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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Qfc Tournament (ranked 23188 p4p, 1746 weight class) and Aroon Rojumanong (ranked 261 p4p, 100 weight class). Qfc Tournament has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qfc Tournament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aroon Rojumanong!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rojumanong misses.
Rojumanong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rojumanong's coach down at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rojumanong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rojumanong avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rojumanong.
A shot in the inside from Rojumanong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rojumanong.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rojumanong avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Rojumanong lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Rojumanong.
Nice elbow from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tournament.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojumanong lands with a short shot to the head.
Rojumanong lands a right hand.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rojumanong avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hook to the body lands for Rojumanong.
Rojumanong lands an uppercut.
Rojumanong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rojumanong lands an elbow inside that Tournament shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojumanong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rojumanong lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rojumanong lands an elbow that stopped Tournament in his tracks for a moment.
Rojumanong lands a right hand.
Rojumanong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
 Tournament is rocked!
Rojumanong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Tournament is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Rojumanong.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rojumanong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rojumanong lands an elbow that stopped Tournament in his tracks for a moment.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament seems to have got his legs back now.
Rojumanong avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Rojumanong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojumanong lands an elbow inside.
Rojumanong lands a nice elbow.
Rojumanong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Rojumanong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Rojumanong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tournament takes a shot to the head.
Rojumanong avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Rojumanong lands an elbow that stopped Tournament in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Rojumanong.
Rojumanong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rojumanong presses Tournament against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rojumanong lands an elbow that stopped Tournament in his tracks for a moment.
Clinched against the cage, Rojumanong lands a big elbow that drops Tournament! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tournament is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aroon Rojumanong!
Aroon Rojumanong gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Smith (ranked 2208 p4p, 2503 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 315 p4p, 356 weight class). Snitch comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Wanna Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jon Snitch is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russ Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Snitch ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Snitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snitch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Snitch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snitch.
Russ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Snitch scores with a nice right hand.
Snitch tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
Snitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snitch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Snitch is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Snitch's guard.
Smith trying to control but Snitch is working from the bottom.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Snitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith won't allow Snitch to sweep him here.
Snitch keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Snitch to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snitch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Snitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Snitch has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Snitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Snitch, not yet.
Snitch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snitch to the ground. Smith is now in Snitch's guard.
Snitch keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith won't allow Snitch to sweep him here.
Smith distracts Snitch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Snitch wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith wants to control from the top but Snitch keeps moving.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Snitch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snitch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch looking to pass the guard.
Snitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snitch passes into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Snitch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Snitch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snitch shoots and misses
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Snitch misses.
Nice straight punches there by Snitch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snitch.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snitch in his tracks.
Snitch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith tries to move into range but Snitch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Snitch moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Snitch misses
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Snitch slips a straight right by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Snitch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Snitch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Snitch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Snitch slips the punch.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snitch throws out the jab.
Snitch connects with the punch.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snitch manages to get back to half guard.
Snitch taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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!
Snitch tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Snitch is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control. Snitch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snitch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snitch controlling the position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith 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.
Snitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to control but Snitch is working from the bottom.
Smith 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Snitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Snitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snitch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Snitch scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snitch looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Snitch manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snitch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith defending well as Snitch loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snitch.
A jab from Snitch misses.
Snitch catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Snitch shoots in.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snitch somewhat.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Snitch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snitch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snitch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Snitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Snitch moves out of range.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snitch stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Snitch misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
A lull in the action here.
Russ Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snitch trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Snitch keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snitch taking a break here but Smith is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snitch slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith keeping hold of Snitch's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith tries to roll over but Snitch keeps him under control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith is staying active underneath Snitch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Snitch lands with a nice body punch.
Smith looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snitch!
Snitch tries to improve position but can't.
Smith lands an elbow.
Snitch tries to improve position but can't.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Snitch denies him.
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snitch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Snitch!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snitch preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass.
Snitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Snitch controlling him for the moment.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Snitch 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Snitch.
I think Snitch 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
Jon Snitch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Seminole (ranked 1595 p4p, 3019 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 204 p4p, 360 weight class). Jean Labosky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Seminole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 46 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labosky lands a front kick.
Seminole goes for a double leg but Labosky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Labosky continues to drive forward.
Labosky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seminole doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Labosky counters with a left and a right that stings Seminole.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seminole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seminole closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Labosky landing small, sideways elbows.
Labosky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seminole.
Seminole thows a huge punch but Labosky dodges it nicely.
Seminole prevents Labosky from improving his position.
Seminole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seminole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Seminole trying to mount his opponent but Labosky defends it.
Seminole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Labosky trying to control but Seminole postures up.
Seminole lands strikes from half guard.
Labosky tries to get to full guard but Seminole has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seminole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Labosky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Labosky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seminole being controlled here momentarily.
Seminole throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seminole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seminole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seminole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Labosky trying to keep a closed guard but Seminole is proving a slippery customer.
Seminole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Labosky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seminole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seminole stands up over Labosky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seminole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seminole is looking to work some ground and pound but Labosky has wrist control.
Labosky is looking for a triangle but Seminole pushes his legs off easily.
Seminole landing some decent shots from guard.
Labosky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Labosky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Seminole throwing strikes from guard but Labosky blocks nicely.
Seminole postures up and lands a big shot to Labosky's brow.
Labosky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Labosky trying to control the position.
Labosky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seminole is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labosky working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seminole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Labosky 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.
Seminole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seminole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seminole throws a big right hand that misses.
Seminole cracks Labosky with a solid left hand.
Seminole with a nice head shot there.
Seminole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Labosky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seminole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Labosky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Labosky pulls Seminole in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seminole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Labosky trying to keep a closed guard but Seminole is proving a slippery customer.
Seminole works over Labosky with some ground and pound from guard.
Seminole with a nice head shot there.
Seminole prevents Labosky from getting back to his feet.
Seminole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seminole is working Labosky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seminole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Seminole postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
 Labosky is rocked!
Seminole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Labosky is still in real trouble! Can Seminole finish him?
Seminole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seminole postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Labosky covers up, he's hurt! Seminole keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Seminole and the ref steps in to end the fight! Seminole can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Seminole!
During a confident post fight interview, Chief Seminole thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 2237 p4p, 1792 weight class) and Braynas Hlervu (ranked 267 p4p, 220 weight class). Del Bosque kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mimosa - Drippin. Severo Del Bosque has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braynas Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlervu thuds a left hand into Del Bosque's body.
Good shot there by Hlervu.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Bosque manages to avoid it.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Bosque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Bosque takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Del Bosque.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hlervu.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Del Bosque avoids the punch easily.
Del Bosque takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Nice defenses there by Hlervu.
Del Bosque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Hlervu.
Hlervu takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a hook
and Del Bosque counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Bosque. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hlervu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hlervu walks into a jab.
Del Bosque moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Del Bosque throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Hlervu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Bosque throws a front kick that sends Hlervu stumbling back into the cage.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Del Bosque's shoulder, as Del Bosque tries to avoid the shot.
Del Bosque fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hlervu just manages to avoid it.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Bosque misses the target.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Del Bosque is out of range.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Hlervu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Del Bosque slips under a jab.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Del Bosque stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hlervu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Del Bosque at a distance.
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!
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut.
Hlervu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Bosque slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a push kick but Del Bosque slaps the foot to one side.
Hlervu tries to land a front kick but Del Bosque steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu jabs Del Bosque to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Del Bosque scores with a hook to the body. Hlervu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Del Bosque lands with a right hand.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
Del Bosque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Bosque misses with a straight left.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlervu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Del Bosque is able to avoid easily.
Hlervu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
Hlervu tries to land a body kick
and Del Bosque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Del Bosque pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Bosque chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hlervu can pounce on him.
Hlervu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Bosque is just out of range.
Hlervu looks for the body kick but Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Del Bosque lands with an uppercut that bounces Hlervu off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
A big left from Del Bosque misses.
Del Bosque pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hlervu is out of range and Del Bosque settles back down.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu avoids the head kick by Del Bosque.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Del Bosque throws a right hand that misses
and Hlervu counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Del Bosque misses with a body kick.
Hlervu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Del Bosque misses with a body shot.
Hlervu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hlervu misses with a body kick.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Del Bosque stuns Hlervu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Del Bosque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Del Bosque misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu lands a jab to Del Bosque's midsection.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Del Bosque takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Del Bosque was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Hlervu.
Del Bosque 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.
An inside leg kick from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the body kick.
Hlervu throws a jab when Del Bosque was well out of range.
Del Bosque looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Del Bosque misses.
Hlervu throws a right hand that misses
and Del Bosque counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Del Bosque.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Bosque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
Del Bosque scores with a hook.
Hlervu throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque slips a jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a punch to the head.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a jab to the body
and Del Bosque cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hlervu.
A low kick from Del Bosque misses
and Hlervu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Del Bosque connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Del Bosque.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Del Bosque misses.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hlervu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Del Bosque takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Del Bosque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hlervu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Del Bosque checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Bosque throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Bosque cracks Hlervu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu scoring well with a low kick there.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick lands for Hlervu.
Del Bosque 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque cracks Hlervu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the leg kick from Hlervu.
Del Bosque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hlervu.
Del Bosque throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hlervu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Bosque.
No joy there for Hlervu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the body kick from Hlervu.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Del Bosque might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hlervu throws a hook but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
Del Bosque lands with a good body shot.
Hlervu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Del Bosque tries to work over Hlervu's front leg with a kick but Hlervu checks it.
Del Bosque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hlervu tries a low kick but Del Bosque avoids it.
Del Bosque waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
A head kick misses from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a double jab
and Del Bosque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Del Bosque moved out of range nicely.
Del Bosque lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Del Bosque punishes Hlervu's body with a nice straight punch.
Hlervu lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hlervu's head backwards.
Hlervu scoring well with a low kick there.
Hlervu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Bosque.
Despite the aggression on Hlervu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hlervu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Hlervu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Bosque misses with a body kick.
Del Bosque defending well as Hlervu loads up on a big left hand.
Hlervu tests Del Bosque's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hlervu takes one to the side of the head.
Hlervu moves out of range as Del Bosque strikes.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hlervu throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Bosque.
Hlervu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Del Bosque can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Hlervu.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Bosque moves away.
Del Bosque throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Del Bosque throws a front kick aimed at Hlervu's knee but Hlervu avoids it well.
Del Bosque throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Del Bosque tried to score with a low kick but Hlervu checks it.
Hlervu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Del Bosque under the eye.
A nice leg kick from Hlervu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hlervu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Del Bosque ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Del Bosque is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Bosque keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Del Bosque swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hlervu.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Del Bosque sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Del Bosque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Bosque appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hlervu moves out of range of the body kick.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Del Bosque will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Del Bosque.
Good work by Del Bosque as he checks the leg kick.
Del Bosque throwing a counter right hand but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Del Bosque blocks a jab.
Del Bosque was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hlervu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu lands with an overhand left.
Del Bosque throws out a leg kick but Hlervu moves out of range and Del Bosque only half commits.
Hlervu throws a leg kick which misses Del Bosque's front leg but catches the back leg as Del Bosque tries to avoid it.
Del Bosque misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Del Bosque is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hlervu.
Hlervu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque misses with a leg kick
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
Del Bosque is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Hlervu does it's job there.
Hlervu blocks a head kick by Del Bosque.
Hlervu throws a fast counter high kick but Del Bosque manages to duck under it in time.
Del Bosque walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hlervu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hlervu connects with a leg kick.
Hlervu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Del Bosque counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
Hlervu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Del Bosque's sensitive parts.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
Del Bosque blocks a jab.
Del Bosque misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hlervu tries to score with a low kick but Del Bosque moves his leg out of the way.
Del Bosque checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hlervu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Del Bosque doesn't seem bothered though.
Good work by Del Bosque as he checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Del Bosque, right into the meat of the thigh.
Severo Del Bosque has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the strikes.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries to land a leg kick but Hlervu saw it coming and moves away.
Hlervu wants to slow Del Bosque down by chopping away at his legs.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Bosque.
Del Bosque fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hlervu just manages to avoid it.
Hlervu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Del Bosque. That one must have hurt.
A lazy left from Del Bosque finds it's target.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Bosque tests Hlervu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Bosque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Del Bosque does it's job there.
Hlervu avoids the head kick by Del Bosque.
Hlervu throws a solid leg kick but Del Bosque takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hlervu.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Del Bosque moved away.
Del Bosque tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hlervu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hlervu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Del Bosque swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Del Bosque displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
Hlervu throws a jab when Del Bosque was well out of range.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a solid leg kick but Hlervu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Del Bosque.
Hlervu checks a leg kick.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Bosque's head backwards.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hlervu tried to score with a low kick but Del Bosque checks it.
Del Bosque tries to land a front kick but Hlervu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hlervu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Del Bosque does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hlervu.
Hlervu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Del Bosque is out of range and Hlervu settles back down.
Hlervu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hlervu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Del Bosque.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Bosque connects with a single shot there.
Del Bosque checks a leg kick.
Del Bosque throwing a counter right hand but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Hlervu. Beautiful body shot.
Del Bosque goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Del Bosque misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Hlervu.
Braynas Hlervu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Del Bosque throws a low kick, looking for Hlervu's leg but Hlervu calmly moves out of range.
Hlervu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Del Bosque moves out of range of the body kick from Hlervu.
Del Bosque tries to bum rush Hlervu with a series of wild strikes but Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hlervu lands with a good body shot.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Bosque sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hlervu.
Del Bosque moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hlervu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Greenland (ranked 1906 p4p, 3581 weight class) and Kamen Kamenov (ranked 73 p4p, 117 weight class). Greenland comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Be Like You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Greenland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamenov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Kamen Kamenov has been cut.
No luck for Kamenov with that takedown attempt.
Greenland feinted with a counter takedown.
Greenland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kamenov has momentary wrist control but Greenland slips an elbow through the middle.
Kamenov wants to get back to his feet but Greenland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Greenland throws a big right hand that misses.
Greenland postures up.
Greenland prevents Kamenov from getting back to his feet.
Greenland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamenov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov striking off his back but it's not causing Greenland any problems.
Greenland throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greenland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greenland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greenland prevents Kamenov from getting back to his feet.
Kamenov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greenland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kamenov's guard.
Kamenov is trying to keep Greenland in close.
Greenland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greenland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greenland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamenov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenov wants to stand up but Greenland is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Greenland connects with a crisp jab.
Kamenov walks into a jab.
Greenland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamenov in his tracks.
Kamenov fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greenland loads up on a big right hand but Kamenov slips the punch.
Greenland looking to score a takedown here. Kamenov is defending well but Greenland drives through and ends up in Kamenov's guard.
Kamenov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamenov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kamenov is trying to control the position but Greenland postures up.
Kamenov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greenland is controlling him.
Greenland tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenov is retaining full guard.
Kamenov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greenland won't allow Kamenov to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kamenov shoots in and drives through. Greenland sprawls well.
Greenland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paul Greenland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Kamenov finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Greenland's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kamenov falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Greenland!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 2576 p4p, 2556 weight class) and Uriah Small (ranked 324 p4p, 321 weight class). Uriah Small has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Uriah Small!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small throws a low kick but Asmundsen avoids it.
Asmundsen tries to counter by clinching up but Small breaks away and moves out of range.
Small moves forwards but Asmundsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asmundsen's sensitive parts.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Asmundsen.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asmundsen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Small missing with a left hand there. Asmundsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asmundsen throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Small's head.
Asmundsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small wants to land a leg kick but Asmundsen is out of range.
Small misses with a looping left.
Asmundsen connects with a body shot.
Small has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Small there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asmundsen blocks a low kick nicely.
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Small has time to react.
Small moves away from the strike by Asmundsen.
Small tries a quick counter leg kick but Asmundsen is wise to it.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small lands a jab.
Small is looking to clinch but Asmundsen is avoiding it.
Small throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asmundsen throws a series of strikes that have Small backpedaling.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asmundsen manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asmundsen shoots in for a takedown but Small shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen checks a leg kick.
Asmundsen attempts a counter takedown but Small avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Small misses.
Asmundsen takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Asmundsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen misses with a kick to the body.
Small throws a low kick but Asmundsen moves out of range easily.
Small scores with a jab to the body.
Asmundsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asmundsen lands a head shot.
Asmundsen gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small misses with the head strike.
Asmundsen lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Small blocking some punches.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Small takes a shot to the head.
Asmundsen throws a head punch that misses.
Asmundsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Small misses with the head strike.
Asmundsen blocking some punches.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from Small.
Asmundsen has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Asmundsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asmundsen working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen has Small pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Small lands with a right to the head.
Small tries a body shot but Asmundsen blocks it.
A short right from Small.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asmundsen lands a body punch.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small blocks a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Asmundsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trond Asmundsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asmundsen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asmundsen throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small is looking to chop away at Asmundsen's legs.
As Small tries to get set, Asmundsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Small manages to avoid the attempt.
Asmundsen pushes Small away with a front kick.
Asmundsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asmundsen throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Small buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Small moves out of range as Asmundsen strikes.
A low kick from Small misses
and Asmundsen counters with a single leg into guard. Small didn't expect that.
Asmundsen trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen is standing up over Small. Small looks to escape but Asmundsen dives into side control.
Asmundsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen takes a little break here. Small wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Asmundsen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Small is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Asmundsen yanks on the arm and Small is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Asmundsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trond Asmundsen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ace Giannis Ignacio (ranked 1282 p4p, 1964 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 177 p4p, 261 weight class). Ignacio comes to the cage accompanied by This is the Moment. Gamzatov has chosen Entrance Song as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Giannis Ignacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamzatov feints and as Ignacio raises his hands in defense, Gamzatov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gamzatov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ignacio controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
Gamzatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamzatov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gamzatov preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamzatov trying to control but Ignacio is working from the bottom.
Ignacio controls Gamzatov momentarily but Gamzatov frees himself.
Ignacio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamzatov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov looking to pass the guard.
Gamzatov stops Ignacio from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ignacio scores with a nice head shot.
Gamzatov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignacio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamzatov wants to take a breather but Ignacio is having none of it.
Gamzatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ignacio's head.
Ignacio is looking to improve his position.
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ignacio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamzatov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gamzatov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio has his hands clasped together around Gamzatov's back. He's all about the action.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but Ignacio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamzatov to get the leverage.
Ignacio has his hands clasped together around Gamzatov's back. He's all about the action.
Ignacio is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov throwing shots but Ignacio is blocking nicely.
Gamzatov is keen to just control but Ignacio is a slippery customer.
Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Ignacio is defending it quite comfortably.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ignacio is trying to get back to full guard.
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignacio sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignacio makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gamzatov blocks a jab.
Gamzatov slips under a jab from Ignacio.
Gamzatov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ignacio on his heels. He'll look to pass Ignacio's guard now, I'm sure.
Ignacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gamzatov on the ground.
Ignacio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio controlling the position.
Ignacio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ignacio wants to stand up but Gamzatov is controlling him.
Ignacio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignacio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignacio is looking to stand up but Gamzatov isn't so interested in that idea.
Gamzatov pushing down on Ignacio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gamzatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignacio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignacio trying to control from the bottom.
Ignacio tries to kick Gamzatov off but Gamzatov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gamzatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignacio sees it coming and defends easily.
Gamzatov seems to be working for a kimura but Ignacio defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ignacio has hold of Gamzatov's hands but Gamzatov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gamzatov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gamzat Gamzatov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gamzatov slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Ignacio.
We've been told by Ignacio's head coaches at Dodong'$ Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ignacio misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Gamzatov with that takedown attempt.
Gamzatov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov shoots in for a double leg but Ignacio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ace Giannis Ignacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Ignacio tries to bum rush Gamzatov with a series of wild strikes but Gamzatov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Ignacio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gamzatov doesn't seem phased though.
Ignacio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gamzatov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov is working Ignacio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gamzat Gamzatov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gamzatov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignacio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but Ignacio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamzatov to get the leverage.
Ignacio is refusing to be controlled, as Gamzatov sits in half guard.
Gamzatov working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov stops Ignacio from getting back to his feet.
Ignacio is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Ignacio won't allow Gamzatov to pass to mount.
Ignacio is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamzatov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ignacio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignacio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ignacio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gamzatov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignacio tries to escape but Gamzatov is in control.
Ignacio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ignacio tries to get out of the position.
Gamzatov cracks Ignacio with a big elbow.
Ignacio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gamzatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gamzatov tries for a kimura but Ignacio is defending well.
Gamzatov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio is looking to reverse the position.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignacio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ignacio is trying to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignacio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignacio struggling a bit here.
Gamzatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamzatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamzatov has an Americana. Ignacio didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gamzatov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gamzatov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gamzat Gamzatov!
A pretty intense looking Gamzat Gamzatov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Ace Giannis Ignacio was interviewed post fight and said 'Still im the peoples Champ.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josu Aingeru (ranked 2038 p4p, 1882 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 271 p4p, 256 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josu Aingeru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aingeru looks to score with a jab to the body but Menezes is just out of range.
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Menezes misses with a jab to the body
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aingeru.
Aingeru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menezes throws an overhand right that lands on Aingeru's shoulder, as Aingeru tries to avoid the shot.
Menezes scores with a hook to the body. Aingeru takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Menezes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Menezes misses the target.
Menezes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aingeru is trying to maintain the position but Menezes is very close to passing his half guard.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Menezes is working for a kimura but Aingeru is defending it quite comfortably.
Aingeru gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes passes into half guard.
Aingeru is staying active underneath Menezes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Menezes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Menezes prevents Aingeru from improving his position.
Aingeru holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Menezes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Menezes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aingeru defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Menezes controlling the pace.
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura but Aingeru is defending well.
Aingeru wants to control but Menezes is keeping busy.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Menezes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aingeru tries to roll over but Menezes keeps him under control.
Aingeru has hold of Menezes's hands but Menezes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menezes is looking for a kimura but Aingeru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Menezes to get the leverage.
Aingeru trying to hold on to Menezes's head to control him but Menezes postures up.
Menezes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aingeru sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aingeru keeps working.
Aingeru gets back to full guard.
Menezes preventing the sweep.
Aingeru is working hard here to advance position.
Aingeru keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
Aingeru seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Menezes preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aingeru is keeping the position for now.
Aingeru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aingeru throws out a loose jab but Menezes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aingeru looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aingeru slips a jab and a cross from Menezes.
Menezes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Menezes looks to land a right hand but Aingeru moved out of range.
Aingeru keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Menezes throws a sloppy body shot
letting Aingeru counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aingeru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aingeru misses the jab.
Menezes scores with a punch to the head.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aingeru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Menezes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aingeru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menezes thinking.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menezes moves away from the strike by Aingeru.
Menezes loads up on a big right hand but Aingeru slips the punch.
Menezes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Aingeru.
Menezes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aingeru at a distance.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aingeru as he avoids it easily.
Josu Aingeru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes slips a straight right by Aingeru.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes shoots in but Aingeru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Menezes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aingeru, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Aingeru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes stuns Aingeru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aingeru takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Aingeru slips a jab from Menezes.
A left lands for Menezes.
Menezes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aingeru has time to react.
Aingeru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Menezes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aingeru scores with a nice strike.
Menezes lands with a good body shot.
Menezes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aingeru wants to get back to full guard.
Aingeru is looking to escape.
Menezes moves nicely into side control.
Aingeru wants to control but Menezes postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aingeru is looking for a sweep.
Menezes trying to control the position but Aingeru is working away.
Aingeru is trying to get back to half guard.
Aingeru can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aingeru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aingeru is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes trying to control the position but Aingeru is working away.
Aingeru gets back to half guard.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aingeru keeps working.
Menezes is trying for a kimura here. Aingeru looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Menezes wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Menezes!
In defeat, Josu Aingeru stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alojz Sanel (ranked 1472 p4p, 1555 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 208 p4p, 220 weight class). Wang has chosen Mr. Self Destruct as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alojz Sanel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanel.
Wang throws a push kick but Sanel slaps the foot to one side.
Sanel misses with a wild body shot.
Wang gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanel has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wang is on him like a limpet, forcing Sanel back against the cage.
Sanel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
Sanel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wang or not.
Wang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wang can't get the takedown.
Sanel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wang or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang is trying to force a seperation but Sanel has the dominant position.
Sanel struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Wang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wang fails to pull guard.
Alojz Sanel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanel misses with the head strike.
Wang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanel pushes Wang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanel won't allow it.
Sanel lands a body punch.
Wang looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Sanel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanel gets through Wang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Wang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanel lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Sanel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
Nice body punch from Sanel.
A body shot lands from Sanel.
Sanel lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanel breaks from the clinch.
Sanel just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Sanel lands.
Wang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sanel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanel cracks Wang with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sanel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wang to stand back up!
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to clinch there but Sanel circles away.
Sanel cracks Wang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanel finish him?
Wang is rocked!
Sanel lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alojz Sanel!
In his post fight interview, Alojz Sanel gave a big smile as he said 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. I AM THE CHAMPION!'.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dropkick Flexy (ranked 581 p4p, 1669 weight class) and Rou Joukani (ranked 94 p4p, 254 weight class). Flexy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big Thing. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dropkick Flexy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flexy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukani.
Flexy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukani sprawls and moves away.
Joukani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flexy tries to counter with a takedown but Joukani is quick to defend against it.
Joukani throws a series of punches but Flexy moves out of range.
Joukani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flexy.
Flexy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukani sprawls and moves away.
Joukani misses the shot to the body.
Flexy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joukani sprawls and moves away.
Flexy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Joukani 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joukani avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukani lands a nice hook to Flexy's body. Flexy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joukani throws out a loose jab but Flexy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flexy moves away.
Flexy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Flexy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joukani as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dropkick Flexy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joukani cracks Flexy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joukani throws out a leg kick but Flexy moves out of range and Joukani only half commits.
Nice straight punches there by Joukani. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joukani.
Joukani swings for the body but Flexy moves out of range.
Flexy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Joukani.
Joukani cracks Flexy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joukani misses with a hook.
Flexy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flexy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joukani. Joukani obviously looking to wear him down.
Joukani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Flexy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Flexy feinted with a counter takedown.
Joukani swings widly with a right hand
and Flexy counters with a single leg into guard. Joukani didn't expect that.
Joukani is working an open guard so Flexy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Flexy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joukani misses with an uppercut
and Flexy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joukani!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joukani can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Joukani avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Flexy.
Flexy is trying to get an arm triangle but Joukani is defending well.
Flexy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joukani has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flexy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joukani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flexy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joukani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flexy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flexy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flexy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joukani keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Flexy checks a leg kick nicely.
Flexy shoots in looking for a takedown but Joukani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flexy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flexy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flexy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukani.
A jab lands there for Joukani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Flexy tries to counter with a takedown but Joukani is quick to defend against it.
Joukani with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flexy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joukani.
Flexy scores with a takedown into Joukani's guard.
Joukani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flexy throwing strikes from guard but Joukani blocks nicely.
Flexy throws a big right hand that misses.
Flexy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joukani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flexy has Joukani in his guard.
Flexy has his foot on Joukani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joukani works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flexy pushes a forearm under Joukani's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Joukani is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dropkick Flexy!
Dropkick Flexy 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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