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SYN 873 Maluga vs. Babinski PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Middle Finger (ranked 853 p4p, 1909 weight class) and Mac Bandini (ranked 95 p4p, 216 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Finger might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Side to Side. Bandini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Expanse. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Middle Finger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finger misses the body punch
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finger throws an off balance right hand
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finger misses with a shot to the body
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
Finger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut.
Finger just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Finger avoids it with no problem.
Finger throws an off balance right hand
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandini counters with a left to the body.
Finger throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Finger throws a jab when Bandini was well out of range.
Bandini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finger with a body shot.
Bandini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finger.
Bandini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finger with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger throws a hook to the side of Bandini's head but Bandini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finger throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandini slips a straight right by Finger.
Bandini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Middle Finger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandini is just out of range.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Finger avoids it with no problem.
Finger looks to land a right hand but Bandini moved out of range.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Finger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finger throws a jab when Bandini was well out of range.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Finger avoids it with no problem.
Finger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandini. Bandini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bandini is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finger throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandini counters with a nice uppercut.
Finger throws a big shot that misses.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Finger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Finger avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger misses with a right hand
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bandini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandini ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Finger throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Finger throws a sloppy body shot
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandini has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bandini might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Finger throws a looping overhand right but Bandini ducks down to avoid it.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finger misses with a hook
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Finger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Finger.
Finger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger misses with a straight left.
Bandini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Finger with a body shot.
Finger misses with a hook
and Bandini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finger thinking.
Finger misses with an uppercut
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bandini.
Finger looks to land a combination but Bandini avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finger momentarily.
Finger throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finger throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandini tries to move into range but Finger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Finger throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Finger misses.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finger throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finger throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finger misses with a right hand
and Bandini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finger swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Finger throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finger throws out the jab.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finger throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finger misses with a hook
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
Finger throws the left hand but Bandini avoids the punch easily.
Finger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandini.
Finger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finger misses with a left hand
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Finger throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandini ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Bandini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Finger misses with an uppercut. Bandini saw that one coming.
Finger throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Finger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finger throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finger swings for the body but Bandini moves out of range.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Finger avoids it with no problem.
Finger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finger throws a body punch but Bandini moves out of range.
Finger jabs Bandini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Finger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Finger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finger throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
Finger misses with a looping right.
Finger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandini slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandini staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finger misses with a jab to the body
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandini throws a hook but Finger avoids it easily.
Finger misses with a right hand
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
Finger misses with a jab to the body
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finger misses with a right hand
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
Finger misses with a lunging right hand
and Finger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finger swings widly with a right hand
and Finger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finger misses with a body punch
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
Bandini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandini moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Bandini moves out of range as Finger strikes.
Finger tests Bandini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger misses with a left hand
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finger misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Finger.
Bandini avoids the body shot from Finger.
Finger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finger swings widly with a right hand
and Bandini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Finger.
Finger throws the left hand but Bandini avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finger misses with a looping right.
Finger misses with an uppercut
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Finger.
Some wild striking there from Finger.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger misses the body punch
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Finger moved out of range.
Finger misses with a straight right.
Finger throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
Finger throws an off balance right hand
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Finger misses.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Finger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Finger avoids it with no problem.
Finger throws a hook but Bandini avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Finger throws a right hand that misses
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Bandini.
Finger throws a sloppy body shot
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandini slips under a jab from Finger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandini moves away.
Finger throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finger throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Finger throws a right hand that misses
and Finger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finger misses with an uppercut
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finger throws an off balance right hand
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
Finger throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Finger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandini.
Bandini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finger.
Finger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bandini counters with a stiff right hand.
Finger misses with a right hand
and Bandini counters with a right hand to the body.
Finger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Finger throws a looping overhand right but Bandini ducks down to avoid it.
Finger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finger misses with a body shot
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
Finger 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.
Finger misses with a hook
and Finger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finger takes a swing at Bandini's ribcage but misses.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finger. Bandini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Finger avoids it with no problem.
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Finger avoids it with no problem.
Finger throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bandini misses.
Finger throws a right hand that misses
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger misses with a right hand
and Finger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finger just misses with a punch to the body.
Finger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bandini counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Finger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bandini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Bandini misses its intended target.
Finger misses with a looping right.
Finger throws an off balance right hand
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finger throws a right hand that misses
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Finger looks to land a left hand but Bandini moved out of range nicely.
Finger misses with a hook to the body
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
Finger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finger thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandini in his tracks.
Finger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finger.
Finger misses with a wild combination.
Bandini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Middle Finger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger swings widly with a right hand
and Bandini counters with a straight right hand.
Finger throws a hook but Bandini avoids it easily.
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandini.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finger swings widly with a right hand
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finger throws a lazy uppercut
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Finger is rocked!
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Finger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finger misses with a right hand
and Bandini counters with a big right hand! Oh Finger is in trouble here! Bandini follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Darvin Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Middle Finger stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame my Sponsors for this loss, fuck em!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Zonta (ranked 638 p4p, 860 weight class) and Hugh Honey (ranked 87 p4p, 119 weight class). Honey has chosen Higher Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh Honey!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honey looks to land a combination. Zonta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Honey looks to land a right hand but Zonta moved out of range.
Zonta is looking to counter punch.
Honey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Zonta feints and then cracks Honey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Honey down.
Honey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta moves in looking to clinch but Honey pushes him off.
Honey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Zonta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Honey wants to clinch.
Zonta slips a jab from Honey.
A swing and a miss from Honey.
Honey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honey lands an overhand right.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Zonta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zonta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Honey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zonta is looking to take a break and control but Honey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Honey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zonta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Honey is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Zonta scoring with punches from side control.
Zonta working the ground and pound but Honey is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honey is not content to let Zonta control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Honey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey defending against the ground and pound.
Zonta grinds an elbow into Honey's temple.
Zonta working the strikes but Honey uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Honey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Still in half guard, Zonta seems content to control.
Zonta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Honey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta.
Honey is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Honey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zonta with a nice head shot there.
Zonta trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Zonta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Honey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Honey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zonta throwing strikes but missing.
Zonta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Honey has wrist control.
Zonta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zonta trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Honey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zonta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Honey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Honey has escaped and now he's on top!
Honey being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta controls Honey momentarily but Honey frees himself.
Honey controlling from the top position.
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 Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Honey misses with a wild body shot.
Honey throws a series of punches but Zonta moves out of range.
Zonta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Zonta scores with a nice right hand.
Zonta wants to clinch.
Zonta misses with a leg kick.
Honey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zonta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Honey did well to prevent Zonta getting side control.
Honey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zonta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zonta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Honey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta working Honey over with strikes.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honey defending well though.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing that Zonta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zonta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zonta slips a nice elbow through Honey's hands, connecting with Honey's forehead.
Peter Zonta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Honey dodges it nicely.
Zonta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zonta trying to control the action but Honey is working from the bottom.
Honey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zonta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zonta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Honey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta lands with a punch from half guard.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zonta throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zonta lands with a punch from half guard.
Zonta throws a strike but Honey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Honey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Honey!
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zonta has control of Honey's left arm, preventing Honey from doing any damage.
Honey preventing the sweep.
Honey stays in close to Zonta's body and controls the position.
Honey trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Honey dodges it nicely.
Zonta working Honey over with strikes.
Zonta throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely.
Zonta stalling away here and it's allowed Honey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zonta throws a big elbow that misses.
Honey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Honey keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta postures up and lands a big shot to Honey's brow.
Zonta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Honey's guard.
Zonta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Honey is holding on to half guard well.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zonta is trying to control. Honey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zonta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zonta is looking to stall here but Honey recovers full guard.
Zonta controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Zonta has Honey up against the cage in a clinch.
Honey swings wildly with an uppercut but Zonta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey takes a shot to the head.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta can't get the takedown.
Zonta blocking some punches.
Honey prevents the takedown attempt.
Honey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zonta's elbow.
Zonta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Honey backwards.
Honey lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zonta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Honey blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zonta fails to land.
Honey slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta lands with a right to the head.
Zonta keeps control of Honey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zonta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Honeys head.
A short uppercut from Honey.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zonta.
Zonta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zonta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honey can do to turn this around?
Zonta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Honey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zonta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Honey avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta misses with some punches.
Honey misses with a punch on the inside.
Honey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zonta tightens his grip and picks Honey up, before dumping him to the ground. Honey manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta wants to control from the top but Honey keeps moving.
Honey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Honey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zonta passes Honey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zonta connects with a nice short shot to Honey's temple.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honey defending well though.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Honey dodges it nicely.
Zonta throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely.
Zonta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zonta is trying to work for a kimura but Honey is defending well.
Zonta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zonta throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honey defending well though.
Zonta throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Zonta seems content to control.
Honey moves into full guard.
Zonta is looking to work some ground and pound but Honey has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zonta throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Honey being controlled here, momentarily.
Zonta with a nice head shot there.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hugh Honey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zonta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
Peter Zonta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 589 p4p, 766 weight class) and Dude Dudeson (ranked 84 p4p, 105 weight class). Hallbjornsson comes to the cage accompanied by Herr Mannelig. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adils Hallbjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dudeson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Dudeson is out of range.
Dudeson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Dudeson ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Dudeson ducks down to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson tries to sprawl but Dudeson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hallbjornsson wants to get back to full guard.
Dudeson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dudeson wants to control but Hallbjornsson is keeping him busy.
Dudeson thows a huge punch but Hallbjornsson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudeson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudeson's back!
Hallbjornsson controlling well, preventing Dudeson from escaping the position.
Dudeson keeps trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudeson is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson trying to control the hands but Hallbjornsson won't let him.
Dudeson tries to escape but Hallbjornsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hallbjornsson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dudeson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudeson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hallbjornsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dudeson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hallbjornsson's guard. Nice work there by Dudeson.
Dudeson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallbjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudeson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Hallbjornsson keeps moving.
Dudeson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dudeson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dudeson postures up in Hallbjornsson's guard and throws a big left but Hallbjornsson blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dudeson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallbjornsson is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dudeson avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
Nice takedown defense from Hallbjornsson. No joy for Dudeson on that attempt.
Dudeson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Hallbjornsson.
Dude Dudeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudeson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallbjornsson lunges at Dudeson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dudeson's hand.
A jab from Dudeson misses.
Dudeson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hallbjornsson defends well and Dudeson ends up having to push Hallbjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudeson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Dudeson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudeson scores with a hook to the body. Hallbjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dude Dudeson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dudeson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hallbjornsson is fending him off so far but Dudeson persists. Nope, Hallbjornsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Dudeson misses.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudeson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Dudeson.
Dudeson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudeson connects with a single shot there.
Dudeson shoots and misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudeson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adils Hallbjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudeson.
Hallbjornsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson cracks Dudeson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dudeson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hallbjornsson finish him?
 Dudeson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson thuds a left hand into Dudeson's body.
Dudeson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallbjornsson finish him?
Hallbjornsson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dudeson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hallbjornsson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
An out of breath Adils Hallbjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dude Dudeson was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mma (ranked 900 p4p, 678 weight class) and John Lawrence (ranked 138 p4p, 102 weight class). Lawrence is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Surrender. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mma misses with a wild combination.
Mma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Mma ducks under and follows up with a left that Mma also avoids with ease.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Mma moved out of range nicely.
Mma connects with a jab.
Lawrence scores with a head kick.
Lawrence pushes Mma up against the cage in a clinch.
Mma manages to break the clinch.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mma slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Mma throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mma.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Mma.
We've been told by Mma's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawrence slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mma misses with a body kick.
Mma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence feints and as Mma raises his hands in defense, Lawrence changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mma scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mma as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Jeff Mma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mma misses with a looping right.
Mma defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
Mma moves forwards but Lawrence connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mma sneaks out the side door and pushes Lawrence away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Mma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mma circles away quickly and effectively.
Mma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mma misses with a straight right.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawrence.
Mma sneaks out the side door and pushes Lawrence away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lawrence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mma. Mma obviously looking to wear him down.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mma bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jeff Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a one two! Mma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lawrence fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mma avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mma takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mma avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawrence connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Mma misses with a body shot.
Lawrence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice jab there from Mma.
Mma throws a low kick, looking for Lawrence's leg but Lawrence calmly moves out of range.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence throws out a leg kick but Mma moves out of range and Lawrence only half commits.
Mma lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mma bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence missing with a left hand there. Mma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Lawrence fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mma sprawls well initially but Lawrence persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mma pushes Lawrence off and gets back to his feet.
Mma throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Mma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Mma lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Mma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence feints and then cracks Mma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mma down.
Lawrence lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Mma feints and then cracks Lawrence's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lawrence down.
Mma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mma on the side of the head.
Mma lunges at Lawrence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawrence's hand.
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mma throws out the jab.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Mma ducks under and follows up with a left that Mma also avoids with ease.
Lawrence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mma misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mma swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mma throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Mma.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Mma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Mma misses.
Mma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mma ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Mma looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Mma avoids nicely.
Mma misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Mma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mma.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Mma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
Lawrence moves out of range of the leg kick from Mma.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mma.
Mma tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawrence is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mma.
The fighters circling - Mma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Lawrence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mma manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lawrence has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lawrence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeff Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Mma throws a big shot that misses.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawrence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mma.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Mma slips a jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Mma avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands a right hook to the body.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Mma.
As Mma backs off Lawrence throws a huge counter combo but Mma manages to avoid it all.
A punch lands to the side of Mma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
Mma throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Mma avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Mma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mma.
A little feinted left hand from Mma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Mma shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence misses with a jab to the body
and Mma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mma loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Mma.
Mma scores with a spinning back kick!
Jeff Mma is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mma as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Lawrence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Mma with a series of wild strikes but Mma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mma throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Mma seems unphased.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mma scores with a body shot.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Mma both land. Nice combination.
Mma ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Mma misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mma throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Mma throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Mma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Mma avoids the punch easily.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. Mma should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick from Mma.
Mma throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mma.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mma.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Mma ducks under and follows up with a left that Mma also avoids with ease.
Mma moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
Mma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mma jabs Lawrence to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence takes a swing at Mma's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mma throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab by Mma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mma.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Mma.
Mma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Mma moves out of range easily.
Lawrence works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Mma moves out of range easily.
A big left from Mma misses.
Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Mma's head but Mma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Mma sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jeff Mma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawrence.
Mma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mma lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mma throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Mma misses with a shot to the body
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mma misses with a straight right.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mma defends it well.
Mma looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Mma throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Mma misses with a wild body shot.
John Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lawrence moves out of range as Mma strikes.
Lawrence is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lawrence shoots in and drives through. Mma sprawls well.
Mma blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Mma looks to land a right hand but Lawrence moved out of range.
Lawrence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mma cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mma pushes Lawrence away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrence.
Mma throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Mma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mma.
Mma throws a body kick that misses
and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mma breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mma with a nice calf kick.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mma is trying to defend but Lawrence finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma tries to kick Lawrence off but Lawrence keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mma's head.
Mma won't allow Lawrence to pass to mount.
Mma is looking to escape.
Lawrence slips a nice elbow through Mma's hands, connecting with Mma's forehead.
Jeff Mma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mma wants to get back to his feet.
Mma kicks Lawrence off and gets back to his feet.
Mma lands with a good body shot.
Lawrence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mma momentarily.
Lawrence sizes up Mma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mma.
Mma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeff Mma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mma stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Mma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Mma!
Jeff Mma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
John Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Krison (ranked 85 p4p, 97 weight class) and Osiris Egyptian (ranked 15 p4p, 17 weight class). Krison comes to the cage accompanied by Rebelution. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Herb Krison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krison delivers a nice body kick.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krison lands with a hook. Egyptian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Krison with a hook.
Krison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Krison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Egyptian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krison counters with a stiff right hand.
Egyptian 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.
Krison slips a jab from Egyptian.
A little feinted left hand from Krison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Krison saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Krison as he checks the leg kick.
Krison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
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!
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krison swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Krison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krison cracks Egyptian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Krison with the inside leg kick.
Krison throws a wild body kick that Egyptian sees coming a mile off.
Egyptian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Krison does it's job there.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Krison.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Egyptian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Egyptian tests Krison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick
enabling Krison to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Egyptian.
Krison is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Krison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Krison scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krison throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
Egyptian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Egyptian 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.
Krison checks a leg kick.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krison checks a leg kick.
Krison lands the left hand.
Krison digs a good hook to Egyptian's body.
Krison checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian drops his hands momentarily and Krison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krison scores with a sloppy right hand. Egyptian should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Krison moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Egyptian to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Egyptian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Krison.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Egyptian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Egyptian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Egyptian.
Krison managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian.
Krison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian is looking to break free of the clinch but Krison has double underhooks.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krison has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krison scores with a shot to the side of Egyptian's head.
Krison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Krison as the two fighters clinch.
Egyptian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Krison.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Egyptian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Krison blocks it.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krison looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Egyptian moves out of range as Krison throws a body kick.
Egyptian takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Krison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krison throws the kick towards the body but Egyptian avoids it.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Egyptian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krison throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krison throws a push kick but Egyptian slaps the foot to one side.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Egyptian cracks Krison with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krison.
Krison moves into the clinch.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
A short body shot lands from Egyptian as the two fighters clinch.
Krison lands a body punch.
Krison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Krison gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage.
Krison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krison as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krison throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian throws a big counter head kick but Krison avoids it with no problem.
Krison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Krison tries to counter by clinching up but Egyptian breaks away and moves out of range.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Krison avoids it.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Krison saw it coming and moves away.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krison lands a glancing blow to the side of Egyptian's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krison thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Krison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Egyptian's knee momentarily.
Krison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Egyptian can do to turn this around?
Krison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison misses the jab.
Krison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krison walks into a left hand.
Krison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison with a hook.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Egyptian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krison's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krison throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herb Krison is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Krison wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Krison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Krison.
Egyptian connects with a body shot that sends Krison's belly button to the back.
Krison moves out of range of the leg kick from Egyptian.
Krison throws a counter high kick but Egyptian was just alert enough to avoid it.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krison throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Krison is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krison throws a push kick but Egyptian slaps the foot to one side.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Krison moved out of range nicely.
Krison wants to slow Egyptian down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Krison misses.
Egyptian connects with a crisp jab.
Krison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Egyptian's sensitive parts.
Egyptian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Krison slips a jab from Egyptian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison punishes Egyptian's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Egyptian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Herb Krison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krison at a distance.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krison looks to land a combination. Egyptian sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Krison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Egyptian follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Krison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krison avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Krison lands with a kick to the ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Krison blocks the leg kick.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krison throws a push kick but Egyptian slaps the foot to one side.
Krison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egyptian. Egyptian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Egyptian with a hook.
Krison moves out of range of the body kick from Egyptian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krison. Krison obviously looking to wear him down.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Krison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Egyptian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krison 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.
Krison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Egyptian on the side of the head.
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egyptian has time to react.
A left lands for Egyptian.
Krison swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian wants to slow Krison down by chopping away at his legs.
Krison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krison connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Krison catches Egyptian right on the button with a cross.
Krison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Osiris Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krison.
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Krison counters with a right hand to the body.
Egyptian slips a jab from Krison.
Egyptian tries a quick counter leg kick but Krison is wise to it.
Krison walks into a jab.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Egyptian tries to score with a low kick but Krison moves his leg out of the way.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Krison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Egyptians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Egyptian.
Egyptian's corner calls for a 1-2. Egyptian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Egyptian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krison to score with a decent uppercut.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Krison connects with an inside leg kick.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Krison moved out of range.
Krison fires out a quick counter leg kick but Egyptian just manages to avoid it.
Egyptian lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egyptian at a distance.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krison throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Krison thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
Krison connects with a leg kick.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Krison checks it.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
Krison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Egyptian motions for Krison to come forward. Egyptian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krison.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krison.
Krison tries to clinch up.
Egyptian misses with a kick to the body
and Krison counters with a nice body shot.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krison moves into the clinch successfully.
Herb Krison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Egyptian can't find room to land a body shot as Krison controls the action.
Krison tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison lands a shot to the body.
Egyptian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Egyptian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Krison lands with a left to the head.
Herb Krison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krison thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
Egyptian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian lands with an uppercut that bounces Krison off the cage and back into range.
Egyptian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian thows a leg kick but Krison checks it
and Krison counters with a nice body kick.
Egyptian connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!
Herb Krison thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Osiris Egyptian was interviewed post fight and said 'I am done. Thank you all, its time to retire. You know my son Ishmael is pretty good in this shit too. Check him out. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 34 p4p, 56 weight class) and Wayne Williams (ranked 2 p4p, 4 weight class). Wayne Williams has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Williams strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Williams throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Williams takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Williams.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Williams just misses with a punch 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!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Williams misses with a right hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Sitsongrit motions for Williams to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Williams.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Detkhunjon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A big right from Williams misses.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
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!
Williams misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab by Williams.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Williams throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Williams.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Williams.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams slips under a jab.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Williams cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Williams throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Williams.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Williams throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Williams.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Williams misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams blocks a jab.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Williams moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Williams.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
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!
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams misses the jab.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams 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.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams 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.
Williams jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams 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.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
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!
Williams throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Williams misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Detkhunjon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Williams slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Williams misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams lands a jab.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Wayne Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Sitsongrit sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Detkhunjon Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Whymer (ranked 6 p4p, 72 weight class) and Yka Sonni (ranked 1 p4p, 13 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yka Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whymer's half guard.
Whymer is trying to stand back up but Sonni is controlling him
Sonni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Whymer is trying to stand.
Sonni is controlling the pace.
Sonni throws a strike but Whymer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer has control of Sonni's left arm, preventing Sonni from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whymer.
Whymer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Sonni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sonni working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Whymer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sonni throwing strikes but missing.
Sonni is fighting to break Whymer's control of his arms but Whymer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Whymer keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sonni wants to control from the top but Whymer keeps moving.
Sonni throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sonni scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer pushes Sonni off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sonni scores with a kick to the body.
Whymer throws a series of punches but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whymer's sensitive parts.
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whymer ducks right into an uppercut from Sonni.
Sonni lands the left hand.
Donk. Whymer catches Sonni right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Sonni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whymer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Whymer lands.
Sonni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whymer under the eye.
Sonni misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonni misses the target.
Sonni has a takedown stuffed.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whymer.
Sonni is looking to slow Whymer down with leg kicks.
Sonni lands a nice hook to Whymer's body. Whymer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Just Whymer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whymer as he jumps to the side.
Whymer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yka Sonni will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Whymer swings widly with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Sonni misses
and Whymer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Sonni misses its intended target.
Yka Sonni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whymer throws a leg kick that misses.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sonni scores with a takedown into Whymer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whymer trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni wants to control from the top but Whymer keeps moving.
Sonni throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sonni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whymer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sonni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sonni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Whymer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonni.
Sonni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whymer tries to land a leg kick but Sonni saw it coming and moves away.
Sonni moves forwards but Whymer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whymer throws a poor cross that misses
and Whymer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Sonni misses its intended target.
Whymer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whymer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sonni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni misses with an uppercut.
Whymer scores with a jab. Sonni acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sonni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonni misses with a lunging right hand
and Whymer counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni misses with a hook. Whymer ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Whymer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
Whymer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sonni lands a body shot.
Whymer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sonni counters with a straight right hand.
Sonni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whymer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sonni.
Whymer throwing a counter right hand but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sonni blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick from Whymer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Sonni.
Whymer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whymer connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sonni attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Whymer throws an off balance right hand
and Sonni counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whymer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yka Sonni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni lands a nice shot to the body.
Sonni takes a swing at Whymer's ribcage but misses.
Whymer is looking for a counter combo.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Whymer's shoulder, as Whymer tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick from Whymer misses.
Whymer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Whymer tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sonni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni scores with a sloppy right hand. Whymer should have avoided that one.
Whymer throws a head kick that misses
and Sonni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whymer's knee momentarily.
Whymer tries to sprawl but Sonni drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whymer keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer is looking to escape.
Whymer is looking to control Sonni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whymer avoid being mounted?
Sonni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whymer has hold of Sonni's hands but Sonni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sonni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whymer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sonni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Whymer wants to land a leg kick but Sonni is out of range.
Whymer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonni is out of range.
Whymer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Whymer is out of range.
Whymer blocks the body kick.
Whymer throws a push kick but Sonni slaps the foot to one side.
Sonni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whymer's sensitive parts.
Whymer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sonni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Sonni avoids it.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonni throws a lazy uppercut
and Whymer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Sonni backs away, Whymer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Sonni misses.
Whymer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonni in his tracks.
Whymer throws a leg kick but Sonni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whymer throws a hook but Sonni avoids it easily.
Sonni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sonni.
Whymer throws a wild body kick that Sonni sees coming a mile off.
Sonni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonni is looking to slow Whymer down with leg kicks.
Sonni blocks a low kick nicely.
Whymer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sonni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whymer counters with a nice body kick.
Whymer throws a wild body kick that Sonni sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni tries to work over Whymer's front leg with a kick but Whymer checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Whymer misses the target.
Whymer looks to land a right hand but Sonni moved out of range.
Whymer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sonni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whymer throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonni cracks Whymer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whymer thows a leg kick but Sonni checks it
and Sonni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Sonni. Beautiful body shot.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yka Sonni really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whymer takes one to the side of the head.
Sonni scores with a punch to the head.
Whymer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonni throws a body punch but Whymer moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sonni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Whymer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni avoids a kick to the body.
Whymer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick from Whymer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Whymer counters with a quick kick to the body but Sonni blocks it.
Sonni moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
Whymer misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Sonni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whymer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sonni throws a low kick, looking for Whymer's leg but Whymer calmly moves out of range.
Sonni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whymer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whymer moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Sonni connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Whymer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whymer just misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whymer defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whymer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonni checks the leg kick.
Whymer looks to land a combination but Sonni avoids it well.
Whymer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
A little feinted left hand from Whymer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
Sonni misses the body punch
letting Whymer counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Sonni.
Sonni misses with an uppercut.
Sonni throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sonni checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Sonni responds with a good body kick, but Whymer manages to step out the way in time.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.
Sonni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Sonni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Whymer is just out of range.
Whymer catches Sonni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whymer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Whymer backs off Sonni throws a huge counter combo but Whymer manages to avoid it all.
Sonni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whymer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sonni's knee momentarily.
Whymer connects with a body shot that sends Sonni's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whymer.
Whymer throws a wild body kick that Sonni sees coming a mile off.
Sonni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonni swings widly with a right hand
and Whymer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whymer misses with a lunging right hand
and Whymer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Sonni counters with a leg kick.
Whymer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Whymer.
Whymer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonni moves away.
Sonni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sonni gets the takedown into side control.
Sonni working the strikes but Whymer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yka Sonni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Whymer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whymer thuds his shin into the meat of Sonni's side.
Sonni thuds his right hand into Whymer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sonni scores with a jab.
Sonni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whymer at a distance.
Whymer lands a jab to the head.
Whymer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sonni counters with a straight right hand.
Sonni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whymer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer throws a push kick but Sonni slaps the foot to one side.
Sonni drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Whymer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sonni has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni pushes Whymer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonni throws a head punch that misses.
Whymer blocks an uppercut.
Whymer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Whymer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonni.
Whymer tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Sonni.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sonni lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sonni fails to land.
Sonni digs a right hand into Whymer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whymer's gas tank.
Whymer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whymer blocking some punches.
Sonni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Just Whymer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni misses with a body punch.
Sonni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whymer working aggressively here.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whymer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Whymer.
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!
Whymer swings wildly with an uppercut but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whymer backwards.
Sonni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whymer backwards.
Sonni scores with a shot to the side of Whymer's head.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
Yka Sonni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni tries to throw a body punch but Whymer avoids it by throwing Sonni back against the cage.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Whymer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Sonni struggles to land a body shot inside as Whymer controls his hands.
Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
Whymer lands with a left to the head.
Whymer misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whymer misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whymer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni misses with a punch on the inside.
Whymer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sonni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a body punch.
Sonni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whymer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni blocking some punches.
Sonni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sonni.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni blocking some punches.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Sonni blocking some punches.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whymer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
Whymer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
Sonni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whymer tries to throw a body punch but Sonni avoids it by throwing Whymer back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yka Sonni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sonni 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yka Sonni!
Yka Sonni is the new light heavyweight champion!
Yka Sonni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sparxx (ranked 40 p4p, 49 weight class) and Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 8 p4p, 9 weight class). Namasuzuki has chosen Stand By Me- Ben King as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Sparxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namasuzuki throws a poor cross that misses
and Namasuzuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparxx looks to land a left hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range nicely.
Sparxx throws out a leg kick but Namasuzuki moves out of range and Sparxx only half commits.
Namasuzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Namasuzuki fails to land.
Namasuzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Sparxx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Sparxx.
Namasuzuki has managed to clinch.
Namasuzuki works on Sparxx's body with a couple of short punches.
Namasuzuki tries to throw a body punch but Sparxx avoids it by throwing Namasuzuki back against the cage.
Namasuzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Namasuzuki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparxx.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparxx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Namasuzuki has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparxx.
Sparxx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Namasuzuki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namasuzuki throws a shot from downtown. Sparxx moves away and avoids it.
Namasuzuki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Namasuzuki connects with a looping right hand.
A left lands for Sparxx.
Namasuzuki loads up on a big right hand but Sparxx slips the punch.
Sparxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namasuzuki moves away.
We've been told by Sparxx's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sparxx throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sparxx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Namasuzuki misses with a low kick.
Namasuzuki throws a shot to the body.
Sparxx lands with a shot to the body.
Sparxx slips a jab from Namasuzuki.
Sparxx connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Namasuzuki's hands.
Namasuzuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namasuzuki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sparxx scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Namasuzuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Namasuzuki defending well as Sparxx loads up on a big left hand.
Sparxx lands a glancing blow to the side of Namasuzuki's head.
Namasuzuki checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the body from Sparxx misses
and Namasuzuki counters with an inside leg kick.
Sparxx blocks a jab.
Namasuzuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sparxx.
Sparxx throws a series of punches but Namasuzuki avoids them all with ease.
Sparxx gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Namasuzuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sparxx has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Namasuzuki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Namasuzuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sparxx or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki keeps control of Sparxx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Sparxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Namasuzuki tries to throw a body punch but Sparxx avoids it by throwing Namasuzuki back against the cage.
Sparxx blocking some punches.
Namasuzuki can't find room to land a body shot as Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx can't break the clinch.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparxx escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Namasuzuki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparxx walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Namasuzuki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sparxx misses with a left hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Namasuzuki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sparxx tries to circle away but Namasuzuki has him pinned against the cage.
Namasuzuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparxx is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Namasuzuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with the head strike.
Namasuzuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparxx's elbow.
Sparxx can't break the clinch.
Sparxx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Namasuzuki blocks a head kick by Sparxx.
Both fighters circling a little - Sparxx finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Namasuzuki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namasuzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparxx moves away.
Sparxx waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Namasuzuki.
Sparxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Namasuzuki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sparxx lands with a kick to the temple. Namasuzuki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Sparxx misses with a hook.
Namasuzuki lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sparxx 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 Namasuzuki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Namasuzuki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Namasuzuki throws out a counter right but Sparxx avoids it with no problem.
Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparxx.
Namasuzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands with a right hand.
Sparxx misses with a hook. Namasuzuki ducked under it nicely.
And Namasuzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparxx pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gary Sparxx is winning the standup battle so far.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook
and Sparxx makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Sparxx misses.
It seemed like Namasuzuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sparxx lands a leg kick that knocks Namasuzuki off balance momentarily.
Sparxx misses with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Namasuzuki cracks a nice hook into Sparxx's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namasuzuki feints and then cracks Sparxx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparxx down.
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!
Sparxx throws a jab but it's blocked by Namasuzuki.
Sparxx looks to land a right hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range.
Namasuzuki slips a jab from Sparxx.
It seemed like Namasuzuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namasuzuki looks to land a left hand but Sparxx moved out of range nicely.
Namasuzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Namasuzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparxx lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Sparxx.
Sparxx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Namasuzuki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sparxx scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Namasuzuki manages to mount him!
Sparxx wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Namasuzuki controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is squirming around, avoiding Namasuzuki's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Namasuzuki content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx really wants to buck Namasuzuki off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namasuzuki can't control as he wanted to and Sparxx manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Namasuzuki trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Namasuzuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Namasuzuki trying to advance position but Sparxx counters by regaining guard.
Sparxx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Namasuzuki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparxx misses with an uppercut. Namasuzuki saw that one coming.
Sparxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Sparxx is predictable there
and Namasuzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pupuki Namasuzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's time! Sparxx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sparxx looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sparxx throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namasuzuki throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparxx.
Sparxx gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki sizes up Sparxx with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Namasuzuki staying out of range there.
Sparxx lands a nice hook to Namasuzuki's body. Namasuzuki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sparxx swings widly with a right hand
letting Namasuzuki counter with a right hand.
Sparxx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Namasuzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
Donk. Namasuzuki catches Sparxx right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki drops his hands momentarily and Sparxx takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sparxx lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparxx with a nice cross.
Sparxx looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sparxx lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Namasuzuki misses.
Sparxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Namasuzuki is just out of range.
Good shot there by Namasuzuki.
Sparxx throws a leg kick
and Namasuzuki counters with a straight right hand.
Sparxx takes one on the button.
Sparxx tests Namasuzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Namasuzuki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sparxx has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Namasuzuki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sparxx throws out a loose jab but Namasuzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparxx moves out of range of the body kick from Namasuzuki.
Sparxx was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sparxx throws a right hand that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparxx misses with a hook. Namasuzuki ducked under it nicely.
Namasuzuki rushes Sparxx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
Sparxx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparxx is looking to break free of the clinch but Namasuzuki has double underhooks.
Namasuzuki lands with a light punch inside.
Sparxx is trying to break the clinch but Namasuzuki is controlling him.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Sparxx.
Namasuzuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Namasuzuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Namasuzuki keeps control of Sparxx as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Namasuzuki misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
Sparxx takes a shot to the head.
Sparxx breaks from the clinch.
Sparxx fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Namasuzuki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx throws a low kick but it's checked well by Namasuzuki.
Sparxx throws a sloppy head kick and Namasuzuki moves out of range easily.
Gary Sparxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparxx misses with a looping left.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab from Sparxx.
Namasuzuki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Namasuzuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparxx doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparxx lands with a nice combination. Namasuzuki backs away looking to recover.
Sparxx loads up on a big right hand but Namasuzuki slips the punch.
Namasuzuki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparxx defends it well.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy right hand. Sparxx should have avoided that one.
Namasuzuki wants to clinch up but Sparxx keeps it at a distance.
Namasuzuki scores with a body shot.
Namasuzuki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sparxx's half guard.
Sparxx manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparxx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Namasuzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparxx.
Namasuzuki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Namasuzuki feints and then cracks Sparxx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparxx down.
Sparxx swings for the body but Namasuzuki moves out of range.
Namasuzuki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice leg kick from Namasuzuki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Namasuzuki lands a head shot.
Sparxx tries to land a leg kick but Namasuzuki saw it coming and moves away.
Sparxx misses with a straight right.
Sparxx avoids a kick to the body.
Namasuzuki scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparxx missing with a left hand there. Namasuzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Namasuzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparxx.
Sparxx fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pupuki Namasuzuki.
I've got Namasuzuki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Our winner, Pupuki Namasuzuki, 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.
In defeat, Gary Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Give me a couple hours, and I will meet you all at the dance floor!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 2 p4p, 33 weight class) and Rob Roy (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Pawlik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Butler - Ocean . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlik throws an off balance right hand
and Roy counters with a nice body shot.
Pawlik has his takedown stuffed
and Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
Roy moves out of range of the strikes.
Pawlik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dick Pawlik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pawlik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roy avoids it really well and circles away.
Roy throws out a counter right but Pawlik avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Roy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik fails with the takedown
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Roy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roy throws a shot from downtown. Pawlik moves away and avoids it.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Roy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pawlik.
A jab lands there for Pawlik.
Pawlik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pawlik working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Pawlik seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pawlik is trying to get an arm triangle but Roy is defending well.
Roy is looking to reverse the position.
Roy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roy is not content to let Pawlik control the position.
Pawlik working the ground and pound but Roy is defending the strikes.
Pawlik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roy keeps working.
Pawlik working away.
Roy tries to bench press Pawlik off him but Pawlik keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pawlik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pawlik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roy is just riding it out for now. Pawlik eventually gives up the hold.
Roy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlik sits in half guard.
Roy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pawlik tries to pass to full mount but Roy defends it.
Pawlik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roy has hold of Pawlik's hands but Pawlik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pawlik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy is trying to get back to full guard.
Pawlik seems to be looking for submissions.
Roy is trying to get back to full guard.
Pawlik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roy is controlling Pawlik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Roy tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pawlik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pawlik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pawlik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pawlik scores with a decent looking hook.
Pawlik looks for a takedown but Roy sprawls well.
It seemed like Roy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik lands a nice hook to Roy's body. Roy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roy throws a body shot but no joy.
Pawlik throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Pawlik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roy counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Pawlik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roy as he jumps to the side.
Roy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pawlik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy tests Pawlik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pawlik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Pawlik.
Pawlik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pawlik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy gets caught flat footed, as Pawlik shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy is pulling down on Pawlik's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlik throws a big right hand that misses.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
Pawlik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roy's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy trying to hold on to Pawlik's head to control him but Pawlik postures up.
Roy tries to get to full guard but Pawlik has control of the leg.
Roy is trying to maintain the position but Pawlik is very close to passing his half guard.
Pawlik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pawlik throwing shots but Roy is blocking nicely.
Roy is looking for a sweep. Pawlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura here.
Pawlik is trying to work for a kimura but Roy is defending well.
Pawlik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pawlik thows a huge punch but Roy dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roy wants to improve his position but Pawlik is controlling well.
Roy moves into full guard.
Pawlik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pawlik is working away from the top position though.
Roy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Roy is working from the bottom.
Pawlik is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pawlik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Roy. No joy for Pawlik on that attempt.
Pawlik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pawlik throws a lazy uppercut
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pawlik throws the left hand but Roy avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roy! But no joy.
Pawlik lands a jab to the nose.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roy as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roy! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy misses with an uppercut. Pawlik saw that one coming.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roy sprawls and moves away.
Pawlik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Roy was covering up waiting for the punch and Pawlik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pawlik stopping the sweep attempt from Roy.
Pawlik landing with the ground and pound.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
Pawlik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pawlik being controlled here momentarily.
Roy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dick Pawlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roy stands and throws Pawlik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pawlik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roy can do to turn this around?
Pawlik is looking for a sweep.
Roy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pawlik's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pawlik is trying to improve his position.
Pawlik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roy's best efforts.
Roy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Roy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roy trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik tries to roll over but Roy keeps him under control.
Roy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawlik keeps working.
Roy controlling the action here.
Roy is continuing to stall.
Pawlik is trying to get back to full guard.
Roy is taking a breather. Pawlik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pawlik wants to control but Roy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pawlik is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pawlik scores with a jab.
Pawlik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
Roy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pawlik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rob Roy just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pawlik lands with a hook. Roy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pawlik throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
Roy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlik is just out of range.
Pawlik connects with a right hand. Roy shakes it off.
Pawlik misses with a straight right.
Roy unleashes a big counter combination but Pawlik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pawlik.
Pawlik shoots in but Roy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pawlik or perhaps it was just good defense by Roy, which made it look bad.
Pawlik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Roy is quick to defend against it.
Pawlik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pawlik throws a series of punches but Roy avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Roy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pawlik ducks under a wild hook from Roy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pawlik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roy looking for a sweep. Not yet Roy, not yet.
Pawlik trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Roy is retaining full guard.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roy keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Roy is adopting a defensive guard.
Pawlik trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Pawlik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy has Pawlik pulled in close to control his posture.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pawlik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roy misses with a body shot.
Pawlik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Rob Roy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pawlik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roy pinned against the cage. Roy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and Roy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dick Pawlik will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pawlik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roy.
A big left from Pawlik misses.
Roy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pawlik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roy managing to control the position.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pawlik manages to get himself to full guard.
Pawlik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pawlik, not yet.
Roy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pawlik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pawlik, not yet.
Pawlik keeping full guard, as Roy tries to pass.
Roy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Roy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rob Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pawlik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pawlik, not yet.
Pawlik trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roy staying out of range there.
Roy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pawlik with a body shot.
Pawlik throws a right hand that misses
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Roy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Pawlik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pawlik throws a right hand that misses
and Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pawlik.
Roy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roy throws a body punch but Pawlik moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roy is fending him off so far but Pawlik persists. Nope, Roy circles away and we're back to standing.
Roy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pawlik.
A nice side step and Roy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pawlik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dick Pawlik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roy throws an overhand right that lands on Pawlik's shoulder, as Pawlik tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Roy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pawlik 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rob Roy!
Rob Roy is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Maluga (ranked 1 p4p, 29 weight class) and Alexei Babinski (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Maluga comes to the cage accompanied by JUNGLE. Babinski has chosen Raining Blood - Slayer as his entrance music. Alexei Babinski has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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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 34 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Maluga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babinski misses with the body kick
and Maluga counters with an inside leg kick.
Babinski misses the jab.
Maluga tries to land a body kick
and Babinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maluga throws a looping overhand right but Babinski ducks down to avoid it.
Maluga slips under a jab from Babinski.
Maluga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maluga avoids the head kick by Babinski.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
Babinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maluga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Babinski finds it's way through Maluga's defenses.
Maluga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babinski.
Maluga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maluga throws a head kick that misses.
Babinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babinski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Babinski dips to his left and cracks Maluga with an uppercut!
Babinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maluga.
Babinski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maluga slips under a jab.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Babinski misses with a hook
and Maluga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Babinski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babinski throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maluga blocks the body kick.
Maluga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Babinski throws a leg kick which misses Maluga's front leg but catches the back leg as Maluga tries to avoid it.
Maluga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babinski counters with a good, hard body kick but Maluga shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babinski throws a nice looking combination but Maluga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Babinski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Babinski misses with a series of wild punches.
Babinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babinski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maluga connects with an inside leg kick.
Babinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski tests Maluga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maluga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maluga misses the shot to the body.
Babinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga throws a body shot but no joy.
Babinski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maluga doesn't seem bothered though.
Babinski looks to land a left hand but Maluga moved out of range nicely.
Maluga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Babinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maluga throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Babinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babinski connects with a body shot that sends Maluga's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babinski.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Babinski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maluga.
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!
Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maluga.
Babinski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Babinski checks a leg kick.
Babinski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Babinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Babinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Babinski throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Maluga is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Babinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maluga moves out of range as Babinski strikes.
Maluga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maluga might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maluga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babinski.
A jab from Babinski misses.
Maluga misses with a low kick.
Maluga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Babinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski thumps Maluga with a low kick.
Maluga misses with a body shot.
Babinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maluga.
Maluga is looking to wear down Babinski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Maluga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Babinski.
Maluga misses with a body shot
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babinski clobbers Maluga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maluga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maluga moves out of range as Babinski strikes.
Maluga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babinski throws a big shot that misses.
Babinski misses with a hook.
Maluga throws a low kick, looking for Babinski's leg but Babinski calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alexei Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Maluga.
Babinski is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maluga. Babinski shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maluga.
Babinski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maluga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Babinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maluga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maluga swings for the body but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski throws a counter combo.
Maluga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maluga looks to score with a jab to the body but Babinski is just out of range.
Babinski misses with a hook. Maluga ducked under it nicely.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Babinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maluga on the side of the head.
Crunch! Maluga slams his shin into Babinski's torso.
Maluga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Babinski throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice leg kick.
Babinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maluga circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maluga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maluga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babinski.
Babinski misses with a body kick.
Babinski misses with a body kick.
Maluga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maluga. Babinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Maluga.
Maluga walks into a left hand.
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 Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Babinski throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Maluga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Babinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maluga takes a swing at Babinski's ribcage but misses.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.
Babinski misses with a body kick.
Babinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
A counter left hand to the body from Maluga misses its target.
Babinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maluga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Babinski just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maluga 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 Babinski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Babinski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maluga misses the body punch
and Babinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
You can see that Babinski has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maluga slips a jab and a cross from Babinski.
Maluga throwing a counter right hand but Babinski manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babinski 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 Maluga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maluga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Babinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maluga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Babinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babinski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maluga takes a step back to recover.
Maluga scores with a jab.
Maluga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babinski misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maluga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Babinski.
Jeez, Kilo Maluga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Look low, kick high! Maluga uses the oldest trick in the book to send Babinski tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Maluga is absolutely delighted - when Babinski wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Alexei Babinski had this to say: 'Thank you syn, thank you kilo, it was an honor to be apart of this card. I'll be back!'.
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