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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micael Galvao (ranked 6691 p4p, 6199 weight class) and Hossein Vaziri (ranked 182 p4p, 182 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micael Galvao !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao closes the distance and pushes Vaziri back into the cage.
Galvao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Galvao has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vaziri should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Galvao has tightened it up now! Vaziri should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Micael Galvao !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Roy (ranked 1700 p4p, 2749 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 239 p4p, 354 weight class). Roy comes to the cage accompanied by General Lee. Sin has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Sin.
Sin wants to clinch up but Roy keeps it at a distance.
Roy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roy.
Roy forces Sin back against the cage and clinches.
Sin jumps guard and drags Roy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sin, not yet.
Roy looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy won't allow Sin to get back to his feet.
Sin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin is pulling down on Roy's head. It's preventing any offense from Roy, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sin wants to stand but Roy is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roy pinned against the cage. Roy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sin misses with a body kick.
Sin closes the distance and clinches.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Sin wants a takedown but no success here.
Sin jumps guard but Roy stands there with Sin around his waist. Sin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sin.
Roy effectively controlling the action here.
Sin looking for a takedown.
Sin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roy walks away with a smile on his face. Sin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sin avoids the body shot from Roy.
Sin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roy is trying to stall.
Roy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roy lands with a light punch inside.
Sin tries for a takedown but Roy manages to get underhooks.
Sin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Roy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin decides to pull guard.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roy wants to control from the top but Sin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sin looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy stands up over Sin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Roy is really struggling to control Sin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sin wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Roy won't allow Sin to get back to his feet.
Sin keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roy is one step ahead there.
Roy scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Sin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sin's guard.
Roy stalling.
Sin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sin.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Sin is keeping the position.
Sin wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sin wants to stand and escape but Roy is having none of it.
Roy slips nicely into half guard.
Roy trying to control from half guard but Sin is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Roy dominated that round.
That's time! Roy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roy sprawls well. Roy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sin gets slowly back to his feet.
Sin misses with a body punch
and Roy counters with a left and a right that stings Sin.
Sin cracks Roy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roy clinches with his opponent.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sin tries to score a body lock takedown but Roy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sin.
Roy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roy is defending well.
Roy lands with a light punch inside.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sin can do to turn this around?
Roy lands a nice elbow.
Sin is trying to drag Roy to the mat but Roy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sin is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roy.
Sin is looking for a takedown.
Sin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roy prevents it.
Lee Roy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roy gets underhooks to prevent Sin's takedown attempt.
Sin prevents a body shot from Roy.
Sin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Sin wants a takedown but no success here.
Roy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roy is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Roy.
Sin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roy.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy taking a breather.
Sin letting Roy take a breather here.
Roy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roy prevents it.
Roy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roy.
Roy gets underhooks to prevent Sin's takedown attempt.
Sin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roy stalls.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sin wants to take the fight to the mat but Roy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roy prevents it.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Roy stops a takedown attempt from Sin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Roy lands an uppercut.
Roy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Roy presses Sin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Roy.
Roy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sin or not.
Roy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Roy.
Roy lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roy lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roy throws an elbow but misses.
Sin is looking for a takedown.
Roy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roy is pushing Sin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roy lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy'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.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Roy scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Roy.
Sin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sin throws a leg kick but Roy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Roy coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Roy.
Roy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Roy slips under a jab from Sin.
Roy drops Sin with a big left hand and mounts him. Sin is in big trouble!
 Sin is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Roy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sin moves into the clinch.
Sin looking for a takedown.
Roy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sin jumps guard but Roy stands there with Sin around his waist. Sin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sin.
Sin is looking for a takedown.
Sin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roy is defending well.
Roy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Roy lands an elbow that stopped Sin in his tracks for a moment.
Roy lands a shoulder strike.
Sin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roy lands an elbow inside that Sin shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sin takes an elbow to the temple.
Sin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sin wants to take the fight to the mat but Roy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy lands an elbow that stopped Sin in his tracks for a moment.
Sin is still on wobbly legs! Can Roy finish him?
Roy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin is looking for a takedown.
Sin seems to have recovered his senses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Roy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Roy.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Roy lands with a light punch inside.
Roy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Roy fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roy.
Roy misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Roy to work.
Sin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roy prevents it.
Roy lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Lee Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy gets through Sin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roy is pressed up against the cage. Sin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roy down to the mat. Roy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin is looking to clinch but Roy is avoiding it.
Sin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Roy.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee Roy is winning the standup battle so far.
Roy scores with a shot to the body.
Roy takes a swing at Sin's ribcage but misses.
Roy takes the fight into the clinch.
Roy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sin is trying to drag Roy to the mat but Roy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin goes for a takedown attempt but Roy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roy throws the kick towards the body but Sin avoids it.
Roy lands with a hook. Sin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sin gets tackled into the cage by Roy. Roy maintains the clinch.
Roy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roy digs a right hand into Sin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sin's gas tank.
Sin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Roy has Sin pressed against the cage.
Roy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee Roy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roy scores with a shoulder strike.
Sin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roy after a bit of a struggle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sin tries to score a body lock takedown but Roy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sin tries for a takedown but Roy manages to get underhooks.
Roy works on Sin's body with a couple of short punches.
Roy throws a head punch that misses.
Roy is pressed up against the cage. Sin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roy down to the mat. Roy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roy lands with a nice body punch.
Roy connects with the punch.
Roy scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Roy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Roy!
Lee Roy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 810 p4p, 917 weight class) and Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 116 p4p, 135 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman Karlsson works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson backing away here, and Kuznetsov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a solid leg kick but Kuznetsov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hedman Karlsson.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuznetsov misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a three punch combo!
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hedman Karlsson.
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!
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hedman Karlsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hedman Karlsson doesn't seem phased though.
Hedman Karlsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov clobbers Hedman Karlsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been informed that Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to wear down Kuznetsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov digs a good body shot into Hedman Karlsson's ribs.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Hedman Karlsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hedman Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuznetsov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson saw it coming and moves away.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Hedman Karlsson avoids the punch easily.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hedman Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses its target.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Hedman Karlsson moved out of range nicely.
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantin Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a good body shot.
Hedman Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hedman Karlsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hedman Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuznetsov's knee momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Kuznetsov takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Hedman Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Kuznetsov throws a counter combo.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Hedman Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Nice cross by Hedman Karlsson.
Kuznetsov wants to land a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
Hedman Karlsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Hedman Karlsson misses
and Kuznetsov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hedman Karlsson cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hedman Karlsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Hedman Karlsson avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hedman Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hedman Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuznetsov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson thows a body kick. Kuznetsov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
Kuznetsov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuznetsov jabs Hedman Karlsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An inside leg kick lands from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hedman Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a spinning back kick!
Hedman Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a combination but Kuznetsov avoids it well.
Hedman Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hedman Karlsson tries a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konstantin Kuznetsov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hedman Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a straight right. Kuznetsov didn't see that one coming.
Hedman Karlsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedman Karlsson misses the body punch
and Kuznetsov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuznetsov at a distance.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hedman Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabs at Hedman Karlsson's body.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Hedman Karlsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedman Karlsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hedman Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hedman Karlsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov flicks out a counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson steps away.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Hedman Karlsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Hedman Karlsson's body. Hedman Karlsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Konstantin Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Hedman Karlsson slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A lazy left from Hedman Karlsson finds it's target.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hedman Karlsson feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hedman Karlsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Hedman Karlsson - just one landing.
Hedman Karlsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Hedman Karlsson does no damage.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov jabs Hedman Karlsson right on the nose. Hedman Karlsson blinks but takes it well.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hedman Karlsson is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hedman Karlsson cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Hedman Karlsson takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a kick to the body.
Hedman Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a single shot there.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Hedman Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Hedman Karlsson throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Hedman Karlsson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hedman Karlsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hedman Karlsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konstantin Kuznetsov.
Well Kuznetsov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Konstantin Kuznetsov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Chico Grande (ranked 668 p4p, 427 weight class) and Finnish Experiment (ranked 83 p4p, 51 weight class). Grande kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead By Dawn by Deicide . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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149
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Chico Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grande has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Experiment connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Jesus Chico Grande has been cut.
Grande misses with a left hand
and Grande takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Experiment 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.
Experiment swinging wildly here.
Grande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Experiment throws a lazy right hand but Grande sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grande.
Grande misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Experiment counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Grande swings away with a body shot that misses
and Experiment counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grande fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande clinches.
Experiment lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grande or not.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
Experiment lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment misses with some punches.
Experiment'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.
Grande swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Experiment.
Experiment tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Experiment scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grande tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
Experiment cracks Grande with a nice body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Grande blocks the elbow strike.
Grande misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment controls the action.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
Experiment throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Experiment lands a hook that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Experiment blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands a body shot.
Experiment lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Experiment.
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Experiment swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with the head strike.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment or not.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Experiment just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grande's brow.
Experiment scores with a hook to the body.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Grande.
Experiment tries a body shot but Grande blocks it.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande blocks an elbow strike.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment prevents a body shot from Grande.
Experiment lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment or not.
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grande working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grande creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Experiment doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment prevents a body shot from Grande.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Experiment avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande lands with a light punch inside.
Experiment scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Experiment - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grande lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesus Chico Grande will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
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.
Grande cracks a nice hook into Experiment's ribs.
Grande throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grande cracks Experiment with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grande looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Experiment throws a low kick but Grande moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grande.
Grande lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Grande tenderised Experiment's leg. Experiment is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment catches Grande with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grande works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jesus Chico Grande is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande wants to land a leg kick but Experiment is out of range.
Experiment takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Grande there.
Grande throws a sloppy body shot
and Experiment connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grande connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Experiment counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grande thinking.
Experiment tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Experiment avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jesus Chico Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment slips under a jab from Grande.
Experiment only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grande throws a shot from downtown. Experiment moves away and avoids it.
Grande 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.
Grande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment throws a body shot but no joy.
Grande just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grande lunges at Experiment with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Experiment's hand.
Experiment fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment's sensitive parts.
Experiment lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Experiment closes the distance and pushes Grande back into the cage.
Grande lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Experiment scores with a nice hook to the head.
Experiment is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Experiment creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grande takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jesus Chico Grande's cut is getting worse.
Experiment softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grande letting Experiment take a breather here.
Experiment stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Experiment misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment slows down the pace here.
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Experiment.
Grande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment working aggressively here.
Experiment lands a shoulder strike.
Grande lands an uppercut.
Experiment lands an uppercut.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
Experiment throws a punch but it's blocked by Grande.
A hook to the body from Experiment.
Experiment lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grande backwards.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grande.
Experiment blocking some punches.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Grande in his tracks for a moment.
Experiment prevents a body shot from Grande.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lands with a right to the head.
Finnish Experiment seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Experiment lands a shoulder strike.
Experiment's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Experiment lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Grande.
A right handed body shot lands from Experiment.
Grande working aggressively here.
Experiment misses with the head strike.
Experiment softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment wants to stall.
Experiment lands an elbow just above Grande 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Experiment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment digs a right hand underneath Grande's ribcage. Grande let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grande cracks Experiment with a nice body shot.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finnish Experiment will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jesus Chico Grande's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Grande misses the shot to the body.
Experiment blocks a leg kick.
Grande throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grande lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grande wants to slow Experiment down by chopping away at his legs.
Grande misses with a looping left.
Grande throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Experiment looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grande blocks a head kick by Experiment.
Grande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment tries to land a leg kick but Grande saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande misses with a body shot.
Experiment is looking for the big counter here.
Grande throws a solid leg kick but Experiment takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grande.
Experiment looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Experiment takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grande throws a leg kick
and Experiment counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grande blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande is looking to slow Experiment down with leg kicks.
Experiment lands a leg kick that knocks Grande off balance momentarily.
Grande lands with a good body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Experiment! Grande is out on his feet! Experiment rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Grande is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Grande is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment!
A less than humble Finnish Experiment misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jesus Chico Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Spinks (ranked 379 p4p, 286 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 56 p4p, 41 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jackson Spinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Presley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Presley raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spinks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Presley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spinks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Presley moves away.
Spinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spinks misses with an uppercut.
Presley unleashes a big counter combination but Spinks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Presley clinches.
Spinks lands a shot to the body.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spinks's elbow.
Spinks drags the fight down to the ground.
Spinks wants to sweep here but Presley controlling him for the moment.
Spinks working for a triangle but Presley defends it easily.
Spinks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Presley looking to sit in guard and control but Spinks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks wants to control from the top but Presley keeps moving.
Presley seems keen to control Spinks's posture.
Spinks wants to control from the top but Presley keeps moving.
Spinks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spinks looking to pass the guard.
Presley has his hands on Spinks's head, controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational inform us that Presley has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spinks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spinks wants to pass the guard but Presley is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Presley pulls Spinks in to control the position.
Spinks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Presley managing to control the position.
Spinks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spinks wants to control from the top but Presley keeps moving.
Spinks 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.
Spinks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Presley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Presley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Presley looking for a sweep. Not yet Presley, not yet.
Spinks passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spinks thows a huge punch but Presley dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks is taking a breather. Presley 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.
Spinks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spinks wants to control but Presley is keeping him busy.
Presley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Presley trying to hold on to Spinks's head to control him but Spinks postures up.
Presley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Presley moves into full guard.
Spinks trying to control the position from guard on top but Presley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Presley wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Presley keeping moving, preventing Spinks from controlling successfully.
Spinks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spinks wants to control from the top but Presley keeps moving.
Spinks pushing down on Presley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Presley won't allow Spinks to pass to mount.
Spinks is working hard here to advance position.
Presley wants to get back to full guard.
Presley trying to control here.
Presley is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Presley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spinks is working away from the top position though.
Spinks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Presley is just riding it out for now. Spinks eventually gives up the hold.
Presley manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Spinks 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.
Presley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spinks connects with a right hand. Presley shakes it off.
Spinks 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.
Presley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Presley tries to clinch
and Spinks counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Presley fails to land with a series of punches.
Spinks throws the left hand but Presley avoids the punch easily.
Spinks throws a right hand that Presley ducks under and follows up with a left that Presley also avoids with ease.
Spinks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spinks misses with a body punch
and Presley counters with a nice leg kick.
Spinks throws a body punch but Presley moves out of range.
Spinks lands a lovely overhand right.
Presley throws a head kick that Spinks semi-blocks.
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!
Presley walks into a straight right hand from Spinks.
Presley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Presley tries to clinch up.
Spinks swings for the body but Presley moves out of range.
Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Presley moves away.
Spinks lands a glancing blow to the side of Presley's head.
Spinks avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Presley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spinks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presley looks to score with a jab to the body but Spinks is just out of range.
Spinks lands with a right hand.
Presley scores with a nice right hand.
Presley slips under a jab from Spinks.
Presley moves into the clinch.
Spinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Presley can do to turn this around?
Presley working Spinks over with knees to the body.
Spinks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Presley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Spinks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Presley.
Spinks prevents a body shot from Presley.
Spinks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Presley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spinks blocks it with crossed arms.
Spinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Presley crunches a lovely knee into Spinks's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley lands with a light punch inside.
Spinks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spinks prevents a body shot from Presley.
Spinks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Presley missing with knees to the body.
Presley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spinks working aggressively here.
Presley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Spinks backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Presley.
Spinks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Presley trying to land knees to the body.
Presley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Presley lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spinks.
A short left from Presley.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Spinks backwards.
Spinks jumps guard but Presley stands there with Spinks around his waist. Spinks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spinks fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley lands with a left to the head.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Spinks backwards.
Spinks is working for takedown but Presley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spinks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Presley.
Presley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spinks.
Presley lands a right hand.
Spinks has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
Spinks fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Spinks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spinks's elbow.
Spinks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spinks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Spinks controls the action.
Spinks throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Spinks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spinks has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Spinks controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spinks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Presley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley is working Spinks over against the cage.
Spinks jumps guard but Presley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spinks lands with a light punch inside.
Spinks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Presley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Presley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Presley.
Presley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Presley wants to clinch up but Spinks keeps it at a distance.
Spinks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Presley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spinks. That did some damage!
Spinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Presley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Presley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spinks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson Spinks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley is controlling Spinks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Let's hope that Presley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spinks throws the left hand but Presley avoids the punch easily.
Elvis Presley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Presley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Presley misses with a right hand
and Spinks counters with a nice body shot.
Presley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spinks.
A swing and a miss from Presley.
Spinks misses with a looping left.
Spinks slips a jab and a cross from Presley.
Spinks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Presley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Presley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spinks if he has to take too many more of those.
Spinks misses with a hook.
Presley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Presley. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spinks blocks a head kick by Presley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Presley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Presley connects with the punch.
Spinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Presley scores with a leg kick.
Presley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Presley fakes the leg kick and cracks Spinks in the body.
Presley takes one on the button.
Presley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Presley.
Spinks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Presley has Spinks up against the cage in a clinch.
Spinks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Presley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spinks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Presley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spinks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Presley uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Spinks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Presley controls the pace.
Presley pushes down on Spinks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Presley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spinks is staying active underneath Presley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Presley is looking to advance position but Spinks won't allow it.
Spinks tries to roll over but Presley keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spinks trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spinks wants to get back to full guard.
Spinks won't allow Presley to pass to mount.
Presley prevents Spinks from improving his position.
Presley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spinks is looking to improve his position.
Spinks actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Presley trying to control the action but Spinks is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Presley to score with a decent uppercut.
Presley throws a leg kick but Spinks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spinks scores with a nice head shot.
Presley tries to land a front kick but Spinks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Presley misses with a kick to the body.
Presley swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
Spinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Presley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elvis Presley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Presley looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range.
A slow jab from Presley misses its intended target.
A low kick lands for Spinks.
Spinks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spinks wants to control but Presley is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elvis Presley.
I think Presley 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Elvis Presley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Elvis Presley waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Beliy (ranked 604 p4p, 178 weight class) and Rudy Rhod (ranked 79 p4p, 23 weight class). Beliy comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Rhod has chosen Prince - Kiss as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sasha Beliy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rudy Rhod!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beliy lands with an overhand left.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Beliy keeps it at a distance.
Rhod clinches up with Beliy and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rhod.
Beliy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod presses Beliy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Beliy blocking some punches.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod's coach down at Torcida MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rhod's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Beliy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beliy tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Beliy back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beliy lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Beliy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beliy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
Beliy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beliy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Rhod tries a quick counter leg kick but Beliy is wise to it.
Beliy misses with a leg kick
and Rhod counters with a thumping low kick.
Beliy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head.
Beliy misses with a low kick as Rhod jumps back.
Beliy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rhod checks a low kick from Beliy.
Beliy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beliy gets tackled into the cage by Rhod. Rhod maintains the clinch.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Rhod.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Beliy.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod lands an uppercut.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Beliy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beliy misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beliy thumps Rhod with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
Beliy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod lands a nice looking body shot.
Beliy throws a push kick but Rhod slaps the foot to one side.
A left lands for Rhod.
Rhod rushes Beliy and presses him up against the cage.
Beliy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beliy breaks from the clinch.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Beliy.
Rhod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beliy.
Rhod moves into the clinch successfully.
Beliy can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Beliy.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod misses with a punch on the inside.
Beliy throws a head punch that misses.
Beliy has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rhod.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beliy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod gets through Beliy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beliy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beliy.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Beliy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Beliy throws a low kick, looking for Rhod's leg but Rhod calmly moves out of range.
Beliy throws a head kick but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod takes the fight into the clinch.
Beliy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod is working Beliy over against the cage.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beliy tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beliy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beliy lands with a right to the head.
Rhod drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beliy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rhod wants to get back to his feet but Beliy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beliy stays in close to Rhod's body and controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beliy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beliy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod tries to clinch there but Beliy circles away.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick
and Rhod counters with a good low kick that Beliy was not able to check.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beliy.
Beliy throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
Beliy misses with a kick to the body
and Rhod counters with a straight right hand.
Beliy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beliy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod moves into range and clinches up with Beliy.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
Rhod gets control of Beliy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rhod will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beliy wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
Beliy stays in close to Rhod's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhod has a closed guard, preventing Beliy from standing up.
Beliy trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
Beliy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beliy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beliy is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beliy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rhod will feel that in the morning.
Nice straight punches there by Beliy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beliy.
Rhod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beliy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beliy lands an uppercut.
Rhod can't get the takedown.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Beliy.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Beliy.
Rudy Rhod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod gets through Beliy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rhod fails to land.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beliy misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beliy lands a left hand.
Beliy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Beliy's head.
Beliy lands a shoulder strike.
Beliy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beliy breaks the clinch.
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Beliy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Rhod forces Beliy back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Beliy.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod tries to work over Beliy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beliy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beliy tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beliy tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod has Beliy pressed against the cage, preventing Beliy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beliy wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhod won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beliy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Rhod tries to clinch but Beliy is having none of it.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Beliy tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beliy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beliy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beliy.
A nice leg kick from Beliy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod moves in looking to clinch but Beliy pushes him off.
Beliy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beliy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rhod is looking to clinch but Beliy is avoiding it.
Beliy misses with a looping right.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beliy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beliy misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Beliy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beliy misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod rushes Beliy and presses him up against the cage.
Rhod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beliy backwards.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Beliy.
Beliy pushes Rhod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beliy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Beliy is predictable there
and Rhod counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rhod tries to clinch there but Beliy circles away.
Beliy just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod clinches up with Beliy and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Beliy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beliy.
Rhod lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Beliy.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beliy tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Beliy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Beliy.
Rhod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beliy pushes Rhod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beliy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beliy tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Beliy back against the cage.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beliy's elbow.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body.
Rhod working aggressively here.
A short left from Beliy.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beliy.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Beliy.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Beliy controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Beliy.
Beliy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beliy's head backwards.
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Beliy scores with a leg kick.
Rhod wants to clinch.
Beliy cracks Rhod with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beliy throws a sloppy head kick and Rhod moves out of range easily.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhod doesn't manage to clinch there - Beliy circles away.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Rhod rushes Beliy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beliy scores with a shoulder strike.
Beliy tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Beliy.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Beliy's head.
Beliy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Beliy gets through Rhod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhod is stalling here.
Beliy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beliy.
A right hook to the body lands for Beliy.
Beliy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beliy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beliy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beliy looks for the body kick but Rhod saw that one coming.
Beliy looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beliy looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod moves forwards but Beliy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beliy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rhod on the side of the head.
Rhod darts in and clinches Beliy up against the cage.
A short right from Rhod on the inside.
Rhod pushes Beliy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beliy takes a shot to the head.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beliy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beliy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beliy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Beliy can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Beliy scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sasha Beliy.
I think Beliy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sasha Beliy!
Sasha Beliy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Sorry Alex......'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy Rain (ranked 329 p4p, 203 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 50 p4p, 35 weight class). Rain comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm A Soldier. Heavy Rain 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heavy Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rain.
Rain scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Rain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain 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.
A shot to the body from Rain misses
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Rain feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Rain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rain blocks a leg kick.
Jones defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain throws a shot to the body.
Rain lands with a nice body kick.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rain digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Heavy Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Jones is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick lands from Rain.
Jones throws a series of punches but Rain moves out of range.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Rain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rain misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Rain keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Rain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rain scores with a jab.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Rain backing away here, and Jones unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Rain moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
Rain fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Rain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rain cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Rain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Rain connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Rain walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Rain fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Rain in a clinch.
Rain blocking some punches.
Rain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rain pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones stands up over Rain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Rain 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.
Rain walks into a left hand.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Rain lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Rain.
A combination from Rain does no damage.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rain.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rain.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with the combination.
Rain works the jab nicely.
Jones looks to clinch
and Rain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rain moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Rain scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Rain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Jones misses.
It looked like Rain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rain scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Rain throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the jab.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Heavy Rain is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Rain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rain with a jab.
Jones sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rain slips a jab from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Rain.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rain scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones staying out of range there.
Rain thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Rain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rain connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Rain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Rain had a free shot at his head there.
Rain scores with a jab.
Rain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain staying out of range there.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Rain dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rain misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Rain slips a jab from Jones.
Rain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Rain.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Rain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones takes one on the button.
Rain lands the left hand.
Rain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones checks a low kick from Rain.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Rain thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rain!
Jones dodges the punch combination from Rain.
Rain lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rain misses with a kick to the body.
Jones tries a quick counter leg kick but Rain is wise to it.
Jones misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Rain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rain dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick there by Rain.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rain swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rain.
Rain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain scores with a push kick.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Rain throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rain throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Rain lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Jones misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rain. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Rain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heavy Rain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heavy Rain!
In his post fight interview, Heavy Rain started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sunray Spike (ranked 93 p4p, 315 weight class) and Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 15 p4p, 47 weight class). Spike comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Kagonbo has chosen Voodoo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 31 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sunray Spike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bismack Kagonbo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagonbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Spike.
Kagonbo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kagonbo misses with a looping right.
Kagonbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spike.
 It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
Kagonbo throws a sloppy head kick
and Spike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kagonbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Spike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spike walks into a jab.
Spike misses with a straight right.
Spike misses with a straight left.
Kagonbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kagonbo finds it's way through Spike's defenses.
Spike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kagonbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kagonbo sizes up Spike with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spike blocks a head kick by Kagonbo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kagonbo.
Spike avoids the head kick by Kagonbo.
Bismack Kagonbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kagonbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kagonbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Spike off the cage and back into range.
Kagonbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Spike.
Spike lands a front kick.
Spike changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spike scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kagonbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spike counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kagonbo! Spike lets Kagonbo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kagonbo is rocked!
Kagonbo 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.
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!
Spike circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kagonbo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Spike wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sunray Spike!
After the fight, Sunray Spike was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Bismack Kagonbo spoke after the fight, saying 'Breathes heavily....growls...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Steele (ranked 170 p4p, 9 weight class) and Pekka Toivonen (ranked 23 p4p, 1 weight class). Steele comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Heart of Steel. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stanley Steele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele misses with a hook.
Steele misses with a hook to the body
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Toivonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen with a jab.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Steele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
Steele walks into a straight right hand from Toivonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele 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.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Toivonen moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Steele moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steele, pushing him back against the cage.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Toivonen tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Toivonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Toivonen taking a breather.
Steele lands a right hand.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Toivonen blocks with his arms.
Toivonen looking to stall.
Toivonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toivonen.
Steele is working Toivonen over against the cage.
Toivonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toivonen manages to break the clinch.
Steele tries to clinch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele connects with a jab.
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Toivonen cracks Steele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toivonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
Toivonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toivonen.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steele.
Nice body punch from Toivonen.
Toivonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stanley Steele's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toivonen clinches.
Toivonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toivonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toivonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toivonen tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Toivonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen is leaning against Steele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steele ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Steele no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steele is trying to control the position but Toivonen postures up.
Steele looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toivonen won't allow Steele to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Toivonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
A little jabbing left from Toivonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toivonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Toivonen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Toivonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toivonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Toivonen.
Steele is looking to wear down Toivonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Toivonen has closed the distance and engaged Steele in a clinch.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Toivonen.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Steele avoiding damage as Toivonen throws knees to the body.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toivonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Toivonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele working aggressively here.
Toivonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen is looking to chop away at Steele's legs.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steele throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen lands a body shot.
Toivonen connects with a right hand. Steele shakes it off.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Toivonen.
Steele wants to clinch up but Toivonen keeps it at a distance.
Steele lands with a nice body punch.
Toivonen wants to slow Steele down by chopping away at his legs.
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a head shot.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Steele slips a jab from Toivonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toivonen digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
Toivonen tries a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Steele 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.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
A head kick by Toivonen misses
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.
Steele slips a jab and a cross from Toivonen.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toivonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Toivonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Steele steps away.
Steele is looking to clinch but Toivonen is avoiding it.
Steele lands with a straight right. Toivonen didn't see that one coming.
Toivonen tries to land a front kick but Steele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toivonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stanley Steele's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen pushes Steele away with a front kick.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Toivonen scores with the left hand. Steele knows he should have avoided that one.
Toivonen takes one on the button.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen throws a head kick that half lands.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Toivonen misses with a double jab.
Steele works Toivonen's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jeez, Stanley Steele's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Toivonen pushes him off.
Toivonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steele on the side of the head.
Toivonen throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stanley Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pekka Toivonen! Pekka Toivonen retains his middleweight title!
Pekka Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Piano (ranked 2 p4p, 32 weight class) and Mister McNasty (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). Piano comes into the arena with Rick going ham on a bitch blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Piano !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Mister McNasty!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNasty moves into range and clinches up with Piano .
Piano lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNasty backwards.
Piano lands a body shot in the clinch.
McNasty blocks an uppercut.
Piano landing knees to the body.
McNasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Piano manages to break the clinch.
McNasty wants to clinch
letting Piano counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mister McNasty has been cut.
McNasty throws a lazy head kick
and Piano counters with a solid body kick.
McNasty looks winded!
McNasty swings widly with a right hand
and Piano counters with a body kick that stops McNasty in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Piano .
A nice leg kick from Piano , right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piano moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McNasty throws a head kick but Piano moves out of range.
McNasty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Piano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McNasty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNasty misses with a straight left.
Piano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Piano throws a head kick but McNasty moves out of range.
McNasty feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but McNasty is just out of range.
McNasty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McNasty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McNasty tries to clinch up
and Piano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Piano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Piano throws a powerful right kick. McNasty tried to block low but the kick was high! McNasty was taken right off of his feet! Piano jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Rick Piano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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