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PFC 257 Blazkov vs Innaritu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 1080 p4p, 1489 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 145 p4p, 212 weight class). Edwards comes into the arena with Damian Marley - Road to Zion blaring out of the sound system. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edwards misses with a hook
and Lupei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Lupei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Lupei, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lupei.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lupei. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei delivers a nice body kick.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Lupei misses its intended target.
Lupei lands with a nice body kick.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lupei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lupei.
Edwards throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a kick to the body
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edwards.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Lupei tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Edwards gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lupei counters with a nice body kick.
Lupei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Lupei is predictable there
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Edwards misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lupei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Lupei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch but Lupei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
Lupei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Edwards defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards trying to stall but Lupei improves his position.
Lupei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lupei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lupei just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei scores with a leg kick.
Lupei needs to keep his hands up - Edwards had a free shot at his head there.
Lupei has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei lands a body punch.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei avoiding damage.
Edwards works on Lupei's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lupei moves into the clinch.
Lupei will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Edwards up against the cage.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Edwards.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Edwards just leaning against Lupei, taking a breather.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei tries a body shot but Edwards blocks it.
Lupei's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Edwards looks to land a right hand but Lupei moved out of range.
A big left from Lupei misses.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edwards.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei has Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Edwards.
Edwards prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lupei.
A short body shot lands from Lupei as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Edwards.
Lupei keeps control of Edwards as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Lupei taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Edwards.
A shot in the inside from Edwards.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards blocking some punches.
Edwards effectively controlling the action here.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Lupei cracks Edwards with a nice body shot.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Lupei can't find room to land a body shot as Edwards controls the action.
Edwards slows down the pace here.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Edwards tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lupei wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edwardss head.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Edwards controls his hands.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lupei breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Lupei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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 Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
Lupei taking a breather.
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lupei tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lupei - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Edwardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards defending well as Lupei loads up on a big left hand.
Lupei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lupei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edwards thows a leg kick but Lupei checks it
and Lupei counters with a one-two to the body.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lupei instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Lupei throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Lupei's corner calls for a 1-2. Lupei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards lands with a good body shot.
Edwards is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lupei tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lupei blocks the body kick.
Edwards with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
That kick from Lupei tenderised Edwards's leg. Edwards is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lupei. That one must have hurt.
Lupei tried to score with a low kick but Edwards checks it.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lupei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lupei throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lupei's hands.
Lupei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Lupei.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Edwards tries to stall but Lupei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei lands with a left to the head.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Edwards is keeping busy.
Edwards cracks Lupei with a nice body shot.
Lupei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lupei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Edwards backwards.
A short uppercut from Edwards.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards misses with a punch on the inside.
Edwards lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edwards blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edwards's elbow.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei breaks the clinch.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Lupei tries to clinch there but Edwards circles away.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Lupei tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei 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.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Lupei tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooh!!! Edwards has knocked Lupei down with a huge combo! Edwards steps away and waves a wobbly Lupei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Lupei is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serafim Lupei.
Well Lupei 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
Our winner, Serafim Lupei, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bennet (ranked 611 p4p, 1055 weight class) and Ibrahim Camara (ranked 98 p4p, 154 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Camara lands a lovely overhand right.
Bennet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet moves into range and clinches up with Camara.
Bennet lands with a short shot to the head.
Bennet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Camara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camara is looking to chop away at Bennet's legs.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camara's hands.
Bennet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Camara moved away.
Camara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes 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!
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
and Camara counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet pushes Camara away with a front kick.
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
letting Camara counter with a right hand.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Bennet clinches.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet is leaning against Camara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Camara trying to control the position but instead, Bennet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Camara into the cage.
Camara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bennet pushes Camara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennet tries to break the clinch but Camara is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet throws a lazy uppercut
and Camara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennet. That did some damage!
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camara lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bennet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bennet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bennet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bennet blocks the body kick.
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bennet scores with a punch to the head.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Bennet there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bennet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennet digs a good hook to Camara's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Camara blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
Bennet cracks Camara with an open hand slap.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet jabs Camara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Bennet misses with a body punch
and Camara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Camara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bennet.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Camara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camara on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Camara finds it's target.
 It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet misses with the combination.
Bennet tries a head kick but it misses.
Camara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennet throws a push kick but Camara slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Camara back into the cage.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bennet tries to clinch up but Camara circles away and keeps his distance.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camara's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Bennet.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Camara motions for Bennet to come forward. Camara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet closes the distance and clinches.
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Bennet tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bennet stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Bennet.
An inside leg kick from Camara misses.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bennet looks to land a body kick but Camara moved away.
It seemed like Camara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bennet lands a head shot.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Bennet throws a chopping leg kick but Camara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennet scores with a kick to the body.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Bennet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Camara's torso.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Camara stuns Bennet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bennet jabs Camara right on the nose. Camara blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Camara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Camara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Camara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Camara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Camara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bennet.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Camara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bennet.
Camara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.
Camara has closed the distance and engaged Bennet in a clinch.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camara is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara tries to stall but Bennet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara lands a left hand.
Camara blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Camara lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bennet cracks Camara with an open hand slap.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Bennet misses
and Camara counters with a big head kick but Bennet shrugs it off.
Camara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camara avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a jab to Bennet's midsection.
Bennet misses with a wild combination.
Camara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bennet is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bennet. Camara shrugs it off though.
A low kick lands for Bennet.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Camara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Camara motions for Bennet to come forward. Camara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
Camara missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Bennet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennet.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara moves out of range of the body kick.
Camara throws the left hand but Bennet avoids the punch easily.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Camara wants to counter with a clinch but Bennet pushes him away.
Bennet lands a body shot.
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!
Camara avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Camara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Bennet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennet tries to avoid it.
Bennet fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Camara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara wants to counter the offense by Bennet and move into the clinch position.
Camara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camara counters with a body kick.
Bennet throws a hook but Camara avoids it easily.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bennet doesn't manage to clinch there - Camara circles away.
Bennet slips a straight right by Camara.
Camara avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Camara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Bennet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennet. That one must have hurt.
Bennet misses with a low kick.
Bennet connects with a single shot there.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick and Bennet moves out of range easily.
Bennet tries to work over Camara's front leg with a kick but Camara checks it.
Camara scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Camara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Bennet.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Bennet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bennet tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
After the fight, Michael Bennet 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yormomza Built (ranked 360 p4p, 424 weight class) and Rage Parade (ranked 58 p4p, 72 weight class). Built's entrance music is Back That Azz Up. A fine choice. Parade has chosen I KILL Cause I'm Hungry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yormomza Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Rage Parade!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parade throws a big shot that misses.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Parade manages to avoid it.
Parade throws a chopping leg kick but Built manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yormomza Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parade throws a solid leg kick but Built takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parade.
Built looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Built scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parade doesn't seem bothered though.
Parade throws a push kick but Built slaps the foot to one side.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Parade connects with a leg kick.
Built throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Built walks into a stiff left hand from Parade.
Built scores with a nice head shot.
Parade gets a clinch.
Parade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parade stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Built creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built lands a left hand.
Parade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built prevents a body shot from Parade.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Parade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parade tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Parade throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Parade tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Built avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parade backwards.
We've been informed that Parade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parade prevents a body shot from Built.
Parade throws a head punch that misses.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Parade tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parade has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parade throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parade blocks a body shot from Built.
A shot in the inside from Built.
Built manages to break the clinch.
Parade throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Built sizes up Parade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Built lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parade misses with a low kick.
Built was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Built swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parade.
 It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Parade is just out of range.
Built backing away here, and Parade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Built stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parade.
Parade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parade prevents a body shot from Built.
Parade scores with a shoulder strike.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Parade avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Built - that landed with a thud.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Parade fails to land.
Parade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Built.
Parade looks winded!
Built lands an uppercut.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Built pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built stuns Parade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parade moves away.
Built cracks Parade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parade is rocked!
Nice cross by Built.
Parade is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Parade up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Built from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Parade's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yormomza Built!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yormomza Built made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 171 p4p, 319 weight class) and Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 24 p4p, 45 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 3, fighting out of London, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Experiment lV 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.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Experiment lV stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Experiment lV misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment lV lands a jab to the nose.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries a low kick but Experiment lV avoids it.
Experiment lV blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Experiment lV. Smith shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Experiment lV works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Experiment lV throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment lV lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Experiment lV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Smith stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Experiment lV follows into mount!
 Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Experiment lV isn't that keen on the idea.
Experiment lV landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment lV trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Experiment lV tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith tries to lock up and control but Experiment lV gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Experiment lV scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Experiment lV is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Experiment lV dominating with strikes here.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Experiment lV lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Experiment lV looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Experiment lV landing punches.
Experiment lV in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Experiment lV there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Experiment lV avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Experiment lV wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith can't escape the position.
Experiment lV punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Smith, under a barage of strikes from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is controlling Experiment lV's trapped leg to prevent Experiment lV from advancing to side control.
Experiment lV looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Experiment lV trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Experiment lV missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Experiment lV chips away with some ground and pound.
Experiment lV tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith has his hands on Experiment lV's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment lV lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment lV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Experiment lV takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Experiment lV moves away and avoids it.
Experiment lV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Finnish Experiment lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Experiment lV moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Experiment lV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a solid body kick.
Experiment lV walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Experiment lV uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lV moves away from the strike by Smith.
Experiment lV throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment lV with a nice calf kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Experiment lV swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Experiment lV's head.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment lV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment lV.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Experiment lV blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Smith.
Experiment lV wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV jumps guard but Smith stands there with Experiment lV around his waist. Experiment lV gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Smith.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment lV.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Finnish Experiment lV has been cut.
Experiment lV misses with a body kick.
Experiment lV walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Experiment lV throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Experiment lV lands a head shot.
Experiment lV scores with a nice head shot.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Experiment lV misses with a looping left.
Experiment lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV scores with a kick to the body.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Experiment lV scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Experiment lV just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Experiment lV throws a combination that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
As Experiment lV looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Experiment lV just gets out of the way.
Experiment lV takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Experiment lV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws the left hand but Experiment lV avoids the punch easily.
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!
Experiment lV misses with a body shot.
Experiment lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Experiment lV connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith slips under a jab from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith slips under a jab from Experiment lV.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Experiment lV avoids the body shot from Smith.
Experiment lV misses with a low kick.
Smith lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Experiment lVs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment lV moves out of range easily.
Experiment lV throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Experiment lV.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Experiment lV misses with the combination.
Smith slips under a jab from Experiment lV.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Experiment lV throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Experiment lV.
Experiment lV throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Experiment lV swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Experiment lV connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith blocks a head kick by Experiment lV.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Experiment lV moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Experiment lV lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Experiment lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Experiment lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment lV scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Experiment lV misses with a hook
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Experiment lV fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Experiment lV.
Smith lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Experiment lV! But no joy.
Experiment lV throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith slips under a jab.
Experiment lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment lV throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Experiment lV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment lV. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment lV.
Experiment lV moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith rushes Experiment lV and presses him up against the cage.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith digs a right hand into Experiment lV's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Experiment lV's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Experiment lV takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Experiment lV wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries a body shot but Experiment lV blocks it.
Experiment lV jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Experiment lV keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Experiment lV is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Experiment lV keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith wants to control from the top but Experiment lV keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Experiment lV!
Experiment lV is working to get back to half guard.
Experiment lV is still trying to improve position.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Experiment lV is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
Joe Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Finnish Experiment lV was interviewed post fight and said 'This was my last fight. As my skills are declining I will focus in future to spar my brothers in the art of grappling.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jones (ranked 168 p4p, 368 weight class) and Rob Kardashian (ranked 30 p4p, 59 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kardashian's choice of entrance music: Wu Tang Clan - Gravel Pit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
213
23 - 9 - 0 |
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30 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Kardashian!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kardashian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Kardashian.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Kardashian misses.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Kardashian in the body.
Kardashian misses with a shot to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kardashian throws an off balance right hand
and Kardashian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kardashian manages to avoid it.
Kardashian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Kardashian crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Kardashian back to his feet!
Kardashian is rocked!
That has opened up Rob Kardashian's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kardashian glances at the clock... BAM! Jones nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kardashian crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kardashian is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Jones!
After the fight, Jeremy Jones 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pique (ranked 109 p4p, 42 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 14 p4p, 5 weight class). Pique's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Piranha. The Human has chosen Adventure Time as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Pique!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Human has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pique blocks a jab.
The Human closes the distance and clinches.
Pique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Human backwards.
Pique blocking some punches.
Pique misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Pique - that landed with a thud.
Pique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pique lands with a short shot to the head.
Pique blocks an uppercut.
The Human has a couple of punches blocked by Pique.
Pique scores with a hook to the body.
The Human blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pique misses with the head strike.
Pique misses with a punch to the body.
Pique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Human lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pique works on The Human's body with a couple of short punches.
Pique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Human's elbow.
Pique misses with a body punch.
Pique lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pique blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pique lands with a right to the head.
The Human looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Human tries to work over Pique's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human breaks from the clinch.
The Human misses the jab.
Pique has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from The Human misses.
It looked like Pique wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pique lands a glancing blow to the side of The Human's head.
Pique throws an overhand right that lands on The Human's shoulder, as The Human tries to avoid the shot.
Pique scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pique misses with a low kick as The Human jumps back.
The Human throws a nice looking combination but Pique bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Pique 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.
The Human throws the kick towards the body but Pique avoids it.
Pique 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.
Pique looks to land a combination but The Human avoids it well.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Pique's shoulder, as Pique tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pique misses the target.
Pique throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pique throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for The Human.
Pique slips under a jab from The Human.
The Human throws a body punch but Pique moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pique goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Human defending well as Pique loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pique moves forwards but The Human connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Human tries to land a leg kick but Pique saw it coming and moves away.
Pique dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pique waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Human.
Pique fakes the leg kick and cracks The Human in the body.
Pique moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
Pique appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Pique saw that one coming.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Pique does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human throws the left hand but Pique avoids the punch easily.
The Human is looking to land body kicks.
Pique is looking to counter punch.
The Human misses with a looping left.
A jab from The Human finds it's way through Pique's defenses.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
The Human connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Pique.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Human misses with a kick to the body.
Pique appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Human checks a leg kick.
Pique throws a low kick but The Human avoids it.
Pique dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human blocks a jab.
The Human throws a low kick but Pique moves out of range easily.
Pique with a jab.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Pique saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pique connects with a right hand. The Human shakes it off.
The Human misses with a straight left.
The Human dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pique turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pique misses with a wild body shot.
Pique with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Pique sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pique 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.
Pique throws a push kick but The Human slaps the foot to one side.
The Human on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Human throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Pique saw that one coming.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Pique throws a big shot that misses.
The Human works the jab nicely.
Pique scores with a jab to the head.
Pique works The Human's body with a nice hook.
The Human tries to move into range but Pique moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Human throws a leg kick but Pique moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pique tries to move into range but The Human moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pique lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Human moves out of range as Pique strikes.
The Human feints and then cracks Pique's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pique down.
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 Juan Pique will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human throws a chopping leg kick but Pique manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pique cracks The Human with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Human uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pique.
Juan Pique is winning the standup battle so far.
The Human dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pique. That did some damage!
The Human throws a lazy uppercut
and Pique counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
The Human lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pique.
The Human just misses with a punch to the body.
Pique ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.
Pique misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human lands with an overhand left.
The Human swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pique.
The Human lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Human throws a leg kick but Pique checks it.
A nice leg kick from The Human, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Human slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from The Human.
The Human loads up on a big right hand but Pique slips the punch.
Pique swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Human uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pique.
Pique just misses with a punch to the body.
The Human takes a swing at Pique's ribcage but misses.
Pique fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Human is out of range.
Pique will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pique attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pique doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
A kick lands to the mid section there for The Human.
The Human misses with a leg kick.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Pique's head but Pique sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Human throws a low kick but Pique moves out of range easily.
Pique seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Pique is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Human!
A jab lands there for The Human.
Pique missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Human thumps Pique with a low kick.
The Human swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pique looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Human explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pique stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Human.
The Human lands a body shot.
Pique looks for the body kick but The Human saw that one coming.
The Human looks to land a right hand but Pique moved out of range.
The Human throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pique scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from The Human.
The Human gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pique cracks The Human with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pique throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Human takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
Pique is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Human.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Human! But no joy.
The Human lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pique looks to land a left hand but The Human moved out of range nicely.
Pique on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pique checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pique throws a push kick but The Human slaps the foot to one side.
Pique backing away here, and The Human unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Pique was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pique throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pique. The Human does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pique ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pique sizes up The Human with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pique takes one to the chin there.
The Human misses with a straight right.
The Human throws a right hand that misses
letting Pique counter with a right hand.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Pique sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pique throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pique takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
Pique lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Human takes a step back to recover.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pique manages to avoid it.
Pique is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Pique.
The Human getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from The Human tenderised Pique's leg. Pique is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pique avoids a kick to the body.
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Human digs a good hook to Pique's body.
Pique loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by The Human.
The Human lands a body shot.
Pique with a jab.
Pique throws a solid leg kick but The Human takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pique.
Pique fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Human has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pique misses the shot to the body.
Pique connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pique cracks The Human with an open hand slap.
The Human feints and then cracks Pique's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pique down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pique slips under a jab.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
The Human lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Human keeps Pique at a distance using the push kick.
The Human throws a body punch but Pique moves out of range.
Pique pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from The Human misses.
The Human moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Human ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pique moves away.
The Human tries to work over Pique's front leg with a kick but Pique checks it.
Pique uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Human.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
Pique was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pique throws the left hand but The Human avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Pique moved out of range nicely.
Pique throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Human throws the left hand but Pique avoids the punch easily.
Pique closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Human bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pique's head backwards.
Pique on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Human throws the kick towards the body but Pique avoids it.
Pique takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
Pique sets himself, and The Human steps forward looking for the clinch! Pique avoids it this time.
The Human checks a low kick from Pique.
Pique ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
An attempted straight right counter from Pique misses the target.
The Human cracks Pique with a good jab.
Pique lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Human will feel that in the morning.
Pique with the inside leg kick.
Pique misses with a straight left.
Pique thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Human if he has to take too many more of those.
Pique throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
The Human connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pique's hands.
Good exchange - The Human coming out on top.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Pique is looking to counter punch.
The Human scores with a sloppy right hand. Pique should have avoided that one.
Pique misses with a hook.
The Human throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by The Human.
The Human moves out of range as Pique throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pique looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
The Human drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Human takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Human on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pique tries to land a leg kick but The Human saw it coming and moves away.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Pique saw that one coming.
Pique half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Human checks a leg kick nicely.
Pique looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pique 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.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and Pique counters with a nice leg kick.
Pique looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pique missing with a left hand there. The Human was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pique.
The Human scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pique tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Human lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pique takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pique swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Human scores with a body shot.
The Human wants to clinch up but Pique keeps it at a distance.
The Human keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pique throws a low kick but The Human moves out of range easily.
Pique blocks the body kick.
The Human scores with a body shot.
Pique moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pique throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
Pique loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
Pique takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Human blocks a head kick by Pique.
The Human misses with a body shot.
Pique swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Human scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pique in his tracks.
Pique throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Human lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pique tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Human is able to avoid easily.
The Human is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Human works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pique throws a big shot that misses.
The Human takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human swinging wildly here.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Pique is just out of range.
Pique keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pique looks to land a right hand but The Human moved out of range.
The Human uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pique.
Pique tries a low kick but The Human avoids it.
Pique takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by The Human. Beautiful body shot.
The Human tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pique is able to avoid easily.
The Human will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It appears Pique was looking to counter with a kick there.
The Human uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pique.
The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pique was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human moves out of range as Pique throws a body kick.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Pique is just out of range.
Pique swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pique with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Human 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!
After the fight, Finn The Human 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Dupree (ranked 241 p4p, 451 weight class) and Mike Murhaa (ranked 39 p4p, 63 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhaa scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa clinches with his opponent.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupree breaks from the clinch.
Dupree ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Dupree scores with a kick to the body.
Murhaa cracks Dupree with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Dupree is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing.
Dupree on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Murhaa slips a jab from Dupree.
Murhaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dupree.
Dupree swats away the attempt to clinch by Murhaa.
Murhaa rushes Dupree and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Dupree's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duprees head.
Dupree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa tries to work over Dupree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dupree wants to break free but Murhaa has control.
Dupree is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dupree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dupree breaks from the clinch.
Murhaa lands a head shot.
Dupree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murhaa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dupree walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Christophe Dupree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhaa darts in and clinches Dupree up against the cage.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dupree's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dupree tries to break the clinch but Murhaa is controlling the position.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dupree blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dupree circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dupree's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murhaa under the eye.
Murhaa lands a jab.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dupree.
Murhaa tries to counter with a clinch but Dupree shakes him off and moves away.
Dupree throws a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Murhaa punishes Dupree's body with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dupree blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murhaa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree is looking to get back to is feet but Murhaa passes into side control.
Dupree is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Murhaa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Murhaa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dupree is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Murhaa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dupree sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Murhaa in side control, throwing shots but Dupree defends.
Murhaa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dupree sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Murhaa working the ground and pound but Dupree is defending the strikes.
Murhaa tries to advance to mount but Dupree denies him.
Murhaa is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree regains half guard, as Murhaa was trying to land strikes.
Murhaa looks to land a strike but Dupree avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murhaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murhaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murhaa throwing strikes from guard but Dupree blocks nicely.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Murhaa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Murhaa throws a strike but Dupree rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murhaa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dupree gets tackled into the cage by Murhaa. Murhaa maintains the clinch.
Murhaa works on Dupree's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dupree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Dupree blocks it.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dupree's elbow.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dupree blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Dupree's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Dupree controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree blocking some punches.
Murhaa prevents Dupree from breaking the clinch.
Dupree blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murhaa.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Dupree working hard to break the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree can't break the clinch.
Dupree wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dupree is trying to force a seperation but Murhaa has the dominant position.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhaa gets through Dupree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dupree blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa gets through Dupree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree is trying to push Murhaa away but Murhaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murhaa has Dupree pressed against the cage, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Dupree looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dupree looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dupree.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dupree controls his hands.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Dupree's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Dupree prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dupree tries to circle away but Murhaa has him pinned against the cage.
Murhaa has Dupree pressed against the cage, preventing Dupree from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dupree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree blocking some punches.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Dupree breaks the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a head kick by Dupree.
Murhaa walks into a jab.
Dupree takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa wants to clinch up but Dupree keeps it at a distance.
Dupree throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Dupree staying out of range there.
Murhaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Dupree moves out of range.
Murhaa with a hook.
Murhaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dupree misses the shot to the body.
Dupree takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Murhaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Dupree attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree swings for the body but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dupree on the side of the head.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupree swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dupree. No joy for Murhaa on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dupree under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Dupree.
Murhaa darts in and clinches Dupree up against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murhaa prevents Dupree from breaking the clinch.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dupree's elbow.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murhaa is leaning against Dupree and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Dupree takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dupree controls his hands.
Murhaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Dupree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa cracks Dupree with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa pushes Dupree back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Dupree blocks it.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dupree wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murhaa prevents Dupree from breaking the clinch.
Dupree can't break the clinch.
Dupree blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
Dupree working hard to break the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa punishes Dupree's body with a nice straight 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!
Murhaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dupree lunges at Murhaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murhaa's hand.
Dupree keeps the fight on the outside.
Dupree was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murhaa slips a jab from Dupree.
Murhaa digs a good body shot into Dupree's ribs.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick and Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Murhaa wants to counter the offense by Dupree and move into the clinch position.
Mike Murhaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dupree takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Murhaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murhaa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Murhaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Aorigele (ranked 184 p4p, 116 weight class) and Kusal Perera (ranked 31 p4p, 20 weight class). Aorigele comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kusal Perera!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aorigele closes the distance and pushes Perera back into the cage.
Perera lands a right hand.
Aorigele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aorigele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perera backwards.
Aorigele stalling against the cage.
Aorigele throws a head punch that misses.
Aorigele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perera throws an off balance right hand
letting Aorigele counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Perera. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Perera. Beautiful body shot.
A nice combination there by Aorigele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aorigele throws a body punch but Perera moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Perera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perera with a nice cross.
It looks like Panda Aorigele has been cut.
Aorigele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perera was well out of range. Poor timing from Aorigele.
A nice side step and Perera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perera throws a lazy uppercut
and Aorigele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perera scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perera sends Aorigele crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perera is motioning to the referee to let Aorigele up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Aorigele is rocked!
We've been told by Aorigele's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aorigele leaves his chin hanging out and Perera seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Aorigele crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kusal Perera!
During a confident post fight interview, Kusal Perera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott John (ranked 77 p4p, 139 weight class) and Gniewomir Lach (ranked 14 p4p, 26 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lach's choice of entrance music: Soel. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gniewomir Lach!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John misses with an uppercut
and Lach counters with a straight right hand.
Lach throws a low kick but John moves out of range easily.
John is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
John lands a really nice looking cross but Lach seems unphased.
It looks like Gniewomir Lach has been cut.
Lach misses with a looping right.
Lach defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
John takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Lach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
John tries to clinch up but Lach circles away and keeps his distance.
John backing away here, and Lach unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lach thuds a left hand into John's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Lach tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lach looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lach throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Lach tenderised John's leg. John is trying to keep his angry face on.
John scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
John takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lach connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by John.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lach throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lach punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
Lach scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Lach.
Lach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Lach - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Lach. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from John misses
and Lach counters with an outside leg kick.
Lach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and John has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
John doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
John is breathing heavily.
Lach lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lach.
Lach throws a looping overhand right but John ducks down to avoid it.
John misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lach throws a shot to the body.
Lach connects with an inside leg kick.
Lach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
John looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lach misses with a left hand
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lach scores with a push kick.
Lach throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Lach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lach throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gniewomir Lach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gniewomir Lach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lach lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Lach.
Lach thumps John with a low kick.
Gniewomir Lach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
John walks into a left hand.
John defending well as Lach loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
John 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.
Lach sends John crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lach is motioning to the referee to let John up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
John ducks under a wild hook from Lach.
Lach misses with a hook.
John is looking to counter punch.
Lach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lach misses with an uppercut
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
Lach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
Lach misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by John.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lach slips under a jab.
Lach lands a nice hook to John's body. John takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lach scores with a nice body kick.
John's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lach throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
Nice jab there from Lach.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lach misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lach lands a nice looking kick to the body. John takes a step back to recover.
Lach throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lach thumps John with a low kick.
John takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
John slips a jab from Lach.
Lach thumps John with a low kick.
Gniewomir Lach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John slips a jab from Lach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John walks into a stiff left hand from Lach.
John is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lach.
John throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lach counters with a crisp right hand that drops John! Lach lets John back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
John is rocked!
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!
Lach lands with a right and another and another! John is in big trouble! Lach lands again and this time it's lights out for John! A quality knockout there for Lach.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gniewomir Lach!
In his post fight interview, Gniewomir Lach started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Blazkov (ranked 10 p4p, 93 weight class) and Felix Inarritu (ranked 2 p4p, 17 weight class). Inarritu has chosen Vulcano as his entrance music. Felix Inarritu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ulysses Blazkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Inarritu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inarritu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Felix Inarritu has been cut.
Inarritu misses with a jab to the body
and Blazkov counters with a leg kick.
Blazkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Inarritu lands with a cross.
Inarritu moves out of range as Blazkov throws a body kick.
Blazkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Inarritu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
Blazkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blazkov misses with a hook
enabling Inarritu to counter with a crisp jab.
Inarritu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blazkov takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inarritu misses with a body shot.
Inarritu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inarritu throws a body punch but Blazkov moves out of range.
Inarritu scores with a push kick.
Inarritu throws a body punch but Blazkov moves out of range.
Inarritu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blazkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inarritu thinking.
Inarritu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blazkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Inarritu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Inarritu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Inarritu throws a low kick but Blazkov avoids it.
Inarritu scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu with a nice calf kick.
Blazkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blazkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inarritu.
An attempted straight right counter from Blazkov misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Blazkov.
Good leg kick by Inarritu.
Blazkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blazkov connects with the punch.
Inarritu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inarritu blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu misses with a hook
and Blazkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blazkov throws an off balance right hand
and Inarritu counters with a straight right hand.
Blazkov misses with a right hand
and Inarritu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Blazkov.
Blazkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inarritu.
A quick step to the side and Blazkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inarritu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blazkov moves out of range as Inarritu throws a body kick.
Blazkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Blazkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Blazkov backing away here, and Inarritu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inarritu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blazkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inarritu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blazkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Blazkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inarritu throws a body kick that misses.
Blazkov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Inarritu connects with a leg kick.
Inarritu lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Inarritu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blazkov motions for Inarritu to come forward. Blazkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blazkov throws out a leg kick but Inarritu moves out of range and Blazkov only half commits.
Inarritu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blazkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Inarritu counters with a left to the body.
Inarritu scores with a shot to the body.
Inarritu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inarritu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Inarritu scores with a decent looking hook.
Inarritu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blazkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inarritu throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Inarritu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blazkov.
Inarritu tries to move into range but Blazkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazkov scores with a kick to the body.
Inarritu misses with a right hand
and Blazkov counters with a leg kick.
Inarritu is breathing heavily.
Inarritu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inarritu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blazkov connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Blazkov tenderised Inarritu's leg. Inarritu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Inarritu ducks right into an uppercut from Blazkov.
Blazkov defending well as Inarritu loads up on a big left hand.
Blazkov misses with an uppercut. Inarritu saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blazkov.
Inarritu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blazkov misses with a shot to the body
and Inarritu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blazkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blazkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Blazkov's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A good leg kick by Blazkov.
Blazkov 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.
Inarritu looks to land a left hand but Blazkov moved out of range nicely.
Blazkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blazkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inarritu scores with a decent looking hook.
Blazkov moves out of range of the body kick from Inarritu.
Blazkov lands a leg kick that knocks Inarritu off balance momentarily.
Blazkov looks to throw the jab but Inarritu is out of range.
A good leg kick by Blazkov.
Blazkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Inarritu loads up on a big right hand but Blazkov slips the punch.
Blazkov throws the left hand but Inarritu avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Inarritu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu slips under a jab from Blazkov.
It seemed like Inarritu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Inarritu misses with a left hand
and Inarritu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blazkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Blazkov.
Donk. Blazkov catches Inarritu right on the button with a cross.
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!
Inarritu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blazkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Inarritu momentarily.
Inarritu motions for Blazkov to come forward. Inarritu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blazkov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Blazkov looks to land a right hand but Inarritu moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Blazkov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inarritu throws an overhand right that lands on Blazkov's shoulder, as Blazkov tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Blazkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blazkov is looking to slow Inarritu down with leg kicks.
Inarritu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blazkov throws a looping overhand right but Inarritu ducks down to avoid it.
Inarritu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Inarritu delivers a nice body kick.
Inarritu misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Blazkov.
Blazkov misses with a hook
and Inarritu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Inarritu walks into a left hand.
Inarritu cracks Blazkov with an open hand slap.
Blazkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blazkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blazkov misses with a hook
and Inarritu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blazkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inarritu was well out of range. Poor timing from Blazkov.
Inarritu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blazkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazkov slips under a jab from Inarritu.
Blazkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blazkov throws a hook but Inarritu blocks it.
Inarritu digs a good body shot into Blazkov's ribs.
Blazkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Inarritu.
Ulysses Blazkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inarritu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blazkov lands a big uppercut and Inarritu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Inarritu looks OK. Blazkov waves Inarritu back to his feet!
Inarritu is rocked!
Blazkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Inarritu is still on wobbly legs! Can Blazkov finish him?
Inarritu blocks the body kick.
Inarritu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu swings for the body but Blazkov moves out of range.
Inarritu lands with a good body shot.
Blazkov throws a push kick but Inarritu slaps the foot to one side.
Inarritu throws a big shot that misses.
Inarritu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blazkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inarritu throws a leg kick
and Blazkov counters with a nice body kick.
Inarritu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Inarritu.
Inarritu throws a leg kick
and Blazkov counters with a nice right hand that sends Inarritu toppling to the canvas! Inarritu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Blazkov finish him?!
Inarritu misses with an uppercut.
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!
Inarritu throws an off balance right hand
and Blazkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blazkov drops Inarritu with a big left hand! Inarritu is injured, injured bad! Blazkov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Blazkov!
Ulysses Blazkov retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Ulysses Blazkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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