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SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Ruiz Mangas (ranked 1809 p4p, 2037 weight class) and John Makres (ranked 229 p4p, 258 weight class). Mangas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm a Soldier. Makres has chosen SABATON - Coat of Arms as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Makres!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makres moves away from the strike by Mangas.
It seemed like Makres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Mangas.
It appears Mangas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mangas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makres misses with a right hand
enabling Mangas to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangas.
A swing and a miss from Makres.
Makres misses with an uppercut
and Mangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makres moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Makres is predictable there
and Mangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makres tries a quick counter leg kick but Mangas is wise to it.
Mangas scores with a nice right hand.
Makres connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangas moves out of range of the leg kick from Makres.
A head kick misses from Makres.
Mangas misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangas checks a leg kick nicely.
Makres throws a leg kick
and Mangas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makres's guard.
Mangas advances position into side control!
Makres is trying to improve his position.
Makres keeps trying to improve his position.
Makres can't do much from the bottom here.
Makres is looking to regain half guard here but Mangas keeps moving and retains side control.
Makres regains half guard.
Mangas is looking to stall here but Makres recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangas is pushing down on Makres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makres is fighting to maintain full guard but Mangas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makres manages to get to full guard.
Makres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangas is aware though and is defending well.
Mangas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makres is keeping the position for now.
Makres throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mangas uses it to pass to side control.
Makres prevents Mangas from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangas is looking to take a break and control but Makres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres is looking for a sweep.
Mangas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makres keeps working.
Makres manages to get back to half guard.
Makres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makres trying to control from the bottom.
Makres is looking for a sweep. Mangas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mangas trying to pass the guard but Makres defending well.
Makres is not content to let Mangas control the position.
Makres actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Mangas is pressing down on Makres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makres is holding on for now.
Makres manages to get to full guard.
Makres is looking for a triangle here but Mangas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Makres tries to buck Mangas off but Mangas is having none of it.
Mangas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Makres.
Makres thows a leg kick but Mangas checks it
and Mangas counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Mangas misses.
Mangas checks a leg kick.
Mangas connects with a body shot.
Mangas tries to land a body kick
and Makres counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Makres.
Mangas throws a lazy right hand but Makres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Makres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres misses with a leg kick
and Mangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas tries a head kick but it misses.
Makres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makres defending well as Mangas loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makres has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A left lands for Mangas.
Mangas 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.
Makres checks a leg kick.
A big right from Makres misses.
Mangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangas connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangas counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Mangas dives in for a single leg takedown but Makres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Makres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makres jumps guard but Mangas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangas controls his hands.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Mangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mangas.
Mangas prevents Makres from breaking the clinch.
Mangas lands with a light punch inside.
Mangas has Makres pressed against the cage, preventing Makres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangas's elbow.
Makres lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangas.
Mangas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres tries to pull guard but Mangas holds him up against the cage and eventually Makres drops back down to his feet.
Mangas scores with a shot to the side of Makres's head.
Makres wants to break free but Mangas has control.
Makres breaks the clinch.
Makres throws a right hand that misses
and Mangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mangas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makres.
Makres throws a body punch but Mangas moves out of range.
Mangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makres.
Makres throws a leg kick
and Mangas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mangas.
Mangas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mangas is looking to work some ground and pound but Makres has wrist control.
Makres has his foot on Mangas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mangas works his way back into a safe position though.
Mangas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makres keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully.
Mangas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mangas tries to free his leg and advance position but Makres is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mangas trying to control the position from guard on top but Makres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Mangas misses.
Mangas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makres circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Makres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makres under the eye.
Makres throws a solid leg kick but Mangas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makres.
Mangas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mangas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Makres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangas defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mangas forces his way into half guard.
Mangas trying to pass the guard but Makres defending well.
Mangas is working for a submission of some sort.
Mangas content to control rather than advance.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mangas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makres manages to get to full guard.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mangas passes Makres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mangas tries to pass to full mount but Makres defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres is defending against the submission attempts here by Mangas.
Mangas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Makres's thigh. Makres counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Makres working for a triangle but Mangas defends it easily.
Makres being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mangas wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.
Mangas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangas has managed to get both his arms back between Makres's legs - danger averted.
Mangas trying to control but Makres is working from the bottom.
Makres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makres keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangas 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
A less than humble Ruben Ruiz Mangas misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koba Dvalishvili (ranked 1399 p4p, 1368 weight class) and Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 162 p4p, 158 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koba Dvalishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov lands an overhand right.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Dvalishvili.
Petrov swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Dvalishvili moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses the shot to the body.
Petrov's coach down at Ice Cream Parlour was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Petrov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dvalishvili is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili swinging wildly here.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrov throws a wild body kick that Dvalishvili sees coming a mile off.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Dvalishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dvalishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrov manages to circle out of the way.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Dvalishvili ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dvalishvili doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dvalishvili appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Petrov slips under a jab from Dvalishvili.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dvalishvili lands with an overhand left.
Dvalishvili is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dvalishvili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Dvalishvili didn't see that one coming.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Dvalishvili works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dvalishvili lands an uppercut.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dvalishvili escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Dvalishvili avoids nicely.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dvalishvili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petrov's head.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Dvalishvili dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy uppercut
and Dvalishvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Petrov throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a counter high kick but Petrov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dvalishvili manages to avoid it.
Dvalishvili is looking to counter punch.
Dvalishvili with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Dvalishvili throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick!
A clash of legs there as Dvalishvili blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to the nose.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov moves out of range as Dvalishvili strikes.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grigoriy Petrov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrov moves forwards but Dvalishvili connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Dvalishvili.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Dvalishvili tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking kick to the body. Petrov takes a step back to recover.
Dvalishvili tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Dvalishvili scores with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Dvalishvili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dvalishvili throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili throws a lazy body kick
and Petrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dvalishvili with a body shot.
Dvalishvili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Dvalishvili manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Dvalishvili.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dvalishvili checks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili misses with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves out of range of the strikes.
Dvalishvili works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dvalishvili drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrov as Dvalishvili tries to tie him up.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov lands a jab to Dvalishvili's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
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!
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Dvalishvili waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Dvalishvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Dvalishvili
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Dvalishvili is out of range.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Dvalishvili walks into a left hand.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Dvalishvili with a nice cross.
Dvalishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
A head kick by Dvalishvili misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dvalishvili rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Dvalishvili looks to throw a body kick
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Petrov's front leg with a kick but Petrov checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Dvalishvili blocks the low kick.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Dvalishvili takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Dvalishvili gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Dvalishvili's shoulder, as Dvalishvili tries to avoid the shot.
Dvalishvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dvalishvili checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dvalishvili lands a high kick!
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Dvalishvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili obviously looking to wear him down.
Dvalishvili throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but Petrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dvalishvili blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Dvalishvili down.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Dvalishvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Dvalishvili has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dvalishvili misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov stalling against the cage.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Petrov leaning against his opponent.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dvalishvili'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.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Petrov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dvalishvili prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dvalishvili is keeping busy.
Dvalishvili scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Dvalishvili.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Petrov both land. Nice combination.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Dvalishvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a jab when Dvalishvili was well out of range.
Dvalishvili looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body kick there by Dvalishvili.
Petrov checks a low kick from Dvalishvili.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dvalishvili tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dvalishvili eats them both and turns towards Petrov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Dvalishvili avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dvalishvili's head.
Dvalishvili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dvalishvili throws a head kick that half lands.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dvalishvili.
A head kick misses from Dvalishvili.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Dvalishvili uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov wants to slow Dvalishvili down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Dvalishvili wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dvalishvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Dvalishvili scores with a head kick. Petrov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dvalishvili throws out the jab.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dvalishvili's head backwards.
Dvalishvili misses with a head kick.
Dvalishvili throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Dvalishvili tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grigoriy Petrov.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Grigoriy Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 1072 p4p, 2556 weight class) and Jaquon Jones (ranked 152 p4p, 324 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaquon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stalinovich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Jaquon Jones has been cut.
Stalinovich closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalinovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stalinovich moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.
Stalinovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalinovich thinking.
Stalinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones lands with a hook. Stalinovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stalinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stalinovich drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Stalinovich waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That has opened up Jaquon Jones's cut even more.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalinovich throws a shot to the body.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich misses with a body shot
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a body punch but Stalinovich moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stalinovich's head.
Stalinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stalinovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones drops Stalinovich with a beautiful combination! Stalinovich stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!
 Stalinovich is rocked!
 It looks like Joseph Stalinovich has been cut.
Stalinovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Oh Stalinovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalinovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
A jab from Stalinovich does it's job there.
Stalinovich seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovich.
The cut above Jaquon Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A combination from Stalinovich does no damage.
Good exchange - Stalinovich coming out on top.
Stalinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalinovich tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stalinovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Stalinovich counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Stalinovich ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Stalinovich.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stalinovich tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Stalinovich crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalinovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalinovich clinches up against the cage.
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 Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stalinovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Stalinovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stalinovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stalinovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stalinovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich misses with a wild body shot.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph Stalinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalinovich can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Stalinovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Stalinovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones slips a straight right by Stalinovich.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Stalinovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Stalinovich jabs at Jones's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalinovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalinovich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to push Stalinovich away but Stalinovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Stalinovich keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalinovich presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to break free.
Stalinovich breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Stalinovich.
Jaquon Jones's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaquon Jones's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joseph Stalinovich!
After the fight, Joseph Stalinovich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koryu Miyagi (ranked 1546 p4p, 2508 weight class) and Valtteri Badass (ranked 181 p4p, 271 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koryu Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valtteri Badass!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Badass sprawls and moves away.
Miyagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyagi walks into a straight right hand from Badass.
Miyagi moves out of range as Badass strikes.
Miyagi is looking to clinch.
Miyagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miyagi has Badass up against the cage in a clinch.
Badass breaks the clinch.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miyagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Miyagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass lands with a hook. Miyagi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miyagi looks to clinch
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Badass throws a leg kick but Miyagi checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Miyagi as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Badass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Badass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass walks into a left hand.
Badass connects with a body shot.
Miyagi slips under a jab from Badass.
Badass works the jab nicely.
Miyagi connects with the punch.
A solid body kick from Badass.
Miyagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Miyagi backs off Badass throws a huge counter combo but Miyagi manages to avoid it all.
Badass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyagi throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badass gets tackled into the cage by Miyagi. Miyagi maintains the clinch.
Badass manages to break the clinch.
Miyagi has Badass up against the cage in a clinch.
Miyagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Badass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Badass up against the cage.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badass misses with a punch to the body.
Badass lands with a short shot to the head.
Badass can't break the clinch.
Badass misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Badass.
Miyagi has Badass pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Badass manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Badass.
Miyagi has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Miyagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Badass shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi blocking some punches.
Badass breaks from the clinch.
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Badass is avoiding it.
Badass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Badass takes a swing at Miyagi's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass cracks Miyagi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyagi dodges the punch combination from Badass.
Badass throws a push kick but Miyagi slaps the foot to one side.
Miyagi scores with a punch to the head.
Miyagi throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Badass flicks out a counter leg kick but Miyagi steps away.
Badass scores with a nice right hand.
Miyagi moves in looking to clinch but Badass pushes him off.
Badass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Badass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Miyagi throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Miyagi moves in looking to clinch but Badass pushes him off.
That kick from Badass tenderised Miyagi's leg. Miyagi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Badass. That snapped Miyagi's head back.
Badass lands with a shot 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!
Good leg kick by Badass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Badass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badass with the inside leg kick.
Badass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Badass is having none of it.
Badass lands a nice shot that snaps Miyagi's head back.
A big right from Miyagi misses.
Badass misses with a low kick.
Miyagi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Badass keeps the fight on the outside.
Miyagi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miyagi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miyagi cracks Badass with a good jab.
Miyagi clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass lands a hook that snaps the head of Miyagi backwards.
Badass wants to break free but Miyagi has control.
Badass breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valtteri Badass dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miyagi is looking to clinch but Badass is avoiding it.
Miyagi instigates a clinch.
Miyagi has hold of one of Badass's legs. Badass is fighting the takedown attempt but Miyagi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Badass wants to stand and escape but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi is looking to work some ground and pound but Badass has wrist control.
Badass wants to stand up but Miyagi is controlling him.
Badass scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A jab lands there for Badass.
Miyagi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miyagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Badass at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Badass.
Badass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miyagi's sensitive parts.
Badass misses with a looping left.
Miyagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
Badass misses the shot to the body.
Miyagi blocks a jab.
Miyagi looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Badass throws out a counter right but Miyagi avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Badass as Miyagi shoots in.
Valtteri Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Badass misses with a straight left.
Badass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Badass misses with a straight right.
Miyagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miyagi.
Badass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miyagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyagi throws out a powerful jab.
Miyagi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miyagi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Miyagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Badass but Badass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Badass circles away.
A little jabbing left from Badass on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badass misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Badass.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Badass is having none of it.
A nice side step and Badass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Badass takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miyagi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Badass's guard.
Badass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miyagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miyagi stops Badass from standing up.
Badass being controlled here, momentarily.
Badass wants to stand but Miyagi is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi won't allow Badass to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Badass keeps the fight on the outside.
Badass only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Badass throws a right hand that Miyagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Miyagi also avoids with ease.
Badass scores with a body shot.
Miyagi loads up on a big right hand but Badass slips the punch.
Badass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyagi.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miyagi.
Badass throws a shot from downtown. Miyagi moves away and avoids it.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Badass moves out of range.
Miyagi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Badass looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Badass wants to get back to his feet.
Badass has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Miyagi scores with punches from side control.
Badass pushes Miyagi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miyagi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Badass is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Badass!
Koryu Miyagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Badass is trying to stand.
Miyagi 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.
Badass somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A lazy left from Badass finds it's target.
Miyagi walks into a left hand.
Miyagi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Badass scores with a nice right hand.
Miyagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badass looks to land a body kick but Miyagi moved away.
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyagi darts in trying to clinch
and Badass counters with a left and a right that stings Miyagi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valtteri Badass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Badass cracks Miyagi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Badass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyagi throws a leg kick
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Badass.
Miyagi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badass avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miyagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miyagi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miyagi showed some decent athleticism there.
Badass kicks off Miyagi and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Badass.
Badass lands a nice hook to Miyagi's body. Miyagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Badass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyagi.
Miyagi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badass.
Badass digs a good hook to Miyagi's body.
Miyagi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badass throws out the jab.
Badass pushes Miyagi away with a front kick.
Miyagi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miyagi closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Badass counter with a right hand.
Miyagi wants to clinch up but Badass keeps it at a distance.
Badass was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Miyagi gets the takedown into side control.
Badass wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Badass keeps working.
Badass throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Badass lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Badass.
Badass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyagi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miyagi shoots for a double leg takedown but Badass sprawls well. He's pushed Miyagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Badass keeps the fight on the outside.
Badass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
Badass throws a big counter head kick but Miyagi avoids it with no problem.
Miyagi tries to clinch but Badass moves out of range.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Miyagi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Badass throws a shot to the body.
Badass throws a body punch but Miyagi moves out of range.
Koryu Miyagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badass punishes Miyagi's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Badass coming out on top.
Miyagi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Badass is out of range.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
Miyagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Badass.
A left lands for Badass.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyagi wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyagi's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miyagi. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Badass scores with a nice body kick.
Miyagi looks to throw the jab but Badass is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
Badass fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miyagi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Miyagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badass throws a front kick that sends Miyagi stumbling back into the cage.
Badass throws a series of strikes that have Miyagi backpedaling.
Badass scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miyagi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Badass lands a glancing blow to the side of Miyagi's head.
Badass connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Badass scores with a body shot.
Badass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miyagi has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valtteri Badass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Badass 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valtteri Badass!
Valtteri Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Koryu Miyagi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Landon Ford (ranked 1407 p4p, 1688 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 164 p4p, 188 weight class). Happy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Anti Happy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Landon Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ford misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Happy!
Ford slips under a jab from Happy.
Donk. Ford catches Happy right on the button with a cross.
Ford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
Ford scores with the left hand. Happy knows he should have avoided that one.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford is looking to counter punch.
Ford throws a front kick that sends Happy stumbling back into the cage.
Happy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Happy moves out of range easily.
Happy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ford dodges the punch combination from Happy.
Happy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
Happy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Happy misses with a takedown
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Happy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Happy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ford scrambles back to his feet.
Happy scores with a nice right hand.
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Happy off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Happy.
It looked like Ford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Ford. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Happy staying out of range there.
Happy misses with a straight right.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anti Happy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Happy looks to move away, Ford throws a big counter combo but Happy just gets out of the way.
Happy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ford avoids it really well and circles away.
Happy connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford scores with a spinning back kick!
Happy throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
Happy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ford counters with a head kick.
Happy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ford circles away quickly and effectively.
Happy needs to keep his hands up - Ford had a free shot at his head there.
Landon Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Ford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Ford.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Happy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ford swings for the body but Happy moves out of range.
Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Happy. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Ford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Happy. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Happy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Happy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Happy's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
Ford misses with a two punch combination.
Ford stuffs the takedown attempt from Happy. Happy gets slowly back to his feet.
Ford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ford cracks a nice hook into Happy's ribs.
Happy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford tried to counter with a leg kick but Happy avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford scores with a head kick. Happy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Happy closes the distance and clinches up with Ford, looking for a takedown. Happy pushes Ford against the cage but Ford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ford feints and then cracks Happy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Happy down.
Ford scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ford swivels and escapes.
It looked like Ford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Happy.
Happy misses with a few strikes there.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Happy can do to turn this around?
Ford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Landon Ford is winning the standup battle so far.
Ford sizes up Happy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ford throws out a powerful jab.
Happy misses with a two punch combination.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford connects with a single shot there.
Happy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 Happy is rocked!
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Happy in his tracks.
Happy is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Ford lands with an uppercut that bounces Happy off the cage and back into range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Ford, which made it look bad.
Ford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four 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!
Happy gets the takedown into side control.
Happy seems to have recovered his senses.
Ford is looking for a sweep.
Ford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ford tries to kick Happy off but Happy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Happy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Happy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Happy thows a huge punch but Ford dodges it nicely.
Ford wants to improve his position but Happy is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Ford dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
No luck for Happy with that takedown attempt.
Happy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Ford coming out on top.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Happy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Happy throws a combination that misses
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ford.
Ford cracks Happy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Happy has time to react.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ford scores with a jab.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Happy ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Landon Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Happy.
Ford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Happy if he has to take too many more of those.
Ford scores with a head kick. Happy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Happy is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Happy is just out of range.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Happy is out of range.
Happy shoots in looking for a takedown but Ford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Happy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford wants to slow Happy down by chopping away at his legs.
Happy misses with a takedown
and Ford counters with a big head kick but Happy shrugs it off.
Ford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Happy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happy with the counter takedown but Ford avoids it easily.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt - Ford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Landon Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ford lands with a nice body punch.
Ford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ford scores with a crisp jab that stopped Happy in his tracks.
Ford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ford lands a head kick. Happy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ford defends well and Happy ends up having to push Ford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ford connects with a leg kick.
Ford connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Happy walks into a stiff left hand from Ford.
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Ford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ford misses with a body shot.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Ford pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ford works the jab nicely.
Anti Happy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Ford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ford, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Ford!
Landon Ford 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Quinn (ranked 1020 p4p, 620 weight class) and Kollaa River (ranked 119 p4p, 78 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Quinn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad MF. River has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kollaa River!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick from River, right into the meat of the thigh.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Quinn misses.
Quinn takes one to the chin there.
Quinn thows a left - swing and a miss!
River looks to throw the jab but Quinn is out of range.
Quinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by River.
Quinn throws a leg kick
and River counters with a three punch combo that has Quinn backing up. Quinn nods at River to acknowledge the strikes.
Quinn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Quinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River misses with a double jab.
River ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a body shot.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quinn blocks a jab.
Quinn throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quinn.
We've been told by Quinn's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River 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.
Quinn misses with a few strikes there.
Quinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by River.
River will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
River swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River cracks Quinn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quinn moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River wants to slow Quinn down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Quinn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Quinn misses.
Quinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
River throws a leg kick but Quinn moved away.
Quinn misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that River has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
River lands a nice hook to Quinn's body. Quinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quinn. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
Quinn needs to keep his hands up - River had a free shot at his head there.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quinn fails to land with a series of punches.
Quinn throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quinn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billy Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quinn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quinn.
Quinn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a lovely shot to the body.
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quinn walks into a left hand.
Quinn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. River's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quinn.
River shoots for a takedown but Quinn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Quinn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quinn misses with a few strikes there.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quinn.
Quinn misses with a wild combination.
River sizes up Quinn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Quinn throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Quinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quinn throws a combination that misses
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
River changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a shot from downtown. Quinn moves away and avoids it.
Quinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quinn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn misses with a looping left.
Quinn throws an off balance right hand
letting River counter with a right hand.
River is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Quinn tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and River duly obliges.
Quinn throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for River.
Quinn misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River misses with an uppercut.
Quinn with a nice calf kick.
Quinn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quinn throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a double jab
and Quinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quinn throws a sloppy body shot
and River counters with a thumping low kick.
Quinn fails to land with a series of punches.
Quinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
River closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Quinn is trying to control River's posture but River avoids it.
Quinn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
River advances nicely into full mount.
Quinn is trying desperately to improve position.
Quinn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Quinn tries to get to full guard but River has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn is controlling River's position as best he can from this difficult position.
River is looking for a kimura but Quinn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for River to get the leverage.
Quinn manages to get to full guard.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quinn wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and River has taken Quinn's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Quinn has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kollaa River!
Kollaa River bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Billy Quinn was interviewed post fight and said 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Israel Hands (ranked 1252 p4p, 358 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 148 p4p, 43 weight class). Hands comes to the cage accompanied by A Collection of Sea Shanties. Stallion has chosen Riding on the horses by Daryl Braithwaite as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Israel Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stallion misses the jab.
Stallion misses with a body shot.
Hands connects with a crisp jab.
Hands thows a body kick. Stallion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab, jab by Stallion - just one landing.
Hands lands with an uppercut that bounces Stallion off the cage and back into range.
Stallion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stallion misses with a hook.
Stallion tries to sprawl but Hands drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hands is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stallion is staying active underneath Hands, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stallion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hands defends well.
Hands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hands sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hands wants to pass the guard but Stallion is keeping the position.
Hands is working hard here to advance position.
Stallion trying to control the position.
Stallion keeping moving, preventing Hands from controlling successfully.
Hands pushes down on Stallion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stallion is looking to control Hands's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stallion avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion wants to improve his position but Hands is controlling well.
Stallion is in trouble now - Hands has advanced to mount!
Hands trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stallion gets back to half guard.
Hands is trying to control the action in half guard but Stallion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hands is controlling the pace.
Stallion works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stallion is trying to keep Hands in close.
Hands passes Stallion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hands tries to pass to full mount but Stallion defends it.
Hands prevents Stallion from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion is not content to let Hands control the position.
Stallion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stallion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hands 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.
Hands ducks right into an uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion moves to clinch but Hands breaks away
and Hands counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Hands is avoiding it.
Hands changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Stallion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stallion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hands counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallion. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stallion throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands throws a hook to the side of Stallion's head but Stallion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hands wants it to stay on the feet.
Hands throws a jab but it's blocked by Stallion.
Hands shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stallion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stallion can't do much from the bottom here.
Hands wants to control but Stallion is keeping him busy.
Stallion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hands's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hands is looking to advance position but Stallion won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion wants to control but Hands is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion keeping hold of Hands's head, controlling as best he can.
Hands frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hands wants to take Stallion's back here but Stallion is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stallion is looking to get to half guard.
Hands controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is working to get back to half guard.
Hands looking to control but Stallion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hands is really struggling to control Stallion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stallion tries to hold on but Hands postures up.
Stallion regains half guard.
Hands passes to side control.
Israel Hands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is not content to let Hands control the position.
Stallion tries to bench press Hands off him but Hands keeps the position.
Hands wants to control but Stallion is keeping him busy.
Hands passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stallion!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hands dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hands shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stallion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hands or perhaps it was just good defense by Stallion, which made it look bad.
Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Stallion.
Stallion scores with a jab to the head.
Hands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stallion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion misses with a hook to the body
and Hands counters with a nice leg kick.
Hands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stallion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion wants to clinch.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stallion misses the jab.
Hands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stallion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hands somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harvey Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hands, as that shot connected.
Stallion cracks Hands with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stallion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hands gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Hands drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stallion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stallion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stallion takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hands is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stallion is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hands tries for a takedown but Stallion manages to get underhooks.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
A short right from Stallion.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
Hands gets through Stallion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hands changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stallion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hands takes one on the button.
Hands with a poor takedown
and Stallion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hands is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Stallion swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harvey Stallion!
Our winner, Harvey Stallion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akaro Horiguchi (ranked 481 p4p, 501 weight class) and Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 57 p4p, 61 weight class). Horiguchi comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese Imperial Army Death March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akaro Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore works the jab nicely.
Kilgore throws a nice looking combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horiguchi misses with a leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horiguchi lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi is looking to score with low kicks.
Horiguchi scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horiguchi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kilgore.
Horiguchi throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Horiguchi only half commits.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Horiguchi throws a body kick that misses.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a cross.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Horiguchi down.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Horiguchi checks the leg kick.
Kilgore misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi lunges at Kilgore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilgore's hand.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Horiguchi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi connects with a jab.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
Horiguchi lands with an overhand left.
Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Horiguchi connects with a jab.
Horiguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Horiguchi looks to land a right hand but Kilgore moved out of range.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Kilgore feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Horiguchi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Horiguchi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilgore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kilgore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horiguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Horiguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore is working Horiguchi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kilgore looking to sit in guard and control but Horiguchi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kilgore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Horiguchi is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Horiguchi manages to get himself to full guard.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilgore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilgore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horiguchi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilgore landing some decent shots from guard.
Horiguchi keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Kilgore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Horiguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kilgore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horiguchi with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
Horiguchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore throws out a powerful jab.
Horiguchi has closed the distance and engaged Kilgore in a clinch.
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
Horiguchi scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Horiguchi only half commits.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Horiguchi wants to slow Kilgore down by chopping away at his legs.
Horiguchi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horiguchi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kilgore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tried to score with a low kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Kilgore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kilgore with the counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi digs a good hook to Kilgore's body.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Horiguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kilgore.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Horiguchi moves his leg out of the way.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
Horiguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore scores with a leg kick.
Horiguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilgore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horiguchi moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi digs a good body shot into Kilgore's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Horiguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Horiguchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horiguchi slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Horiguchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Kilgore cracks Horiguchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horiguchi defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Horiguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi checks a low kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore throws a chopping leg kick but Horiguchi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Horiguchi moved out of range.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Kilgore does it's job there.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Kilgore does it's job there.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Horiguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore takes one to the side of the head.
Horiguchi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jab by Kilgore.
Horiguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horiguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Horiguchi walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Horiguchi is looking to slow Kilgore down with leg kicks.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kilgore.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Horiguchi tries to work over Kilgore's front leg with a kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Kilgore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horiguchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kilgore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horiguchi avoids a kick to the body.
Horiguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horiguchi's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Kilgore throws an overhand right that lands on Horiguchi's shoulder, as Horiguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body. Horiguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kilgore swats away the attempt to clinch by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a nice hook to Kilgore's body. Kilgore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Kilgore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
Kilgore tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
Horiguchi lands a jab to the head.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Horiguchi.
Good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Horiguchi. Horiguchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with Horiguchi's head.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Akaro Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore connects with a jab.
Kilgore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kilgore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilgore misses with a low kick as Horiguchi jumps back.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy body kick from Kilgore
and Horiguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Horiguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore tries a head kick but it misses.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Horiguchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horiguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilgore 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.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore scores with a push kick.
Kilgore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kilgore checks it well.
Jab by Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to land a leg kick but Horiguchi saw it coming and moves away.
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Kilgore with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Horiguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick but Kilgore moved away.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Horiguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Kilgore looks to throw a body kick
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
Kilgore cracks Horiguchi with a good jab.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi misses with a straight right.
Kilgore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horiguchi tries to land a leg kick but Kilgore saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horiguchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kilgore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rex Gunn (ranked 66 p4p, 382 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 9 p4p, 43 weight class). Rex Gunn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siam lands with a shot to the body.
Siam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
Siam moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.
Siam tries for a takedown but Gunn manages to get underhooks.
Gunn lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gunn uses from the top position.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Gunn is stalling in the full guard.
Siam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunn manages to get himself to full guard.
Gunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siam manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Siam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gunn off and has taken his back!
Siam lands shots from the back.
Siam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gunn trying to control the hands but Siam breaks the grip.
Gunn takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Gunn right now.
Siam softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Siam scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gunn is looking for a way out.
Gunn's coaches at Psycho’s Elites have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siam controlling well, preventing Gunn from escaping the position.
Gunn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Siam gets his way!
Siam gets his hands free as Gunn looks to control.
Gunn tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gunn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam lands a nice shot to the head.
Siam scoring with strikes but Gunn is staying in there.
Gunn is squirming around, avoiding Siam's attempts to control the action.
Gunn tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
Siam landing shots from mount.
Gunn tries to hold on but Siam postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunn tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
Siam landing strikes from the mount and Gunn is in trouble!
Siam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gunn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Siam is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunn wants to control but Siam is having none of it.
Siam punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam lands a heavy elbow.
Siam avoids the attempt from Gunn to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Siam with shots to the head and body - Gunn looks very uncomfortable down there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siam working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siam raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gunn is rocked!
Gunn wants to control but Siam is having none of it.
Oh Gunn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siam prevents Gunn from getting the reversal.
Gunn seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunn is squirming around, avoiding Siam's attempts to control the action.
Gunn taking shots to the head.
Gunn wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Gunn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chan Siam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Siam misses the target.
Gunn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Siam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Siam postures up in Gunn's guard and throws a big left but Gunn blocks it.
Siam won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
Gunn looking for a guillotine here but Siam defends easily.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Siam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Siam landing some decent shots from guard.
Gunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gunn is tightening it up a little... Siam has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Siam reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Siam taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gunn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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#R1#
O'Neil misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Simon blocks the leg kick.
O'Neil misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
O'Neil throws a head kick but Simon moves out of range.
Simon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Simon tries to counter with a takedown but O'Neil is quick to defend against it.
O'Neil throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Simon shoots and misses
and O'Neil counters with a big head kick but Simon shrugs it off.
O'Neil misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil lands with a right hand.
Simon fails to land the takedown.#T1#
O'Neil misses with a hook.
O'Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from O'Neil. Simon shrugs it off though. #TD#
Simon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
O'Neil wants to control but Simon postures up.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but O'Neil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Simon tries for a kimura but O'Neil is defending well. #SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Simon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O'Neil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
O'Neil tries to buck Simon off but Simon is having none of it.
Simon trying to control the action but O'Neil is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O'Neil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Simon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Simon throws an elbow but O'Neil slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O'Neil struggling a bit here.
Simon tries to move into full mount but can't pass O'Neil's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O'Neil dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
O'Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from O'Neil tenderised Simon's leg. Simon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simon fails to land the takedown.
O'Neil missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but O'Neil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O'Neil takes a swing at Simon's ribcage but misses.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
O'Neil throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Simon shoots in but O'Neil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O'Neil misses with a low kick.
Simon throws out a loose jab but O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for O'Neil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O'Neil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
Simon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Simon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching O'Neil on his heels. He'll look to pass O'Neil's guard now, I'm sure.
O'Neil keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass. #T2#
O'Neil looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Neil, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but O'Neil gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simon is trying to keep O'Neil in close.
#SUB#
Simon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. O'Neil stacks Simon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by O'Neil!#T3#
Simon is looking for a sweep.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.
Simon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but O'Neil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simon wants to control but O'Neil is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Simon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because O'Neil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O'Neil is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simon wants to pass the guard but O'Neil is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O'Neil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
O'Neil misses with an attempted mid kick.
O'Neil scores with a nice right hand.
Simon slips under a jab.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Simon pushes O'Neil up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Simon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Simon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Simon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O'Neil seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil is continuing to stall.#T1#
O'Neil trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O'Neil controls the pace.#SUB#
Simon has his foot on O'Neil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O'Neil works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick there by O'Neil.
O'Neil misses with a straight right.
O'Neil lands a nice hook to Simon's body. Simon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O'Neil misses with a body kick.
O'Neil throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Simon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O'Neil works the jab nicely.
Mickey O'Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
O'Neil looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
Simon tries to counter with a takedown but O'Neil is quick to defend against it.
Simon moves out of range of the body kick.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but O'Neil sprawls and moves away.
O'Neil takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simon misses with a looping right.
O'Neil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O'Neil misses with a leg kick
and Simon counters with a left to the body.
O'Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Simon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simon wants to control from the top but O'Neil keeps moving. #T4#
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O'Neil is keeping the position for now.
Simon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Neil is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O'Neil.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mickey O'Neil just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Nice uppercut there from O'Neil.
A big right from Simon misses.
O'Neil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon moves away from the strike by O'Neil.
Simon attempts a counter takedown but O'Neil avoids it well and moves away.
Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simon.
O'Neil throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by O'Neil.
A jab from Simon does it's job there.#TD#
Simon feints and as O'Neil raises his hands in defense, Simon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Simon wants to control from the top but O'Neil keeps moving.
Simon preventing the sweep.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O'Neil is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O'Neil.
A counter left hand to the body from Simon misses its target.
O'Neil throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Simon.
O'Neil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simon will feel that in the morning.
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O'Neil.
Simon throwing a counter right hand but O'Neil manages to avoid it.
O'Neil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
O'Neil works the jab nicely.
Mickey O'Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O'Neil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O'Neil throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by O'Neil there.
Simon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O'Neil defends well and Simon ends up having to push O'Neil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.
O'Neil taking a breather.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Simon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O'Neil to keep the fight standing.
O'Neil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon tries a body shot but O'Neil blocks it.
O'Neil trying to stall but Simon improves his position.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
O'Neil digs a right hand into Simon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simon's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simon tries to pull guard but O'Neil won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O'Neil tries to break free but Simon pushes him back against the cage.
O'Neil lands a shoulder strike.
Simon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O'Neil avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
O'Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O'Neil backwards.
A short right from O'Neil.
Simon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
O'Neil looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by O'Neil.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O'Neil dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
O'Neil misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Simon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
O'Neil felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Simon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
O'Neil wants to improve his position but Simon is controlling well.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but O'Neil defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon wants to control but O'Neil is keeping him busy. #T1#
O'Neil is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Simon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O'Neil sees it coming and defends easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simon takes a kick to the side of the head.
O'Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
Simon tries to clinch but O'Neil is having none of it.
O'Neil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O'Neil throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Simon.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
O'Neil looks to land a right hand but Simon moved out of range.
O'Neil scores with a nice strike.
Simon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O'Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.#TD#
O'Neil gets caught flat footed, as Simon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O'Neil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Neil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
O'Neil looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Neil, not yet.
Simon wants to control from the top but O'Neil keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Simon closes this distance looking for a takedown but O'Neil circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simon is defended easily by O'Neil.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simon 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.
O'Neil thuds his right hand into Simon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Neil lands a glancing blow to the side of Simon's head.
Simon scores with a sloppy right hand. O'Neil should have avoided that one.
Simon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Jay Simon.
I think O'Neil 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey O'Neil!
Mickey O'Neil is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Mickey O'Neil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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