaluff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Magaluff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magaluff lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Magaluff is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magaluff slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Magaluff is controlling him
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nice strikes from Magaluff there.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Magaluff is controlling him
Magaluff throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Magaluff keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but Magaluff uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johnson pushes Magaluff away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magaluff gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Magaluff lands a nice forearm strike.
Magaluff trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magaluff prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Magaluff lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Magaluff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magaluff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson is not content to let Magaluff control the position.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magaluff asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magaluff throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magaluff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magaluff working the body and head with strikes.
Magaluff prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Magaluff is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Magaluff throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson tries to escape but Magaluff is in control.
Magaluff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
Johnson is trying to buck Magaluff off.
Magaluff sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magaluff is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Magaluff drags him back down.
Magaluff landing a few strikes.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Magaluff working the head with strikes.
Magaluff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Magaluff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Johnson to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Magaluff crashes against the mat.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Magaluff cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Magaluff has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Magaluff is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magaluff asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabala Magaluff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Magaluff sees coming a mile off.
Magaluff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Magaluff walks into a left hand.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Magaluff.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magaluff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Magaluff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Magaluff slips a straight right by Johnson.
Magaluff closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Magaluff pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magaluff lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magaluff is defended easily by Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabala Magaluff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magaluff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Magaluff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Magaluff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Magaluff's head.
Johnson with a jab.
Magaluff 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.
Magaluff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Magaluff tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kabala Magaluff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Magaluff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magaluff off to one side.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magaluff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magaluff.
Magaluff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Magaluff slips a straight right by Johnson.
Magaluff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magaluff gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magaluff dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magaluff digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Jeff Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magaluff shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Magaluff tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magaluff.
Magaluff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Magaluff didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Magaluff walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Magaluff looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magaluff.
Magaluff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson stuns Magaluff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a hook but Magaluff blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Magaluff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magaluff tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Magaluff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Magaluff from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magaluff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magaluff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magaluff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabala Magaluff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaluff shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Magaluff keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magaluff looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Magaluff has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a jab to Magaluff's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magaluff misses with a body shot.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Magaluff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magaluff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magaluff at a distance.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Magaluff didn't see that one coming.
Johnson stalks Magaluff and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magaluff's face. Magaluff staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magaluff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Magaluff ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magaluff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Magaluff is controlling him
Kabala Magaluff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magaluff not doing much here.
Magaluff prevents Johnson from standing back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Magaluff is controlling him
Johnson won't allow Magaluff to pass to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Magaluff is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Jeff Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magaluff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Magaluff blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Magaluff was well out of range.
Magaluff tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Magaluff shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Magaluff slips a straight right by Johnson.
Magaluff fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magaluff doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Magaluff is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Magaluff's front leg but catches the back leg as Magaluff tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magaluff takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magaluff or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Magaluff avoids it with no problem.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Magaluff on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spas Spasov (ranked 3264 p4p, 10940 weight class) and Afa Sila (ranked 391 p4p, 610 weight class). Sila has chosen Samoa Joe - Destroyer (Entrance Theme) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Spas Spasov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Spas Spasov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 19 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Afa Sila!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sila swivels and escapes.
Sila walks into a jab.
Spasov shoots for a takedown but Sila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spasov cracks Sila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sila has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spasov clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sila takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spasov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sila up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spasov misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sila's waist but Sila gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spasov off to one side.
Sila steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Spasov.
Spasov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sila slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Sila misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Spasov.
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spasov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sila.
Sila throws a wild body kick that Spasov sees coming a mile off.
Spasov swinging wildly here.
Spasov tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick and Spasov moves out of range easily.
Spasov tries for a takedown but Sila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Sila avoids them all with ease.
Spasov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov throws a one two combo.
 Sila is rocked!
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
Sila is still on wobbly legs! Can Spasov finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Spasov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sila, which made it look bad.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sila seems to have recovered his senses.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Spasov has knocked Sila down with a huge combo! Spasov steps away and waves a wobbly Sila back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sila counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Spasov.
Spasov has Sila pressed against the cage.
Spasov tries a body shot but Sila blocks it.
A body shot lands from Spasov.
Spasov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spasov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spasov is leaning against Sila and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spasov tries to pull guard but Sila forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sila prevents a body shot from Spasov.
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spasov is trying to defend but Sila finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sila seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila works his way into side control.
Spasov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sila's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spasov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spasov missing with punches from the bottom.
Sila controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spasov is defending against the submission attempts here by Sila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov 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.
Sila is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spasov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spasov misses with a takedown
and Sila counters with a nice body shot.
Spasov tries to bum rush Sila with a series of wild strikes but Sila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sila pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spasov closes the distance and pushes Sila back into the cage.
Spasov fails to pull guard.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sila controls his hands.
Sila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the cage.
Sila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sila throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spasov feints a jab promting Sila to slip. Spasov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sila slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spasov misses with the combination.
Spasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sila pinned against the cage. Sila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Spasov. Those never looked like landing.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spasov forces Sila back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spasov - that landed with a thud.
Spasov tries a body shot but Sila blocks it.
Sila gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spasov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spasov.
Sila is stalling here.
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Sila avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the cage.
Spasov throws a head punch that misses.
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sila throws a series of punches but Spasov avoids them all with ease.
Spas Spasov is winning the standup battle so far.
Sila tries to keep at a distance but Spasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Spasov gets control of Sila's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spasov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sila is controlling him.
Sila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spasov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sila can do to turn this around?
Spasov is trying to get back to half guard.
Sila prevents Spasov from escaping the position.
Sila working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila takes a little break here. Spasov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Spasov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sila is trying to get an arm triangle but Spasov is defending well.
Sila avoids the strikes from the bottom by Spasov.
A lull in the action here.
Sila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spasov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spasov, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Spasov is looking to clinch but Sila is avoiding it.
Spasov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spasov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sila to keep the fight standing.
Spasov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sila avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spas Spasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sila tries to score a body lock takedown but Spasov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spasov lands a two punch combo.
Sila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sila looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Sila avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sila on the side of the head.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sila.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spasov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sila, which made it look bad.
Sila is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Sila manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spas Spasov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sila closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spasov did well to prevent Sila getting side control.
Sila is looking to advance position but Spasov won't allow it.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spasov sees it coming and defends easily.
Sila is looking for a kimura but Spasov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sila to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov manages to get to full guard.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Sila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sila advances position into side control!
Sila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spasov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov struggling a bit here.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet.
Sila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spasov, who protects the arm well.
Spasov bucks up and tries to throw Sila off but instead Sila has got his back!
Spasov is trying to stand back up.
Sila is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spasov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spasov for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sila.
Spasov is trying to get back to his feet but Sila has full control of the position and if anything, Spasov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sila has the hooks in. Spasov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spasov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Spasov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Spasov is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spasov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
A very excited looking Spas Spasov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Gracie (ranked 2973 p4p, 2355 weight class) and Chester Drawers (ranked 306 p4p, 255 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Drawers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drawers, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Drawers is blocking nicely.
Gracie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drawers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Drawers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Drawers won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Drawers fails to pull guard.
Drawers jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Drawers is retaining full guard.
Drawers keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Drawers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drawers looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Drawers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drawers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working Drawers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drawers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drawers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Drawers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drawers keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Drawers is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Drawers moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Drawers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drawers wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers actively working from the bottom here.
Drawers is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drawers can do to turn this around?
Drawers is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Drawers is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Drawers gets full guard.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Drawers's brow.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drawers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drawers trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drawers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drawers looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Drawers keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Drawers has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Drawers looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Drawers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drawers is breathing heavily.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Drawers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drawers manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Drawers's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Drawers is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drawers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drawers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drawers working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drawers defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie dominated that second round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Drawers saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Drawers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drawers.
Drawers passes into half guard.
Drawers uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Drawers wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Drawers lands with some strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to hold on but Drawers pushes him away.
Drawers working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Drawers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie tries to hold on but Drawers pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Drawers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie prevents Drawers from taking his back.
Drawers looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drawers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drawers lands a heavy elbow.
Chester Drawers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Drawers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Drawers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drawers.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Drawers keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to control but Drawers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie won't allow Drawers to pass to mount.
Chester Drawers has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four 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.
Gracie trying to control here.
Drawers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Drawers eventually gives up the hold.
Drawers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mateus Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drawers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drawers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drawers has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chester Drawers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Slayer (ranked 2406 p4p, 2856 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 288 p4p, 340 weight class). Chief Slayer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 47 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, 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!
Bakiyev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slayer connects with a single shot there.
Slayer looks to land a left hand but Bakiyev moved out of range nicely.
Slayer catches Bakiyev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bakiyev is rocked!
Bakiyev is holding his hands too far apart here. Slayer throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bakiyev is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chief Slayer!
Chief Slayer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Robertsson (ranked 3128 p4p, 3105 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 409 p4p, 406 weight class). Stern has chosen The Great American Nightmare as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Robertsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern misses with a few strikes there.
Stern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robertsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stern avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stern digs a good body shot into Robertsson's ribs.
Robertsson gets a double leg takedown into Stern's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stern manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Robertsson pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern breaks the clinch.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stern sprawls well. Stern wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robertsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stern as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Robertsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robertsson is looking for a takedown.
Robertsson prevents Stern from breaking the clinch.
Robertsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stern has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertsson is working away from the top position though.
Stern is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Robertsson is staying active.
Stern is trying to stand up here but Robertsson is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stern manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robertsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stern working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stern can't do much from the bottom here.
Stern is looking for a sweep.
Robertsson taking a breather here.
Stern is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robertsson working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertsson gets to mount! Stern was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Robertsson controlling from the full mount.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Stern that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Robertsson content just to control the position here.
Stern is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stern tries to reverse the position but Robertsson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern wants to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling the pace for now.
Stern 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.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.
Robertsson content just to control the position here.
Stern wants to try and get back to his feet.
Robertsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stern manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Robertsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Robertsson wants to clinch up but Stern keeps it at a distance.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robertsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stern throws a front kick aimed at Robertsson's knee but Robertsson avoids it well.
Robertsson throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
Stern takes a swing at Robertsson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson rushes Stern and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robertsson blocks the elbow strike.
Robertsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stern regains guard.
Robertsson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stern swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stern trying to control the position.
Robertsson wants to pass the guard but Stern is keeping the position.
Stern isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robertsson stacks Stern on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robertsson!
Stern looking for a sweep but Robertsson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stern tries to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern is trying to stand.
Stern is looking to improve his position but Robertsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Stern bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stern working a defensive guard but Robertsson passes into half guard.
Robertsson stops Stern from getting back to his feet.
Robertsson trying to control the pace.
Robert Robertsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robertsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern trying to hold on to Robertsson's head to control him but Robertsson postures up.
Robertsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stern tries to roll over but Robertsson keeps him under control.
Robertsson content to control rather than advance.
Robertsson prevents Stern from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertsson wants to pass the guard but Stern is defending well.
Stern is looking to escape.
Well, if Robertsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robertsson is pressing down on Stern's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stern is holding on for now.
Robertsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stern is trying to control but Robertsson manages to pass to mount!
Robertsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Robertsson 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!
Stern delivers a nice body kick.
Robertsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stern's guard.
Stern seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robertsson won't allow Stern to sweep him here.
Stern looking to control.
Robertsson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern looking for a sweep. Not yet Stern, not yet.
Stern is trying to control the position but Robertsson postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertsson tries to clinch but Stern is having none of it.
Howard Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws a body kick that misses.
Robertsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stern as he jumps to the side.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robertsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robertsson.
Stern gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Robertsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stern tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stern is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robertsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern wants to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling his opponent.
Stern really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertsson controlling the pace for now.
Stern wants to control but Robertsson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern can't escape the position.
Stern wants to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling from the full mount.
Stern tries to hold on but Robertsson pushes him away.
Robertsson controlling from mount.
Stern regains half guard.
Robert Robertsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern keeping control of the position.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertsson content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Robertsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robertsson, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Robertsson!
In his post fight interview, Robert Robertsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Howard Stern stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmore James (ranked 1304 p4p, 2270 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 172 p4p, 272 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Elmore James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands an overhand right.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
James cracks Brooksbank with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've been informed that Brooksbank 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.
Brooksbank looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brooksbank defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Brooksbank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Brooksbank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brooksbank misses with a left hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brooksbank looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Brooksbank attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooksbank scoring well with a low kick there.
Brooksbank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooksbank tries to clinch
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from James misses.
Brooksbank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
A swing and a miss from James.
Brooksbank throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
Brooksbank throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooksbank swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Brooksbank.
Brooksbank swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James clobbers Brooksbank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brooksbank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James throws a jab when Brooksbank was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Brooksbank blocks a jab.
Brooksbank tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James missing with a left hand there. Brooksbank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank closes the distance and pushes James back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brooksbank blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brooksbank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooksbank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooksbank.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brooksbank is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Brooksbank fails with a takedown attempt.
Elmore James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Brooksbank.
Brooksbank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooksbank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
James wants to control but Brooksbank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
James looking for submissions off his back.
James is trying to maintain the position but Brooksbank is very close to passing his half guard.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Brooksbank is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brooksbank controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brooksbank is looking to work his way around to James's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
James is just holding on here. Brooksbank manages to take his back.
Brooksbank gets his hands free as James looks to control.
Brooksbank is trying to stick to James's back but James is turning into Brooksbank. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brooksbank's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by James.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooksbank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brooksbank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elmore James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmore James'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.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Brooksbank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from James lands.
Brooksbank misses with a wild body shot.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Brooksbank to the canvas! Brooksbank doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - James keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elmore James!
Elmore James thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 1251 p4p, 1183 weight class) and Roc Le Phat (ranked 174 p4p, 165 weight class). Le Phat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bonita Applebum. Henry Lancaster is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roc Le Phat!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Phat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Le Phat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Le Phat counters with a body kick.
Le Phat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Le Phat misses with a wild combination.
Lancaster gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Le Phat moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Le Phat throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster takes a swing at Le Phat's ribcage but misses.
Le Phat with the counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Le Phat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Le Phat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Phat.
No luck for Le Phat with that takedown attempt.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Le Phat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lancaster on his heels. He'll look to pass Lancaster's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancaster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Phat tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Le Phat postures up and lands a big shot to Lancaster's brow.
Lancaster is pulling down on Le Phat's head. It's preventing any offense from Le Phat, at least for the moment.
Le Phat trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Le Phat wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lancaster pulls Le Phat in to control the position.
Le Phat throws a big elbow that misses.
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lancaster holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Phat was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Le Phat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Le Phat shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
Henry Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roc Le Phat.
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Le Phat looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Le Phat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
Le Phat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Le Phat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lancaster has time to react.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Phat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Phat should have avoided that one.
Le Phat doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancaster circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Phat.
Lancaster scores with a hook.
Lancaster sizes up Le Phat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Le Phat.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Le Phat slips the punch.
Lancaster thuds his right hand into Le Phat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lancaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Phat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Le Phat connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster's belly button to the back.
Le Phat doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancaster circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Phat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Le Phat.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Phat moves away.
Le Phat throws a big counter head kick but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Le Phat tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Le Phat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lancaster with a hook.
Le Phat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Phat manages to avoid it.
Le Phat shoots in and drives through. Lancaster sprawls well.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Phat.
And Le Phat responds with a good body kick, but Lancaster manages to step out the way in time.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Le Phat moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Lancaster has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Le Phat throws the kick towards the body but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster avoids the head kick by Le Phat.
Le Phat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Phat.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Le Phat moves out of range.
A combination from Le Phat does no damage.
Le Phat wants to clinch.
Le Phat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Phat closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henry Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Le Phat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Le Phat throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
A nice side step and Le Phat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Le Phat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Phat.
Lancaster has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Le Phat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Lancaster as Le Phat shoots in.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Le Phat shakes it off.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Phat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Le Phat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Lancaster swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Phat.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Phat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lancaster moves out of range as Le Phat strikes.
Lancaster takes a swing at Le Phat's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Phat moves away.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Phat takes one on the button.
Le Phat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lancaster rather than just go for the knockout.
Le Phat looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Le Phat moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Phat is looking to clinch but Lancaster is avoiding it.
Le Phat shoots for a double leg takedown but Lancaster sprawls well. He's pushed Le Phat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Phat manages to avoid it.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roc Le Phat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Phat moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Phat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Le Phat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Le Phat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Phat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Phat closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Phat can do to turn this around?
Lancaster blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Lancaster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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!
Lancaster is working Le Phat over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Phat.
Lancaster breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lancaster.
Le Phat tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Le Phat throws a series of punches but Lancaster avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster tries to keep at a distance but Le Phat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Le Phat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lancaster walks away with a smile on his face. Le Phat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Henry Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roc Le Phat.
Le Phat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Le Phat ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Le Phat throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster scores with a sloppy right hand. Le Phat should have avoided that one.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Henry Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Le Phat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Le Phat takes one to the chin there.
Le Phat staying out of range there.
Lancaster punishes Le Phat's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster cracks Le Phat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Phat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Le Phat.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Lancaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Phat scores with a shot to the body.
Le Phat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Le Phat avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster slips a jab from Le Phat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Phat misses with a low kick.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Le Phat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Phat scores with a nice strike.
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Le Phat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster works Le Phat's body with a nice hook.
Le Phat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Phat scoring well with a low kick there.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Phat was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Le Phat lands a body shot.
Le Phat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lancaster cracks Le Phat with an open hand slap.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Le Phat moves out of range.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Phat.
A cross from Lancaster lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Phat pushes Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch.
Le Phat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Phat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster pushes Le Phat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Phat gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lancaster regains guard.
Lancaster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lancaster dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Le Phat's defenses.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Le Phat tries to clinch up.
Le Phat scores with a jab.
Le Phat throws a series of punches but Lancaster moves out of range.
Le Phat slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Le Phat moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Le Phat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Phat misses the jab.
Le Phat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Phat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Le Phat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Phat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Phat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Le Phat avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster works Le Phat's body with a nice hook.
Le Phat tries to clinch up but Lancaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Lancaster was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Le Phat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Le Phat throws a chopping leg kick but Lancaster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into Le Phat's body.
Le Phat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Phat.
Le Phat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Phat takes one to the chin there.
Le Phat has closed the distance and engaged Lancaster in a clinch.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Le Phat avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Le Phat tries to pull guard but Lancaster holds him up against the cage and eventually Le Phat drops back down to his feet.
Le Phat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Le Phat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Phat darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Phat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Phat lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Phat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lancaster to keep the fight standing.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Phat's elbow.
Lancaster breaks from the clinch.
Le Phat moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roc Le Phat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Phat throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster lands a head shot.
Lancaster jabs at Le Phat's body.
Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Le Phat looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Le Phat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Le Phat is trying to pull guard but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.
Henry Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roc Le Phat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Phat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancaster smiles and moves away.
Le Phat ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Le Phat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Le Phat misses with a two punch combination.
Le Phat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Phat throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
Le Phat moves into range and clinches up with Lancaster.
Le Phat tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Roc Le Phat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Phat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Le Phat's defenses.
Le Phat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Phat manages to avoid it.
Le Phat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Phat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Le Phat darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Le Phat into the cage.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Phat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Phat.
A swing and a miss from Le Phat.
Le Phat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lancaster breaks the clinch.
Le Phat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
Lancaster lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Le Phat tries to move into range but Lancaster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Henry Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Le Phat. Those never looked like landing.
Le Phat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lancaster, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Lancaster!
In his post fight interview, Henry Lancaster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Netti (ranked 769 p4p, 735 weight class) and Louie DePalma (ranked 124 p4p, 117 weight class). DePalma has chosen Heat Waves as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Netti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louie DePalma!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Netti is predictable there
and DePalma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mario Netti has been cut.
Netti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Netti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Netti misses
and DePalma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DePalma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Netti slips a straight right by DePalma.
DePalma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Netti throws an off balance right hand
and DePalma counters with a nice body shot.
DePalma checks a leg kick.
Netti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DePalma lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Netti closes the distance and pushes DePalma back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DePalma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Netti misses with the head strike.
DePalma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Netti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
DePalma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Netti.
 It looks like Louie DePalma has been cut.
DePalma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Netti.
DePalma misses with a body punch.
Netti misses with some punches.
Netti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Netti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Netti has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Come on DePalma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DePalma scores with a shot to the side of Netti's head.
DePalma trying to control the position but instead, Netti has worked for underhooks and has pushed DePalma into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Netti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DePalma throws a head punch that misses.
DePalma stalling in the clinch but Netti improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Netti fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Netti throws an elbow but misses.
DePalma scores with a nice hook to the head.
DePalma breaks from the clinch.
DePalma misses with a hook
and Netti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Netti slips under a jab.
Netti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DePalma manages to avoid it.
Louie DePalma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Netti tries to close the distance and clinch up but DePalma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Netti throws a sloppy head kick and DePalma moves out of range easily.
Netti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DePalma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Netti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DePalma misses with a shot to the body
and Netti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Netti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Netti checks a leg kick nicely.
Netti misses with the combination.
Netti is looking to clinch but DePalma is avoiding it.
DePalma works the jab nicely.
Mario Netti's cut is getting worse.
DePalma scores with a jab to the jaw.
DePalma checks the leg kick.
Netti lands a really nice looking cross but DePalma seems unphased.
DePalma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Netti takes the fight into the clinch.
Netti throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Netti misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Netti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Netti.
Netti misses with a hook from the clinch.
DePalma dodges an elbow strike from Netti.
Netti blocking some punches.
Netti is leaning against DePalma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from DePalma fails to land.
DePalma throws a punch but it's blocked by Netti.
DePalma looking to slow down the pace here.
Netti scores with a shoulder strike.
Netti jumps guard but DePalma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Netti throws an elbow that misses.
DePalma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Netti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DePalma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Louie DePalma will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DePalma throws a body punch but Netti moves out of range.
Netti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DePalma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DePalma lands with an uppercut that bounces Netti off the cage and back into range.
DePalma has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
DePalma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DePalma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Netti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mario Netti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Netti lands a body shot in the clinch.
DePalma takes an elbow to the temple.
Netti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
DePalma misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Netti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DePalma's elbow.
Netti lands a body shot.
Netti throws an elbow that misses.
Netti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DePalma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Netti's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from DePalma fails to land.
DePalma lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DePalma just leaning against Netti, taking a breather.
A short right from DePalma on the inside.
DePalma blocking some punches.
DePalma avoids the elbow strike from Netti, against the cage.
DePalma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Netti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
DePalma misses with a hook from the clinch.
DePalma slowing the pace effectively.
Netti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Netti on the inside.
Netti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Netti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Netti jumps guard and drags DePalma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Netti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DePalma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Netti has control of DePalma's left arm, preventing DePalma from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Netti looking for a guillotine here but DePalma defends easily.
Netti trying to keep a closed guard but DePalma is proving a slippery customer.
DePalma is posturing up here but Netti has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! DePalma tries to roll out but it's too tight and DePalma has to tap! Slick submission there by Netti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Netti!
Mario Netti 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 Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 1034 p4p, 2247 weight class) and Kazimir Yakov (ranked 142 p4p, 295 weight class). Kazimir Yakov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazimir Yakov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rees Mogg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slow jab from Yakov misses its intended target.
Rees Mogg throws a wild hook but Yakov just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Rees Mogg gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Yakov raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazimir Yakov!
Kazimir Yakov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Jacob Rees Mogg stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rect Umm (ranked 533 p4p, 968 weight class) and Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 81 p4p, 144 weight class). Panayotov has chosen Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rect Umm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Panayotov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Umm's shoulder, as Umm tries to avoid the shot.
Umm is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Umm misses with a right hand
and Umm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panayotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Panayotov throws a big shot that misses.
Panayotov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Umm back to the cage. Panayotov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Umm does no damage.
The fighters circling - Umm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panayotov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm.
It looked like Umm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Panayotov misses with a hook. Umm ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov slips under a jab from Umm.
Panayotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Panayotov looks to land a combination but Umm avoids it well.
Umm connects with a crisp jab.
Umm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Panayotov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Panayotov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Umm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Panayotov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umm stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with an uppercut.
Umm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Panayotov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Umm.
Umm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panayotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Umm.
Umm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panayotov avoids the body shot from Umm.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
Umm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panayotov throws out the jab.
Umm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panayotov works Umm's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Umm looks to throw the jab but Panayotov is out of range.
Panayotov throws a fast counter high kick but Umm manages to duck under it in time.
Umm takes the fight into the clinch.
Umm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Umm swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov tries to throw a body punch but Umm avoids it by throwing Panayotov back against the cage.
Umm throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Umm.
Panayotov breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov throws a shot to the body.
Umm lands a slapping body shot.
Panayotov misses with a body shot.
Umm throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umm misses with a straight left.
Umm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov staying out of range there.
Umm throws a right hand that Panayotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panayotov also avoids with ease.
Panayotov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rect Umm will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Umm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panayotov counters with a left and a right that stings Umm.
Umm moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikolay Panayotov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Umm.
A little jabbing left from Panayotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panayotov, as that shot connected.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Umm misses with a hook to the body
and Panayotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm tries to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panayotov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
and Umm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Umm fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Panayotov misses.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Umm counters with a left and a right... And another left! Panayotov is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm retains his light heavyweight title!
Rect Umm 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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