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C90: Kahn vs. Haskins 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emil Marinov (ranked 1148 p4p, 4177 weight class) and Artie DeVanzo (ranked 183 p4p, 531 weight class). DeVanzo has chosen Renée & Renato - Save Your Love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Emil Marinov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 38 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Emil Marinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 31 - 1, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo walks into a stiff left hand from Marinov.
DeVanzo darts in looking for a takedown but Marinov gets double underhooks and turns DeVanzo into the cage.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Marinov feints and then cracks DeVanzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DeVanzo down.
DeVanzo looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marinov stuffs the takedown.
Marinov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marinov looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. DeVanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeVanzo's hands.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from Marinov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeVanzo! But no joy.
Marinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
DeVanzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeVanzo throws a nice looking combination but Marinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marinov. DeVanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marinov pushes DeVanzo away with a front kick.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Marinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Marinov works DeVanzo's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marinov scores with a jab. DeVanzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeVanzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marinov scores with a nice body kick.
Marinov misses with a body shot.
Marinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeVanzo takes a step back to recover.
Marinov lands with a straight right. DeVanzo didn't see that one coming.
DeVanzo misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Marinov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marinov keeps DeVanzo at a distance using the push kick.
Marinov lunges at DeVanzo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeVanzo's hand.
Marinov scores with a jab. DeVanzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov lands a jab to the head.
DeVanzo throws a right hand that Marinov ducks under and follows up with a left that Marinov also avoids with ease.
Marinov throws a quick counter kick to the body but DeVanzo avoids it.
Marinov throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marinov!
DeVanzo misses with an uppercut.
DeVanzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeVanzo swinging wildly here.
Marinov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeVanzo at a distance.
Marinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeVanzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Marinov connects with a jab.
DeVanzo misses with an uppercut
and Marinov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marinov scores with a nice strike.
Marinov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marinov blocks a jab.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Marinov.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVanzo manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
DeVanzo takes one on the button.
DeVanzo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
DeVanzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marinov circles away quickly and effectively.
DeVanzo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
DeVanzo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeVanzo throws a big shot that misses.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Marinov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeVanzo misses with a wild combination.
Marinov lands with an overhand left.
Marinov connects with a single shot there.
Marinov scores with a head kick. DeVanzo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Marinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo takes one to the chin there.
Marinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeVanzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. DeVanzo shrugs it off though.
A punch lands to the side of DeVanzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marinov misses with a kick to the body.
DeVanzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marinov. That's going to slow DeVanzo down.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marinov defends it well.
Marinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping DeVanzo under the eye.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Marinov 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeVanzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeVanzo's corner calls for a 1-2. DeVanzo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeVanzo 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.
DeVanzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marinov takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice looking body kick.
DeVanzo drops his hands momentarily and Marinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marinov scores with a nice strike.
DeVanzo needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
DeVanzo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marinov.
Marinov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeVanzo at a distance.
Marinov lands with a cross.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
DeVanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Marinov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo misses with a takedown attempt - Marinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
DeVanzo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeVanzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marinov avoids the body shot from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeVanzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. DeVanzo shrugs it off though.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Marinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeVanzo takes a step back to recover.
DeVanzo missing with a left hand there. Marinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
DeVanzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marinov quickly recovers to half guard.
DeVanzo is breathing heavily.
Marinov manages to get to full guard.
Marinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in DeVanzo's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov wants to pass the guard but DeVanzo is keeping the position.
DeVanzo pulls Marinov in close to prevent any damage.
DeVanzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeVanzo looking for subs off his back but Marinov has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
DeVanzo is looking to improve his position.
DeVanzo is pressing down on Marinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marinov preventing the sweep.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeVanzo pulls Marinov in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from DeVanzo does no damage.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
Marinov lands a really nice looking cross but DeVanzo seems unphased.
Marinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by DeVanzo.
Marinov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DeVanzo punishes Marinov's body with a nice straight punch.
Marinov throws a head kick but DeVanzo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeVanzo! But no joy.
DeVanzo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
DeVanzo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
DeVanzo moves forwards but Marinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeVanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeVanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeVanzo can do to turn this around?
DeVanzo throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
DeVanzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DeVanzo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marinov defending well as DeVanzo loads up on a big left hand.
DeVanzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marinov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov thows a body kick. DeVanzo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeVanzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DeVanzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeVanzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marinov to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVanzo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeVanzo momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses with a looping left.
DeVanzo looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Marinov scores with a jab. DeVanzo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeVanzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marinov thuds his shin into the meat of DeVanzo's side.
DeVanzo misses the shot to the body.
Marinov avoids the body shot from DeVanzo.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
DeVanzo needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
Marinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeVanzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marinov jabs at DeVanzo's body.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks DeVanzo with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Marinov tenderised DeVanzo's leg. DeVanzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marinov scores with a push kick.
DeVanzo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marinov.
Marinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeVanzo takes a step back to recover.
Artie DeVanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeVanzo there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeVanzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Marinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marinov scores with a push kick.
Marinov scores with a shot to the body.
Marinov cracks DeVanzo with an open hand slap.
DeVanzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marinov.
Marinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marinov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marinov lands with an uppercut that bounces DeVanzo off the cage and back into range.
DeVanzo ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov digs a good body shot into DeVanzo's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marinov lands a head shot.
 DeVanzo is rocked!
Marinov scores with a nice right hand.
DeVanzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Marinov finish him?
DeVanzo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marinov's head.
DeVanzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Marinov connects with a right hand. DeVanzo shakes it off.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeVanzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of DeVanzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marinov cracks a nice hook into DeVanzo's ribs.
DeVanzo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeVanzo momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marinov.
Good standup being displayed there by Marinov as he connects with a hook.
Marinov throws a one two combo.
DeVanzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marinov throws a quick counter kick to the body but DeVanzo avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Marinov.
DeVanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Marinov.
Marinov slips a jab from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Marinov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeVanzo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marinov - the referee stops the clock and DeVanzo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marinov. DeVanzo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Marinov.
DeVanzo throws a right and a left that Marinov avoids nicely.
DeVanzo misses with a left hand
and Marinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marinov connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeVanzo takes one to the side of the head.
Marinov thows a body kick. DeVanzo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
DeVanzo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marinov lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marinov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
A less than humble Emil Marinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dudley (ranked 1312 p4p, 1244 weight class) and Vlad Darko (ranked 176 p4p, 169 weight class). Darko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ominous Drumming. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Darko!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Darko.
Darko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dudley tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Darko manages to circle out of the way.
Darko misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Darko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Darko to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darko's brow.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darko blocks an uppercut.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dudley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko has Dudley pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Darko stalling in the clinch.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Darko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Darko prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Dudley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley lands a body shot.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Darko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Darko controls the action.
Dudley tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Darko stalling in the clinch.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darko slows down the pace here.
Darko taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley tries to work over Darko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darko blocks the elbow strike.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
Darko dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Darko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dudley up against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that round.
That's time! Dudley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Darko.
Darko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dudley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudley tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley wants to clinch
enabling Darko to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko tries a low kick but Dudley avoids it.
Dudley tries to clinch there but Darko circles away.
Darko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darko misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Darko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dudley throws an off balance right hand
and Darko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Darko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dudley blocks it well.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?
Darko throws a chopping leg kick but Dudley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dudley tries to counter by clinching up but Darko breaks away and moves out of range.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudley lands a slapping body shot.
Dudley is looking to clinch but Darko is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Damian Dudley has been cut.
Dudley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dudley tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Darko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Darko takes one to the chin there.
Darko throws a head kick that misses.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darko thows a body kick. Dudley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dudley instigates a clinch.
Darko dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Damian Dudley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko slows down the pace here.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko takes a shot to the head.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darko's elbow.
Dudley tries a body shot but Darko blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dudley.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Darko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dudley - that landed with a thud.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Darko blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damian Dudley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab from Dudley.
Dudley lands with a good body shot.
Dudley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dudley scores with the left hand. Darko knows he should have avoided that one.
Dudley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dudley thuds his right hand into Darko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darko thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dudley misses the body punch
and Darko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley just misses with a punch to the body.
Darko throws a sloppy body shot
and Dudley counters with a left to the body.
Damian Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darko avoids the body shot from Dudley.
A head kick misses from Darko.
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vlad Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darko doesn't seem bothered though.
Darko throws an off balance right hand
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Darko slips under a jab.
It seemed like Darko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Darko pushes him off.
Darko tries for a takedown but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dudley scores with a decent looking hook.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Dudley moved out of range nicely.
Dudley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Darko.
Dudley connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Dudley.
Dudley scores with a nice strike.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darko counters with a body kick.
Darko throws a right hand that misses
and Dudley counters by clinching up.
Darko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Darko fails to land.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dudley 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Damian Dudley waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leyte Gulf (ranked 699 p4p, 1096 weight class) and Ruben Ruiz Mangas (ranked 108 p4p, 174 weight class). Gulf's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Mangas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'm a Soldier kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leyte Gulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulf throws a sloppy head kick and Mangas moves out of range easily.
Gulf scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Mangas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangas 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.
Mangas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gulf's sensitive parts.
Gulf blocks a head kick by Mangas.
Nice body punch from Mangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gulf lands a nice shot that snaps Mangas's head back.
Mangas with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Gulf misses with a hook
and Mangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gulf 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.
Gulf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gulf throws the left hand but Mangas avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Mangas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gulf looks for the body kick but Mangas saw that one coming.
Mangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Leyte Gulf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangas scores with a jab.
Mangas misses with a kick to the body
and Gulf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangas ducks under a wild hook from Gulf.
Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulf.
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas scoring well with a low kick there.
Mangas throws a poor cross that misses
and Gulf counters with a nice uppercut.
Mangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulf takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gulf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gulf misses with a hook. Mangas ducked under it nicely.
Mangas misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangas wants to land a leg kick but Gulf is out of range.
Gulf is looking for a counter combo.
Mangas throws a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangas.
Mangas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gulf blocks it well.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Mangas throws a body punch but Gulf moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gulf misses its target.
Mangas throws a leg kick
and Gulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangas throws a chopping leg kick but Gulf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Gulf misses the target.
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulf.
Mangas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but Mangas saw it coming and moves away.
Mangas misses with a takedown attempt - Gulf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gulf just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mangas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangas misses with a hook to the body
and Gulf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangas throws the left hand but Gulf avoids the punch easily.
Mangas scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick from Mangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas misses with a leg kick
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Mangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Mangas misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangas swings for the body but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Gulf.
Mangas scores with a nice right hand.
Mangas tries to move into range but Gulf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mangas drops his hands momentarily and Gulf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gulf checks a low kick from Mangas.
Mangas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gulf has Mangas up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangas tries to throw a body punch but Gulf avoids it by throwing Mangas back against the cage.
Mangas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gulf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mangas misses with a jab to the body
and Gulf counters with a straight right hand.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mangas misses with a body shot.
Gulf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Gulf misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangas throws a sloppy body shot
and Gulf counters with a stiff right hand.
Gulf drops Mangas with a big left hand! Mangas is injured, injured bad! Gulf jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leyte Gulf!
After winning the bout, Leyte Gulf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jones (ranked 222 p4p, 819 weight class) and Gotan Wasselach (ranked 33 p4p, 114 weight class). Wasselach has chosen Time Is On My Side as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasselach defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Wasselach.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wasselach circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice side step and Wasselach releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wasselach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Wasselach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones slips under a jab from Wasselach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wasselach misses with a straight left.
Jones keeps Wasselach at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Wasselach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Wasselach to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Wasselach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones keeps Wasselach at a distance using the push kick.
Wasselach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wasselach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Wasselach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Wasselach's head but Wasselach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wasselach is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wasselach with a hook.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Wasselach uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wasselach moves away.
A solid body kick from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Wasselach should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Wasselach there.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasselach throws out the jab.
Wasselach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Wasselach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wasselach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Wasselach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gotan Wasselach's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Wasselach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasselach.
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Wasselach misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice cross by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasselach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wasselach throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Wasselach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wasselach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wasselach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeremy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Wasselach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
That has opened up Gotan Wasselach's cut even more.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wasselach misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wasselach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Wasselach 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.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The cut above Gotan Wasselach's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones looks for the body kick but Wasselach saw that one coming.
Wasselach lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wasselach takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wasselach can do to turn this around?
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Wasselach moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Wasselach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds his right hand into Wasselach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gotan Wasselach's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wasselach throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wasselach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Wasselach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Jones.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gotan Wasselach's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 360 p4p, 519 weight class) and Saggy Dinglestomper (ranked 45 p4p, 62 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saggy Dinglestomper!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinglestomper is looking to clinch but Corassa is avoiding it.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa misses with a right hand
and Dinglestomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Corassa misses the target.
Dinglestomper lands with a hook. Corassa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa throws the left hand but Dinglestomper avoids the punch easily.
Corassa throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Dinglestomper misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dinglestomper. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dinglestomper takes one to the chin there.
Dinglestomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper moves into the clinch.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corassa prevents Dinglestomper from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper can't find room to land a body shot as Corassa controls the action.
Nice body punch from Dinglestomper - that landed with a thud.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Dinglestomper blocks a body shot from Corassa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinglestomper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corassa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dinglestomper tries a body shot but Corassa blocks it.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa lands a body shot.
Dinglestomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Corassa.
Dinglestomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dinglestomper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinglestomper lands a shoulder strike.
Dinglestomper blocks an uppercut.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Corassa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Dinglestomper cracks Corassa with a nice body shot.
Dinglestomper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a head punch that misses.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corassa lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinglestomper controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinglestomper.
A right handed body shot lands from Corassa.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dinglestomper.
Corassa tries a body shot but Dinglestomper blocks it.
We've been informed that Dinglestomper has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dinglestomper blocking some punches.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Dinglestomper on the inside.
Dinglestomper works on Corassa's body with a couple of short punches.
Dinglestomper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinglestomper throws a punch but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Dinglestomper - that landed with a thud.
Corassa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Dinglestomper misses with a body punch.
Corassa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dinglestomper controls his hands.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Corassa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corassa misses with some punches.
Dinglestomper misses with some punches.
Corassa lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dinglestomper swings wildly with an uppercut but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinglestomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corassa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinglestomper misses with some punches.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Corassa digs a right hand underneath Dinglestomper's ribcage. Dinglestomper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Corassa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Corassa.
Dinglestomper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinglestomper wants to clinch up but Corassa keeps it at a distance.
Corassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dinglestomper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corassa scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but Corassa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Corassa throws a jab when Dinglestomper was well out of range.
Corassa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa lands a high kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dinglestomper wants to land a leg kick but Corassa is out of range.
Dinglestomper looks to land a right hand but Corassa moved out of range.
Corassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinglestomper throws out the jab.
Dinglestomper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Corassa is looking to slow Dinglestomper down with leg kicks.
Corassa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dinglestomper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corassa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Corassa tenderised Dinglestomper's leg. Dinglestomper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Dinglestomper as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa throws a body punch but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Corassa misses with an uppercut.
Dinglestomper feints a counter leg kick.
Corassa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corassa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Corassa jabs at Dinglestomper's body.
Dinglestomper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Corassa throws a shot from downtown. Dinglestomper moves away and avoids it.
Dinglestomper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Some bone on bone action there as Corassa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corassa is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Dinglestomper tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corassa throws a nice looking combination but Dinglestomper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dinglestomper defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Dinglestomper lands with a shot to the body.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick which misses Corassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Corassa tries to avoid it.
Corassa keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick from Corassa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dinglestomper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corassa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch but Corassa is having none of it.
Dinglestomper wants to slow Corassa down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Corassa as he checks the leg kick.
Corassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa throws a looping overhand right but Dinglestomper ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinglestomper misses the target.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Dinglestomper closes the distance and pushes Corassa back into the cage.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Dinglestomper.
A short right from Corassa on the inside.
Dinglestomper prevents a body shot from Corassa.
Dinglestomper misses with a body punch.
Corassa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinglestomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Corassa fails to land.
Dinglestomper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dinglestomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corassa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinglestomper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eduardo Corassa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Corassa.
Corassa takes a shot to the head.
Corassa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Corassa prevents a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinglestomper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dinglestomper tries to work over Corassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corassa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corassa prevents a body shot from Dinglestomper.
A right hand to the body from Corassa.
Still in the clinch, Corassa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinglestomper tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Dinglestomper back against the cage.
Dinglestomper lands with a right to the head.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinglestomper lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dinglestomper fails to land.
Corassa scores with a shoulder strike.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Dinglestomper avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corassa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corassa tries a body shot but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Corassa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corassa tries a body shot but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Corassa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corassa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinglestomper manages to break the clinch.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa gets tackled into the cage by Dinglestomper. Dinglestomper maintains the clinch.
Corassa scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Dinglestomper controls the action.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dinglestomper can't find room to land a body shot as Corassa controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa lands with a right to the head.
Corassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corassa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinglestomper's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dinglestomper.
A short body shot lands from Corassa as the two fighters clinch.
Corassa tries a body shot but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Corassa tries a body shot but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Corassa misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper can't find room to land a body shot as Corassa controls the action.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Corassa can't find room to land a body shot as Dinglestomper controls the action.
Corassa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corassa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dinglestomper has had enough of the clinch but Corassa keeps him there for the moment.
Corassa is leaning against Dinglestomper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinglestomper is breathing heavily.
Corassa tries to throw a body punch but Dinglestomper avoids it by throwing Corassa back against the cage.
Corassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Corassa.
Corassa lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that second round.
That's time! Corassa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dinglestomper misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinglestomper manages to avoid it.
Corassa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corassa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dinglestomper tests Corassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dinglestomper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corassa.
A clash of legs there as Corassa blocks the low kick.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa lands a nice hook to Dinglestomper's body. Dinglestomper takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Corassa blocks the leg kick.
Corassa with the inside leg kick.
Corassa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinglestomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinglestomper misses with a shot to the body
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Dinglestomper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinglestomper fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinglestomper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dinglestomper looks to land a right hand but Corassa moved out of range.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinglestomper blocks a head kick by Corassa.
Dinglestomper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corassa can pounce on him.
Dinglestomper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corassa, pushing him back against the cage.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa misses with the head strike.
Corassa blocks an uppercut.
Dinglestomper blocks an uppercut.
Dinglestomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corassa scores with a hook to the body.
Corassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinglestomper can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinglestomper gets through Corassa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corassa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dinglestomper lands a nice shot to the body.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa blocks a body shot from Dinglestomper.
A short right from Dinglestomper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper can't find room to land a body shot as Corassa controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Corassa keeps control of Dinglestomper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dinglestomper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corassa backwards.
Dinglestomper lands with a light punch inside.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Corassa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dinglestomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Dinglestomper back against the cage.
Dinglestomper can't find room to land a body shot as Corassa controls the action.
Saggy Dinglestomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Corassa.
Corassa pushes Dinglestomper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corassa prevents a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Corassa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dinglestomper is trying to push Corassa away but Corassa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dinglestomper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dinglestomper misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Corassa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dinglestomper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Corassa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinglestomper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Dinglestomper as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corassa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Corassa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinglestomper's sensitive parts.
Dinglestomper throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Corassa counters with a low kick, right behind Dinglestomper 's knee.
Corassa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinglestomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corassa.
A jab lands there for Corassa.
Corassa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinglestomper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corassa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corassa tried to counter with a leg kick but Dinglestomper avoided it.
Good exchange - Corassa coming out on top.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinglestomper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
Dinglestomper is looking to score with low kicks.
Corassa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinglestomper on the side of the head.
Corassa scores with a push kick.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dinglestomper.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corassa 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
A relieved looking Eduardo Corassa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balagot Liu (ranked 250 p4p, 416 weight class) and Brayden Point (ranked 34 p4p, 52 weight class). Point has chosen Roots Reggae Music as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balagot Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Point!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liu misses with a looping left.
Point takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Point throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Point keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Point misses with a left hand
and Liu counters with a stiff right hand.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Point looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Point misses with a hook.
Point scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A lazy left from Liu finds it's target.
Point throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Point just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice straight punches there by Liu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liu.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Liu misses.
Point with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Point takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Liu scores with a hook.
Liu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Liu.
Liu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Point looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Point avoids the body shot from Liu.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Point throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Liu.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu tried to counter with a leg kick but Point avoided it.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
Point uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Liu has time to react.
Liu defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
Liu throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
A jab from Liu misses.
Point now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Liu misses with a right hand
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Point. Beautiful body shot.
Point on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Liu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liu throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Liu moves out of range as Point strikes.
Point uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Point slips a straight right by Liu.
Point slips a jab from Liu.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Point will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Point.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Liu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Liu throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Point misses with a looping right.
Point digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Point shoots in but no luck this time.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liu tries to work over Point's front leg with a kick but Point checks it.
Point throws out a counter right but Liu avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Point.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Nice shot lands for Point.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu throws a nice looking combination but Point bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Point scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
A left lands for Liu.
Liu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice cross by Point.
Point throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu cracks Point with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Point swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Point closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Point looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Point's hands.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Point manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balagot Liu 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.
A jab from Point finds it's way through Liu's defenses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Point might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Liu has got the better of the exchanges.
Point digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Point counters with a left to the body.
Liu with the inside leg kick.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Point throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Liu misses the target.
Liu slips a straight right by Point.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Point slips a jab from Liu.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Point listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Liu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Point connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Point throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point slips under a jab.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Point looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Point throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point lands a jab.
Point moves out of range of the leg kick from Liu.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Point doesn't seem phased though.
Point defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Point let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Liu moves away from the strike by Point.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
Liu connects with a right hand. Point shakes it off.
Liu throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Point uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Point is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Point has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
A short right from Point.
Point tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu manages to break the clinch.
Point has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Point scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Point is out of range.
Liu catches Point with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu lands a right hook to the body.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Point. Beautiful body shot.
Point slips a jab from Liu.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Point takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
Liu looks to throw the jab but Point is out of range.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Liu misses with a hook
and Point counters with a stiff right hand.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu avoids the body shot from Point.
Point looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Point walks into a stiff left hand from Liu.
A jab from Point misses.
Point blocks a leg kick.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Point misses with a hook.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Point.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Point does a little dance to reset his feet.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Point tests Liu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu lands a really nice looking cross but Point seems unphased.
Liu moves out of range as Point strikes.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Point swings widly with a right hand
and Liu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point sizes up Liu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Liu coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Liu throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liu's head.
Point misses with a wild body shot.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu throws a chopping leg kick but Point manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Point misses with a looping left.
Point looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Point digs a good hook to Liu's body.
Point throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Point misses with a hook.
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Point circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brayden Point will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Point has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Point there as he acknowledges the shot.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Point loads up on a big right hand but Liu slips the punch.
Point blocks a jab.
Liu throws a low kick but Point avoids it.
Liu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liu needs to keep his hands up - Point had a free shot at his head there.
Point tries to clinch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Liu. Those never looked like landing.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Point.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
Good exchange - Point coming out on top.
Point connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Point counters with a nice body shot.
Point doesn't manage to clinch there - Liu circles away.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu punishes Point's body with a nice straight punch.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Point down.
Liu misses with a hook. Point ducked under it nicely.
Point blocks a jab.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Point saw that one coming.
Point is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Point misses the jab.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Point appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Point wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liu digs a good body shot into Point's ribs.
A big left from Point misses.
Liu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Point connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Liu scrambles back to his feet.
Point scores with a jab to the head.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
Liu misses with a body punch
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
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!
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Point throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Point lands.
Point scores with a nice right hand.
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Liu tried to score with a low kick but Point checks it.
That kick from Liu tenderised Point's leg. Point is trying to keep his angry face on.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point scores with a punch to the head.
Point tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Liu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu misses with a hook.
Point misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
Liu throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a leg kick
and Point counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Point.
Point moves forwards but Liu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Point connects with a body shot that sends Liu's belly button to the back.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu throwing a counter right hand but Point manages to avoid it.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Point swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu tries to bum rush Point with a series of wild strikes but Point uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Point changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu throws a series of punches but Point avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.
Point slips a straight right by Liu.
Liu connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Liu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Liu both land. Nice combination.
Point swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Liu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point scores with a nice strike.
Point swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Point lands a body shot.
Point throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Point staying out of range there.
Point misses with an uppercut.
Point comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liu slips a jab from Point.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point misses with a body shot.
Liu scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point lands with a good body shot.
Point lands a nice looking body shot.
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Point! But no joy.
A left lands for Liu.
Point cracks Liu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Point has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Point!
An out of breath Brayden Point thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 263 p4p, 266 weight class) and Georges Moxley (ranked 37 p4p, 38 weight class). Moxley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Andre Nickatina - Color of the Benz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georges Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moxley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut
and Moxley counters with a nice uppercut.
Moxley digs a good hook to Lermontov's body.
Moxley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
Lermontov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moxley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moxley feints the counter takedown.
Good leg kick by Lermontov.
Lermontov sizes up Moxley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Moxley moves away and avoids it.
Lermontov backing away here, and Moxley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Moxley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moxley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lermontov misses with a hook.
Moxley connects with a body shot that sends Lermontov's belly button to the back.
Lermontov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moxley counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Moxley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov misses the body punch
and Moxley counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lermontov badly! He tries to strike back but Moxley puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lermontov out cold! Oh man, Lermontov will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georges Moxley!
In his post fight interview, Georges Moxley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Joteel (ranked 37 p4p, 133 weight class) and Phillip Terrell (ranked 6 p4p, 18 weight class). Joteel comes to the cage accompanied by Moogwalze. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacque Joteel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Joteel.
Joteel lands a slapping body shot.
Terrell throws a jab when Joteel was well out of range.
Joteel throws a hook but Terrell avoids it easily.
Terrell tests Joteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joteel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terrell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joteel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terrell.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Terrell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Terrell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Terrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joteel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Terrell misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell throws a hook but Joteel avoids it easily.
Good work by Terrell as he checks the leg kick.
Terrell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joteel has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Joteel misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Terrell.
Joteel takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses.
Terrell lands a leg kick that knocks Joteel off balance momentarily.
Joteel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
A big left from Terrell misses.
Joteel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joteel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrell. Terrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Joteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terrell moves away.
Terrell throws a head kick but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel throwing a counter right hand but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Joteel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Terrell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Joteel.
Terrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Terrell blocks a low kick nicely.
Joteel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terrell.
Terrell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joteel takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joteel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joteel, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Joteel.
Joteel misses with a body punch.
Terrell lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Joteel.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joteel scores with a shoulder strike.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Joteel misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joteel.
Terrell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Joteel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joteel.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Joteel.
Joteel tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Joteel lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joteel lands a nice uppercut.
Joteel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joteel works on Terrell's body with a couple of short punches.
Terrell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the cage.
Joteel digs a right hand into Terrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Terrell's gas tank.
Joteel digs a right hand into Terrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Terrell's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Joteel.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Joteel.
Joteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joteel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joteel lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Joteel.
Terrell looks winded!
Joteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Joteel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terrell takes a shot to the head.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joteel's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Joteel.
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!
Terrell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joteel backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Joteel.
Joteel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joteel can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel lands a body shot.
Joteel tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.
Joteel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Terrell or not.
Joteel cracks Terrell with a nice body shot.
Joteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terrell tries to work over Joteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joteel tries to land a knee to the head but Terrell blocks with his arms.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joteel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Joteel working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel misses with a body punch.
Joteel scores with a hook to the body.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Joteel.
Joteel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Terrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Joteel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joteel 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.
Joteel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terrell.
Joteel lands a lovely overhand right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joteel 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 Terrell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Terrell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Terrell looks to land a right hand but Joteel moved out of range.
Joteel throws a front kick aimed at Terrell's knee but Terrell avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Terrell moves out of range as Joteel strikes.
Joteel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Terrell connects with a crisp jab.
Joteel wants to land a leg kick but Terrell is out of range.
A big left from Joteel misses.
Terrell tried to score with a low kick but Joteel checks it.
Joteel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
And Joteel counters with a quick kick to the body but Terrell blocks it.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Terrell throws a push kick but Joteel slaps the foot to one side.
Joteel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joteel throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joteel misses with a straight left.
Terrell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Joteel.
Terrell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joteel just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Terrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joteel.
Terrell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Terrell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joteel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joteel slips a straight right by Terrell.
A good leg kick by Terrell.
Joteel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Terrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joteel sets himself, and Terrell steps forward looking for the clinch! Joteel avoids it this time.
Joteel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell pushes Joteel up against the cage in a clinch.
Joteel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joteel can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
Joteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joteel can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jacque Joteel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joteel prevents a body shot from Terrell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joteel.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Terrell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joteel lands with a left to the head.
Terrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joteel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrell backwards.
Terrell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joteel digs a right hand into Terrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Terrell's gas tank.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Joteel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joteel lands a body punch.
Joteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Terrell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Joteel.
Terrell looking to stall.
Terrell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joteel is keeping busy.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Joteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joteel has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Joteel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Terrell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joteel tries a knee to the head but Terrell blocks it.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joteel throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Joteel is leaning against Terrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Joteel lands a shot to the body.
Joteel just leaning against Terrell, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Joteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrell tries a body shot but Joteel blocks it.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Terrell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrell blocking some punches.
Joteel pushes Terrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Joteel.
Still in the clinch, Joteel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joteel blocking some punches.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Joteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Terrell lands a nice uppercut.
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 Jacque Joteel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joteel digs a good body shot into Terrell's ribs.
Joteel throws a hook but Terrell avoids it easily.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell walks into a straight right hand from Joteel.
Joteel slips a straight right by Terrell.
Joteel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Terrell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
Joteel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joteel throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily.
Joteel throws a hook but Terrell avoids it easily.
Joteel lands a leg kick that knocks Terrell off balance momentarily.
A solid body kick from Joteel.
Joteel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Terrell connects with a looping right hand.
Terrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Terrell misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Terrell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joteel misses the shot to the body.
Terrell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell throws a leg kick
enabling Joteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joteel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Terrell. That's going to slow Joteel down.
Terrell misses with a head kick.
Jacque Joteel is winning the standup battle so far.
Joteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Joteel.
Terrell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joteel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terrell moves out of range of the body kick from Joteel.
Terrell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joteel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joteel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Terrell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joteel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terrell lands a slapping body shot.
Joteel throws a hook but Terrell blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell throws a right hand that misses
and Joteel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Joteel thuds his right hand into Terrell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Terrell throws a leg kick
and Joteel counters by moving into the clinch.
Joteel taking a breather.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Joteel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joteel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joteel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Terrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Joteel as the two fighters clinch.
Terrell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joteel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Joteel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Terrell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joteel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel lands with a right to the head.
Joteel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Terrell or not.
Joteel lands a right hand.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the cage.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Joteel.
Joteel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Terrell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Terrell.
Terrell breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Terrell tenderised Joteel's leg. Joteel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Terrell 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 Joteel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joteel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Joteel misses the target.
Terrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Joteel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terrell can do to turn this around?
Terrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joteel.
Joteel moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joteel working aggressively here.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joteel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Joteel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
Joteel has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Joteel working aggressively here.
Joteel misses with some punches.
Joteel tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joteel gets through Terrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joteel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Terrell misses with a punch on the inside.
Joteel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Joteel clearly takes that round.
That's time! Joteel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joteel.
Joteel walks into a stiff left hand from Terrell.
Joteel throws out a loose jab but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joteel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
Joteel lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Terrell.
Terrell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell avoids the head kick by Joteel.
Terrell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joteel tries to land a front kick but Terrell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terrell, as that shot connected.
Terrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joteel in his tracks.
Terrell 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!
Joteel takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses.
Joteel ducks right into an uppercut from Terrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joteel scores with a leg kick.
Joteel connects with a jab.
Terrell lands a jab to Joteel's midsection.
Joteel swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrell.
Terrell tries to clinch there but Joteel circles away.
Donk. Joteel catches Terrell right on the button with a cross.
Joteel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrell misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Joteel blocks the low kick.
Terrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joteel.
Terrell scores with a nice head shot.
Terrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joteel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Terrell tries a quick counter leg kick but Joteel is wise to it.
Terrell scoring well with a low kick there.
Joteel tries to bum rush Terrell with a series of wild strikes but Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joteel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joteel throws a hook but Terrell blocks it.
Joteel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Terrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Joteel misses its intended target.
Joteel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terrell moves away.
Joteel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Terrell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joteel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joteel misses with a wild body shot.
Terrell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Joteel misses with a low kick.
Terrell throws a jab but it's blocked by Joteel.
Joteel tried to counter with a leg kick but Terrell avoided it.
Terrell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joteel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Terrell lands a leg kick that knocks Joteel off balance momentarily.
Joteel throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joteel connects with a solid leg kick.
Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joteel.
Terrell lands a nice hook to Joteel's body. Joteel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joteel.
Terrell misses with a straight right.
Joteel takes one to the side of the head.
Joteel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Terrell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Joteel misses.
Terrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joteel.
Joteel throws a body punch but Terrell moves out of range.
Joteel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Joteel tenderised Terrell's leg. Terrell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joteel drops his hands momentarily and Terrell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Joteel.
A big left from Terrell misses.
Joteel is looking for a counter combo.
Joteel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell thuds a left hand into Joteel's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joteel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joteel tries to land a leg kick but Terrell saw it coming and moves away.
Joteel throws a wild body kick that Terrell sees coming a mile off.
Terrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Joteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joteel stuns Terrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terrell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Terrell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joteel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terrell swings for the body but Joteel moves out of range.
Joteel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joteel checks a leg kick.
Terrell blocks a jab.
A big left from Terrell misses.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Joteel misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Phillip Terrell 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Joteel 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.
Joteel digs a good hook to Terrell's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joteel. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joteel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joteel scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Joteel.
Terrell staying out of range there.
Terrell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joteel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joteel scores with the left hand. Terrell knows he should have avoided that one.
Terrell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terrell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Terrell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Terrell lands.
Joteel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell jabs Joteel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Terrell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joteel throws a leg kick
and Terrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Joteel's head.
Terrell misses the body punch
and Joteel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joteel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrell.
Terrell tries to score with a low kick but Joteel moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Terrell as he checks the leg kick.
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
Joteel with a jab.
A good leg kick by Terrell.
Terrell throws a hook to the side of Joteel's head but Joteel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Terrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Joteel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Terrell.
Terrell checks a leg kick.
Terrell throws an off balance right hand
and Joteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrell looks for the body kick but Joteel saw that one coming.
Terrell throws out a loose jab but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phillip Terrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joteel.
Good work by Terrell as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Terrell.
Terrell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terrell misses with a combination
and Joteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joteel scores with the left hand. Terrell knows he should have avoided that one.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
Joteel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Terrell moves out of range as Joteel strikes.
Joteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terrell was well out of range. Poor timing from Joteel.
Terrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joteel.
Terrell with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joteel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joteel misses with a left hand
and Terrell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Joteel as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joteel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Terrell lands a really nice looking cross but Joteel seems unphased.
Joteel throws a body kick that misses.
Terrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joteel in his tracks.
Terrell swinging wildly here.
Terrell misses with a leg kick.
Joteel tries to clinch up.
Terrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joteel pushes Terrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Joteel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Joteel.
Joteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Joteel.
Joteel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joteel throws a head punch that misses.
Terrell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joteel tries to work over Terrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Terrell blocks a body shot from Joteel.
Good body shot from Joteel.
Terrell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Terrell wants to stall.
Terrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Joteel avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joteel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Terrell or not.
Terrell misses with the head strike.
Terrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Joteel misses with a punch on the inside.
Joteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joteel has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Terrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joteel walks away with a smile on his face. Terrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joteel misses with a kick to the body.
Joteel connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Joteel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joteel 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Joteel!
Jacque Joteel retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacque Joteel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 88 p4p, 347 weight class) and Calixto Cardona (ranked 11 p4p, 43 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Cardona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cardona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cardona drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Cardona blocking some punches.
Cardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona misses the jab.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Cardona is quick to defend against it.
Cardona connects with a right hand. Dixon shakes it off.
Cardona rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
Cardona wants to get back to striking at distance but Dixon won't allow it.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Dixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Dixon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Cardona controls the action.
Cardona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dixon manages to end up in side control.
Cardona explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cardona misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardona lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Cardona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dixon tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Dixon blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dixon.
Dixon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cardona just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
Dixon cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dixon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Cardona looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cardona is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dixon is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cardona still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cardona has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has one of Cardona's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon is looking to regain half guard here but Cardona keeps moving and retains side control.
Cardona tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dixon is looking for a sweep.
Cardona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cardona misses with a two punch combination.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cardona lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Dixon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dixon misses the jab.
Cardona has managed to clinch.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
Dixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardona blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Calixto Cardona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Dixon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon has hold of one of Cardona's legs. Cardona is fighting the takedown attempt but Dixon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cardona is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona being controlled here, momentarily.
Dixon passes Cardona's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cardona tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dixon manages to move to mount!
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cardona is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardona is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dixon has control of Cardona's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cardona regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cardona tries to buck Dixon off but he can't manage it.
Cardona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon is looking to work his way around to Cardona's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon won't let Cardona get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cardona squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Dixon won't let Cardona get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dixon takes Cardona's back.
Cardona is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dixon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dixon looking for the RNC.
Cardona is in a bad position with Dixon working for a choke. Cardona manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardona defends it easily.
Cardona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dixon working a defensive guard but Cardona manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is being controlled here.
Dixon wants to control but Cardona postures up.
Dixon tries to buck Cardona off but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona takes a little break here. Dixon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dixon is looking to reverse the position.
Cardona working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Calixto Cardona 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!
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Dixon tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Dixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon blocking some punches.
Cardona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Cardona circles away.
Cardona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cardona throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Cardona lands a left hand.
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Dixon digs a right hand underneath Cardona's ribcage. Cardona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon tightens his grip and picks Cardona up, before dumping him to the ground. Cardona manages to land in guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon trying to move into half guard but instead Cardona has managed to sweep!
Cardona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cardona looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cardona wants to stand but Dixon is controlling the position.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardona is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him.
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cardona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
Cardona is looking to stand up but Dixon isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cardona.
Cardona dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dixon dives in and grabs Cardona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cardona pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Dixon needs to keep his hands up - Cardona had a free shot at his head there.
Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Cardona prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Dixon tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona is working Dixon over against the cage.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardona 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
Calixto Cardona 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 11 p4p, 52 weight class) and Dwayne Haskins (ranked 2 p4p, 10 weight class). Kahn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is كارتل مدان. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn gets a clinch.
Kahn tries to work over Haskins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haskins tries to break the clinch but Kahn is controlling the position.
Haskins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haskins working aggressively here.
Haskins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haskins looks winded!
Haskins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haskins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haskins has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn keeps control of Haskins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn prevents Haskins from breaking the clinch.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
Haskins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Haskins avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn tries a body shot but Haskins blocks it.
Kahn keeps control of Haskins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Haskins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kahn has double underhooks.
A short left from Kahn.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haskins is trying to force a seperation but Kahn has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
Haskins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haskins tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it.
Nice body punch from Haskins.
Kahn presses Haskins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
Haskins manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Haskins misses.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Haskins manages to avoid it.
Haskins misses the jab.
Kahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Haskins lands a right hook to the body.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle, before Kahn throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Haskins's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kahn lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Mohammed Kahn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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