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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baby Boy Harris (ranked 4713 p4p, 20437 weight class) and KarateO Masuta (ranked 565 p4p, 699 weight class). Masuta has chosen We Can Dance as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 33 - 46 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, KarateO Masuta !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masuta takes one to the side of the head.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masuta at a distance.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masuta counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masuta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masuta steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Harris throws a push kick but Masuta slaps the foot to one side.
Masuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Masuta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Masuta counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris thows a leg kick but Masuta checks it
and Masuta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Masuta moves out of range easily.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Masuta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masuta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masuta avoids the head kick by Harris.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masuta .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masuta ! But no joy.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masuta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Masuta flicks out a counter leg kick but Harris steps away.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looks to land a combination but Masuta avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Masuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harris.
 Masuta is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masuta .
Masuta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masuta is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Masuta is aggressively charging in as Harris backs up avoiding any damage. Harris tosses out a jab and Masuta runs right into it face first! Masuta is out cold! Harris dropped down on all fours and is barking in Masuta 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baby Boy Harris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordi Joestar (ranked 4086 p4p, 3970 weight class) and Adsawin Jindasawat (ranked 435 p4p, 425 weight class). Joestar comes to the cage accompanied by God Save The Queen. On his way into the cage it seems that Jordi Joestar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jordi Joestar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordi Joestar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adsawin Jindasawat!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joestar throws a big shot that misses.
Joestar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joestar lands a slapping body shot.
Joestar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joestar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joestar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joestar throws a right hand that Jindasawat ducks under and follows up with a left that Jindasawat also avoids with ease.
Jindasawat tries a quick counter leg kick but Joestar is wise to it.
Joestar blocks a jab.
Jindasawat swings widly with a right hand
and Joestar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joestar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joestar moves out of range of the body kick from Jindasawat.
Joestar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jindasawat momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Joestar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jindasawat throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Jordi Joestar has been cut.
Jindasawat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Joestar.
Joestar tries to land a leg kick but Jindasawat saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar blocks a leg kick.
Joestar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Jindasawat.
Joestar throws a hook but Jindasawat avoids it easily.
A big right from Jindasawat misses.
Joestar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jindasawat throws a hook but Joestar avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joestar checks a leg kick.
Joestar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jindasawat throws a leg kick that is checked
and Joestar counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jindasawat.
Joestar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joestar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jindasawat! But no joy.
Joestar slips a straight right by Jindasawat.
A jab from Joestar finds it's way through Jindasawat's defenses.
Jordi Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joestar cracks Jindasawat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Joestar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jindasawat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Jindasawat.
Joestar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jindasawat checks it well.
Jindasawat moves out of range of the body kick.
Jindasawat throws a jab but it's blocked by Joestar.
Joestar throws out a leg kick but Jindasawat moves out of range and Joestar only half commits.
Jindasawat takes one to the side of the head.
 It looks like Adsawin Jindasawat has been cut.
Jindasawat throws a head kick that misses.
Jindasawat connects with the punch.
Joestar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jindasawat moves away from the strike by Joestar.
A slow jab from Joestar misses its intended target.
Jindasawat moves out of range as Joestar throws a body kick.
Jindasawat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Joestar.
Jindasawat misses with a head kick.
Jindasawat throws a lazy head kick
and Joestar counters with an outside leg kick.
Jindasawat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joestar lands a body shot.
Joestar missing with a left hand there. Jindasawat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joestar moves out of range of the strikes.
Joestar slips a straight right by Jindasawat.
Joestar throws a hook but Jindasawat blocks it.
It seemed like Jindasawat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jindasawat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joestar throws a body kick that misses.
Joestar throws a lazy uppercut
and Jindasawat counters with a nice leg kick.
Jindasawat dodges the punch combination from Joestar.
A punch combination from Joestar misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat looks to throw a body kick
and Joestar counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar throws a leg kick but Jindasawat moved away.
Jindasawat wants to land a leg kick but Joestar is out of range.
Jindasawat blocks a jab.
Joestar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jindasawat thows a body kick. Joestar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Joestar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jindasawat throws an overhand right that lands on Joestar's shoulder, as Joestar tries to avoid the shot.
Joestar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jindasawat! But no joy.
Joestar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Joestar blocks the body kick.
Joestar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jindasawat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jindasawat looks to land a body kick but Joestar moved away.
Joestar blocks a head kick by Jindasawat.
It looked like Joestar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jindasawat lands with a kick to the temple. Joestar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordi Joestar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Joestar throws a leg kick that misses.
Jindasawat throws out a counter right but Joestar avoids it with no problem.
Jindasawat misses with an uppercut
and Joestar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jindasawat takes a swing at Joestar's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Jindasawat slams his shin into Joestar's torso.
Joestar throws a looping overhand right but Jindasawat ducks down to avoid it.
Joestar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jindasawat. That did some damage!
Jindasawat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joestar.
Jindasawat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jindasawat is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jindasawat throws a head kick that misses.
Joestar scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jindasawat will feel that in the morning.
Jindasawat misses the jab.
Jindasawat throws a leg kick but Joestar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jindasawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Joestar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jindasawat moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jindasawat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jindasawat slips a straight right by Joestar.
Jindasawat misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Jindasawat misses the target.
Joestar throws a push kick but Jindasawat slaps the foot to one side.
Joestar connects with a solid leg kick.
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jindasawat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jindasawat! But no joy.
Jindasawat throws a body kick that misses.
Joestar avoids the head kick by Jindasawat.
Jindasawat throws a hook but Joestar avoids it easily.
Joestar cracks a nice hook into Jindasawat's ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jindasawat might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Joestar has got the better of the exchanges.
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Joestar misses
enabling Jindasawat to counter with a crisp jab.
Jindasawat looks to land a right hand but Joestar moved out of range.
Joestar lands a leg kick that knocks Jindasawat off balance momentarily.
Joestar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jindasawat.
Joestar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jindasawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Joestar misses the target.
Jindasawat scores with a spinning back kick!
Jindasawat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joestar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jindasawat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joestar misses with an uppercut
and Jindasawat counters with a huge head kick that drops Joestar! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adsawin Jindasawat!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Hamundarson (ranked 4223 p4p, 3082 weight class) and Kamen Kamenov (ranked 144 p4p, 119 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnar Hamundarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamundarson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamenov has clasped his hands together around Hamundarson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kamenov lands some shots froms side control.
Kamenov lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamundarson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kamenov's best efforts.
Kamenov not doing much here.
Kamenov prevents Hamundarson from standing back up.
Kamenov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamenov is taking a breather. Hamundarson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hamundarson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Well, if Kamenov 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.
Hamundarson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kamenov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kamenov slips a nice elbow through Hamundarson's hands, connecting with Hamundarson's forehead.
Kamenov slips a nice elbow through Hamundarson's hands, connecting with Hamundarson's forehead.
Hamundarson is looking for a sweep. Kamenov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenov seems to be working for a kimura but Hamundarson defends the submission attempt.
Kamenov throwing shots but Hamundarson is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenov working Hamundarson over with strikes.
Hamundarson is looking to improve his position.
Kamenov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamenov working over Hamundarson with some ground and pound. Hamundarson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kamenov wants to take a breather but Hamundarson is having none of it.
Kamenov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamundarson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hamundarson is trying to maintain the position but Kamenov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kamenov lands strikes from half guard.
Kamenov is nestled in close to Hamundarson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kamenov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kamenov is pressing down on Hamundarson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamundarson is holding on for now.
Hamundarson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kamenov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kamenov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hamundarson pushes Kamenov off looking to stand but Kamenov dives back in and keeps control.
Kamenov is nestled in close to Hamundarson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kamenov working over Hamundarson with some ground and pound. Hamundarson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamenov in particular looking to stall.
Kamenov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hamundarson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kamenov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kamenov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kamenov trying to control from half guard but Hamundarson is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenov is nestled in close to Hamundarson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamundarson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamenov on the ground.
Kamenov is taking a breather. Hamundarson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kamenov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamen Kamenov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kamenov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hamundarson!
Hamundarson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hamundarson forces Kamenov back against the cage and clinches.
Hamundarson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamen Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamundarson drives through and clinches with Kamenov against the cage.
Hamundarson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamundarson tries to sprawl but Kamenov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kamenov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kamenov uses his free foot to push down on Hamundarson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hamundarson.
Kamenov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kamenov working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamundarson tries to hold on but Kamenov postures up.
Hamundarson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamundarson wants to control but Kamenov is having none of it.
Kamenov lands a big shot there that rocks Hamundarson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hamundarson taking shots to the head.
 Hamundarson is rocked!
Kamenov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Hamundarson! Kamenov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Hamundarson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamen Kamenov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ace Giannis Ignacio (ranked 2554 p4p, 4178 weight class) and Kabala Magaluff (ranked 353 p4p, 524 weight class). Ignacio comes into the arena with This is the Moment blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Magaluff's choice of entrance music: Shalom. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 11 - 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 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignacio.
Ignacio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magaluff is out of range.
Ignacio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magaluff is out of range.
Magaluff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignacio throws out the jab.
Magaluff slips under a jab from Ignacio.
Magaluff fails with a takedown attempt.
Magaluff shoots in for a takedown but Ignacio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magaluff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magaluff misses with a takedown attempt
and Ignacio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ace Giannis Ignacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabala Magaluff.
Magaluff fails with a takedown attempt.
Ignacio with a nice cross.
Ignacio works Magaluff's body with a nice hook.
Ignacio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magaluff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ignacio avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignacio keeps Magaluff at a distance using the push kick.
Ignacio with a hook.
Magaluff closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ignacio is looking for a sweep.
Ignacio throws Magaluff to one side and escapes!
Magaluff takes one to the side of the head.
Ace Giannis Ignacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magaluff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Magaluff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignacio.
Magaluff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magaluff slips under a jab.
Magaluff fails with the takedown
and Ignacio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magaluff thinking.
Magaluff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignacio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magaluff! Ignacio lets Magaluff back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Magaluff is rocked!
It looks like Kabala Magaluff has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magaluff was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignacio.
Ignacio throws a lazy right hand but Magaluff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignacio - that will leave a mark!
Magaluff looks winded!
Magaluff fails with the takedown
and Ignacio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magaluff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kabala Magaluff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magaluff jabs Ignacio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ignacio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ignacio connects with a single shot there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignacio.
Crack! A monster head kick from Ignacio and Magaluff falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ignacio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ace Giannis Ignacio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Boxaaja (ranked 3844 p4p, 2371 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 490 p4p, 331 weight class). Yef Yew 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 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phol Boxaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 3, fighting out of London, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yew scores with a push kick.
Yew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yew works the jab nicely.
Yew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boxaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Yew circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Boxaaja to the canvas! Boxaaja doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Yew keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yef Yew!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Greenland (ranked 1251 p4p, 1830 weight class) and Julio Falcon (ranked 53 p4p, 73 weight class). Greenland comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Be Like You. Julio Falcon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 15 - 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julio Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon looks to land a left hand but Greenland moved out of range nicely.
Greenland throws a hook but Falcon avoids it easily.
Falcon clinches up against the cage.
Greenland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Falcon has him pressed against the cage.
Greenland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falcon misses with a punch to the body.
Greenland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Falcon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Falcon is trying to control. Greenland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Falcon prevents Greenland from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Falcon connects with a nice short shot to Greenland's temple.
Falcon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greenland wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greenland is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Falcon scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenland is not content to let Falcon control the position.
Greenland has hold of Falcon's hands but Falcon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greenland wants to control but Falcon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Falcon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Falcon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Falcon trying to control the action but Greenland is working from the bottom.
Falcon is nestled in close to Greenland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Falcon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Falcon working over Greenland with some ground and pound. Greenland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Falcon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greenland is defending against the submission attempts here by Falcon.
Greenland wants to control but Falcon is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Falcon connects with a nice short shot to Greenland's temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Falcon working the head and body with strikes.
Greenland gets back to full guard.
Falcon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greenland's head.
Falcon stays in close to Greenland's body and controls the position.
Falcon preventing the sweep.
Greenland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon lands a couple of elbows.
Falcon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Falcon throws a big elbow that misses.
Falcon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Falcon is looking to work some ground and pound but Greenland has wrist control.
Falcon works over Greenland with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greenland is on top in guard.
Falcon has Greenland pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Falcon is on top in guard.
Falcon works over Greenland with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcon lands a couple of digs.
Greenland has momentary wrist control but Falcon slips an elbow through the middle.
Falcon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Greenland is rocked!
Falcon postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Greenland covers up, he's hurt! Falcon keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Falcon and the ref steps in to end the fight! Falcon can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julio Falcon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Athos Knox (ranked 1081 p4p, 1526 weight class) and Murilo Ninja (ranked 150 p4p, 212 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Click Click Boom | Saliva. Athos Knox 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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Athos Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murilo Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ninja has time to react.
Ninja lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ninja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Ninja walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Ninja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ninja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Knox slips a jab from Ninja.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws a hook but Ninja blocks it.
A combination from Ninja does no damage.
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!
Ninja tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox stuns Ninja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ninja throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ninja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ninja pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox just leaning against Ninja, taking a breather.
Ninja looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox prevents a body shot from Ninja.
Ninja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knox prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox scores with a hook.
Ninja misses with a right hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Ninja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninja feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ninja throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Ninja misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ninja.
Knox is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Knox misses.
Ninja throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Ninja throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ninja misses with a right hand
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ninja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Ninja misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ninja with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
Ninja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ninja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Athos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murilo Ninja.
Ninja tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Donk. Ninja catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Ninja misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox slips a jab from Ninja.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ninja momentarily.
Ninja doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ninja misses.
Ninja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Knox's head coaches at Underground Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ninja wants to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
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!
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Ninja throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Ninja misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Athos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Athos Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
A jab from Knox misses.
Ninja stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox jabs Ninja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Athos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninja misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Ninja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ninja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ninja is rocked!
Ninja swings widly with a right hand
and Knox counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ninja out cold! What a finish! Knox is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Athos Knox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 804 p4p, 789 weight class) and Danny Wyadd (ranked 117 p4p, 116 weight class). Danny Wyadd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Danny Wyadd!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyadd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Choo checks it well.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Wyadd staying out of range there.
Choo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wyadd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wyadd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Choo did well to prevent Wyadd getting side control.
Choo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Choo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wyadd passes to side control.
Choo wants to control but Wyadd postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd cracks Choo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Choo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Choo is trying to get back to half guard.
Wyadd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wyadd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Choo, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd tries for a kimura but Choo is defending well.
Wyadd tries for a kimura but Choo is defending well.
Choo is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Choo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Choo is not content to let Wyadd control the position.
Choo tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choo struggling a bit here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choo regains half guard, as Wyadd was trying to land strikes.
Wyadd slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wyadd wants to control but Choo is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wyadd dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Choo digs a good hook to Wyadd's body.
Wyadd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Wyadd misses.
Wyadd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choo.
Wyadd tries a head kick but it misses.
Choo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wyadd swats away the attempt to clinch by Choo.
Choo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Choo misses its intended target.
Choo moves away from the strike by Wyadd.
Wyadd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyadd misses with a hook.
Wyadd works the jab nicely.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown but Choo shows good takedown defense.
Wyadd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wyadd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Choo appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo throws a body punch but Wyadd moves out of range.
Wyadd feints a counter leg kick.
Choo clinches.
Choo throws a head punch that misses.
Wyadd throws an elbow that misses.
Wyadd misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wyadd.
Choo is trying to force a seperation but Wyadd has the dominant position.
Wyadd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wyadd misses with a knee to the head.
Wyadd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Choo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Choo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wyadd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choo fails to pull guard.
Choo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wyadd.
A nice left hand lands by Choo.
Choo tries to pull guard but Wyadd won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Choos head.
Wyadd lands a body shot.
Choo tries to pull guard but Wyadd won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mew Choo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyadd takes a shot to the head.
Wyadd throws a punch but it's blocked by Choo.
Wyadd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyadd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Choo has a couple of punches blocked by Wyadd.
A nice left hand lands by Wyadd.
Wyadd putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Choo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wyadd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wyadd avoiding damage.
Choo blocking some punches.
Wyadd lands a right hand.
Wyadd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wyadd walks away with a smile on his face. Choo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wyadd blocks a jab.
A jab from Wyadd misses.
It looked like Choo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choo tries to clinch but Wyadd is having none of it.
Wyadd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wyadd lands with a right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wyadd tries to throw a body punch but Choo avoids it by throwing Wyadd back against the cage.
Choo fails to pull guard.
Choo tries to pull guard but Wyadd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wyadd digs a right hand into Choo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Choo's gas tank.
Wyadd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Wyadd.
Choo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Choo looking to stall.
Wyadd scores with a shoulder strike.
Wyadd misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Wyadd.
Choo pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wyadd content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Choo has locked up a guillotine! Choo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wyadd is holding on here and Choo must be using up a lot of energy. Wyadd has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Choo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mew Choo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 1148 p4p, 1737 weight class) and Josu Aingeru (ranked 157 p4p, 237 weight class). Henry Lancaster 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josu Aingeru!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aingeru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Aingeru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Aingeru 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.
Lancaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aingeru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Aingeru slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Aingeru lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
Lancaster takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
Lancaster feints a jab promting Aingeru to slip. Lancaster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aingeru slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Josu Aingeru has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lancaster cracks Aingeru with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lancaster has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aingeru to stand back up!
Lancaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aingeru to score with a decent uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aingeru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Lancaster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lancaster.
Lancaster sends Aingeru crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lancaster is motioning to the referee to let Aingeru up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Aingeru is rocked!
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster sends Aingeru crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lancaster is motioning to the referee to let Aingeru up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Aingeru is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aingeru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aingeru seems to have recovered his senses.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Aingeru has knocked Lancaster down with a huge combo! Aingeru steps away and waves a wobbly Lancaster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Aingeru counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aingeru missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aingeru slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Aingeru's shoulder, as Aingeru tries to avoid the shot.
Aingeru avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aingeru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lancaster scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Aingeru avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Aingeru circles away.
Aingeru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Aingeru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Aingeru misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aingeru.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Aingeru to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Lancaster does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Aingeru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Aingeru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Josu Aingeru's cut even more.
Aingeru misses with a hook
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aingeru.
Aingeru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
letting Aingeru counter with a right hand.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aingeru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Aingeru moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aingeru lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aingeru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Aingeru throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aingeru throws out the jab.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aingeru.
Aingeru on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the body from Lancaster misses
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aingeru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lancaster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Aingeru counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Henry Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aingeru moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a jab when Aingeru was well out of range.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aingeru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aingeru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Lancaster misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster wants to clinch up but Aingeru keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Aingeru misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aingeru ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Aingeru slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Aingeru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aingeru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aingeru throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Aingeru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Aingeru's shoulder, as Aingeru tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aingeru moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Aingeru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Aingeru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Aingeru ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Aingeru misses.
Aingeru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
A countering left hand to the body from Aingeru misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aingeru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lancasters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster defending well as Aingeru loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster throws a hook but Aingeru blocks it.
Aingeru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Aingeru moves away and avoids it.
Aingeru moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Aingeru throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Aingeru counters with a straight right hand.
Aingeru moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aingeru.
Aingeru 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 swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Good standup being displayed there by Aingeru as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster scores with a nice strike.
Aingeru throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aingeru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Aingeru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
Aingeru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aingeru. Aingeru circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aingeru connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster's belly button to the back.
Lancaster throws a right hand that misses
and Aingeru counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aingeru slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Aingeru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Aingeru.
Aingeru throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aingeru throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josu Aingeru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josu Aingeru's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Aingeru. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Aingeru's head but Aingeru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aingeru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Aingeru lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aingeru throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Aingeru. That snapped Lancaster's head back.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Aingeru shakes it off.
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 missing with a left hand there. Aingeru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Aingeru misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aingeru in his tracks.
Aingeru misses with an uppercut.
Aingeru scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aingeru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Aingeru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aingeru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aingeru throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Aingeru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Aingeru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aingeru was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Aingeru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aingeru throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aingeru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aingeru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lancaster is rocked!
Aingeru drops Lancaster with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lancaster looks back up at him and smiles so Aingeru waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Aingeru counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Lancaster out cold! What a finish! Aingeru is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Josu Aingeru!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Mihailov (ranked 262 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Ross Barkley (ranked 37 p4p, 124 weight class). Ross Barkley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hristo Mihailov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mihailov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barkley smiles and moves away.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihailov is just out of range.
We've been informed that Barkley 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mihailov misses with a body kick.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Mihailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barkley connects with the punch.
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mihailov, pushing him back against the cage.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Mihailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihailovs head.
Barkley stalling the fight.
Mihailov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihailov.
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!
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihailov is trying to pull guard but Barkley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barkley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Mihailov scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hristo Mihailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley scores with a nice right hand.
Barkley digs a good body shot into Mihailov's ribs.
Barkley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mihailov to the ground. Barkley is now in Mihailov's guard.
Barkley stopping the sweep attempt from Mihailov.
Barkley chips away with some ground and pound.
Barkley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barkley working the body and head with strikes.
Barkley in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barkley is trying to get an arm triangle but Mihailov is defending well.
Barkley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mihailov keeps working.
Barkley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mihailov is trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Barkley crashes against the mat.
Barkley controlling the position from side mount.
Barkley throws an elbow but Mihailov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mihailov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barkley stalling.
Mihailov wants to get back to full guard.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mihailov defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihailov's head.
Barkley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mihailov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barkley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barkley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mihailov taking some punishment here, with Barkley in his half guard.
Mihailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barkley on the ground.
Barkley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barkley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mihailov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barkley is nestled in close to Mihailov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mihailov is staying active underneath Barkley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barkley passes to full mount!
Mihailov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barkley looking to finish Mihailov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mihailov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Barkley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mihailov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barkley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mihailov is in a horrible position here. Barkley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mihailov is rocked!
Mihailov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley lands a big shot to the head and Mihailov winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ross Barkley!
Ross Barkley is the new heavyweight champion!
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