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Sucker Punch Pro Series 113 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Longsun Zhao (ranked 3244 p4p, 2243 weight class) and Humphrey Wellington (ranked 443 p4p, 323 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Longsun Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wellington feints a counter leg kick.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellington scores with a nice body kick.
Wellington swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhao lands a big head kick that sends Wellington tumbling to the mat! Zhao takes a step backwards and waves Wellington back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Wellington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao takes a swing at Wellington's ribcage but misses.
Wellington is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhao finish him?
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wellington throws a fast counter high kick but Zhao manages to duck under it in time.
Zhao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wellington seems to have recovered his senses.
Wellington connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhao throws a lazy body kick
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhao throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Wellington misses.
Wellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Wellington misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
Zhao looks to throw the jab but Wellington is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington misses with a kick to the body.
Wellington throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhao moves out of range as Wellington throws a body kick.
Zhao seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wellington looks for the body kick but Zhao saw that one coming.
And Zhao counters with a quick kick to the body but Wellington blocks it.
Zhao throws a nice looking combination but Wellington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wellington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhao throws out the jab.
Wellington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wellington moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Wellington throws a leg kick but Zhao checks it.
Wellington connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhao rushes Wellington with punches - Wellington moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Wellington goes down! Zhao follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Longsun Zhao!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Choctaw Bloode (ranked 2444 p4p, 2762 weight class) and Abraham Barnes (ranked 319 p4p, 363 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choctaw Bloode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a leg kick but Bloode sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes staying out of range there.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Bloode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes sizes up Bloode with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloode gets caught napping as Barnes dives in and scores a takedown. Bloode manages to retain guard.
Bloode is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Westside Martial Arts that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloode has wrist control.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Bloode pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bloode is in guard.
Bloode slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bloode keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bloode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloode has wrist control.
Barnes throws a strike but Bloode rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Bloode preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bloode swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Bloode blocks nicely.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bloode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bloode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloode has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bloode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bloode looking to control but Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Bloode uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bloode is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Bloode looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bloode keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Bloode is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bloode takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes 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.
Bloode goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Bloode saw that one coming.
Bloode misses the jab.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bloode bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Bloode blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Bloode checks it
and Bloode counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bloode lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Bloode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloode throws out the jab.
Bloode lands the left hand.
Barnes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Choctaw Bloode is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bloode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Choctaw Bloode is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bloode avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Bloode appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bloode comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Barnes stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Bloode is on him like rabid pit bull! Barnes slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Choctaw Bloode!
An out of breath Choctaw Bloode 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Figueroa (ranked 1464 p4p, 1582 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 165 p4p, 180 weight class). Figueroa comes to the cage accompanied by Watch Your Back - The Coathangers. 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Figueroa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa misses the jab.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craven wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Figueroa looks to throw the jab but Craven is out of range.
Craven looks to score with a jab to the body but Figueroa is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Figueroa misses the target.
Craven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figueroa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Craven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Craven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figueroa moves away.
Craven slips under a jab from Figueroa.
Craven throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Figueroa was covering up waiting for the punch and Craven finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Figueroa wants to sweep but no luck.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueroa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven is in close to Figueroa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Figueroa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven throwing strikes but missing.
Figueroa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Craven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Craven makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Craven drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Figueroa dives on top into guard.
Craven throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Figueroa won't allow Craven to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Craven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck.
Figueroa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Figueroa trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueroa tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard.
Craven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figueroa is aware though and is defending well.
Craven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Figueroa manages to get himself to full guard.
Figueroa pulls Craven in close to his closed guard and prevents Craven from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven throws a big elbow that misses.
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Figueroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Figueroa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figueroa has control of Craven's left arm, preventing Craven from doing any damage.
Craven won't allow Figueroa to sweep him here.
Figueroa trying to control the position.
Figueroa pulls Craven in close to his closed guard and prevents Craven from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Figueroa is on top in guard.
Craven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Figueroa's guard.
Craven advances position into side control!
Craven working the body and head with strikes.
Craven tries to move to full mount but Figueroa actually manages to regain half guard.
Figueroa is looking to control Craven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Figueroa avoid being mounted?
Craven trying to control from Figueroa's half guard. Figueroa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Craven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Figueroa avoids the head kick by Craven.
Craven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Figueroa.
Craven avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa moves out of range of the body kick.
Craven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Figueroa avoids the body shot from Craven.
The fighters circling - Craven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Figueroa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Craven throws the left hand but Figueroa avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Figueroa misses the target.
Craven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Figueroa counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven misses with an uppercut.
Figueroa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Craven blocks the leg kick.
Figueroa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch lands to the side of Craven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven shoots in but Figueroa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Craven misses with a looping left.
Figueroa is looking to counter punch.
Figueroa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Craven was well out of range. Poor timing from Figueroa.
Craven cracks Figueroa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Craven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Figueroa.
Figueroa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Craven throws a right hand that misses
and Figueroa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Craven throws a jab when Figueroa was well out of range.
Figueroa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Craven.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Craven ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven shoots in but no luck this time.
Figueroa walks into a stiff left hand from Craven.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figueroa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Craven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Craven.
A cross from Figueroa lands.
Craven throws a body punch but Figueroa moves out of range.
Craven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Craven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Figueroa.
Craven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Figueroa counters with a stiff right hand.
Craven with a lazy takedown attempt
and Craven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustavo Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.
Craven connects with a jab.
Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Craven.
Figueroa throws a lazy right hand but Craven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven throws a hook but Figueroa avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Figueroa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Craven scores with a head kick. Figueroa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Figueroa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Craven is out of range.
Craven swings widly with a right hand
and Figueroa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figueroa moves away.
Craven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Figueroa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Craven scrambles back to his feet.
Craven is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Craven misses.
It looked like Figueroa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Craven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Craven trying to move into half guard but instead Figueroa has managed to sweep!
Craven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Craven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Figueroa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Figueroa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueroa preventing the sweep.
Craven keeps trying to improve his position.
Figueroa postures up.
Craven throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Figueroa escapes and throws Craven's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Figueroa wants to control but Craven is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Destin Craven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Craven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustavo Figueroa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Craven's head but Craven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Figueroa misses its intended target.
Craven lands a leg kick that knocks Figueroa off balance momentarily.
Craven throws a big shot that misses.
Figueroa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Craven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craven wants to slow Figueroa down by chopping away at his legs.
Figueroa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Figueroa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven misses with a shot to the body
enabling Figueroa to counter with a crisp jab.
Craven misses with a wild body shot.
Craven misses with a hook. Figueroa ducked under it nicely.
Figueroa is looking to counter punch.
Craven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Craven scores with a one two! Figueroa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Craven ducks down to avoid it.
Craven scores with a head kick. Figueroa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Craven drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Craven is still on wobbly legs! Can Figueroa finish him?
Figueroa cracks Craven with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Craven tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Figueroa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Craven is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Figueroa!
A victorious Gustavo Figueroa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 1619 p4p, 2844 weight class) and Rodney Farva (ranked 218 p4p, 371 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rodney Farva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fett lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Farva moves to clinch but Fett breaks away
and Farva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Farva is looking to clinch but Fett is avoiding it.
Farva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Farva has Fett up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett.
Farva gets underhooks to prevent Fett's takedown attempt.
Fett gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fett distracts Farva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fett landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farva wants to stand but Fett is controlling the position.
Fett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fett throwing strikes but missing.
Fett stops Farva from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fett stops Farva from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fett tries to free his leg and advance position but Farva is retaining full guard.
Fett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farva wants to stand but Fett is controlling the position.
Fett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fett misses with the ground and pound.
Fett trying to control the position but Farva is working away.
Fett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fett lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fett wants to control but Farva is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fett is working Farva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Farva is not content to let Fett control the position.
Farva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fett has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fett trying to control the position but Farva is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fett.
Fett scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett trying to control the position but Farva is working away.
Fett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cassus Fett 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.
Fett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Farva's guard.
Fett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett prevents Farva from getting back to his feet.
Fett trying to control but Farva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett is working Farva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farva being controlled here, momentarily.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Farva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farva wants to stand but Fett is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fett chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett postures up in Farva's guard and throws a big left but Farva blocks it.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Farva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fett trying to control but Farva is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Fett.
Farva tries to clinch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Farva clinches up with Fett and pushes him back against the cage.
Fett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Farva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fett fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett connects with a body shot that sends Farva's belly button to the back.
Fett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fett throws a big elbow that misses.
Fett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fett with a nice head shot there.
Fett wants to control from the top but Farva keeps moving.
Fett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Farva wants to stand but Fett is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fett landing some decent shots from guard.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farva keeping moving, preventing Fett from controlling successfully.
Fett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Farva's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett wants to pass the guard but Farva is keeping the position.
Fett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cassus Fett dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Farva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Fett.
Farva tries to clinch but Fett moves out of range.
Farva tries to clinch
enabling Fett to counter with a crisp jab.
Fett shoots in for a takedown but Farva shows good takedown defense.
Farva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Farva wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
Fett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farva pinned against the cage. Farva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fett scores with the left hand. Farva knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett scores with a jab. Farva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Farva walks into a stiff left hand from Fett.
Fett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farva as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassus Fett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fett lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farva tries to clinch up.
Farva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fett throws a body punch but Farva moves out of range.
Farva wants to clinch but Fett slips to the side
letting Fett counter with a right hand.
Farva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fett dives in and grabs Farva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farva pushes down on Fett's head and hops out.
Farva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Farva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Farva backwards.
A shot in the inside from Fett.
Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
Farva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fett has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Farva defend it? Fett steps over the head and cranks it - Farva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cassus Fett!
After the fight, Cassus Fett was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drax Bautista (ranked 1065 p4p, 2280 weight class) and Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 142 p4p, 299 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drax Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akerfeldt connects with a right hand. Bautista shakes it off.
Akerfeldt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bautista sprawls well. Bautista wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akerfeldt gets slowly back to his feet.
Bautista throws a shot to the body.
Bautista has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fetus MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bautista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akerfeldt clinches up with Bautista and pushes him back against the cage.
Bautista misses with a punch to the body.
Akerfeldt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bautista regains guard immediately.
Bautista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akerfeldt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Akerfeldt is looking to work some ground and pound but Bautista has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerfeldt throws a big right hand that misses.
Bautista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bautista's head.
Bautista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akerfeldt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bautista trying to keep a closed guard but Akerfeldt is proving a slippery customer.
Akerfeldt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bautista has his foot on Akerfeldt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akerfeldt works his way back into a safe position though.
Akerfeldt throws a big elbow that misses.
Bautista had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akerfeldt defends it easily.
Bautista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akerfeldt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akerfeldt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bautista is retaining full guard.
Akerfeldt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bautista is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bautista has his foot on Akerfeldt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akerfeldt works his way back into a safe position though.
Akerfeldt wants to pass the guard but Bautista is keeping the position.
Akerfeldt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bautista's head.
Akerfeldt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Akerfeldt throws a sloppy strike and Bautista has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Akerfeldt is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bautista!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drax Bautista!
In his post fight interview, Drax Bautista 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Not Ponor (ranked 794 p4p, 1434 weight class) and Paulo Blikstein (ranked 123 p4p, 212 weight class). Paulo Blikstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Not Ponor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponor misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Blikstein 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.
A jab from Ponor does it's job there.
Ponor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
An inside leg kick from Blikstein misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ponor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blikstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Ponor prevents a body shot from Blikstein.
Ponor misses with a punch to the body.
Blikstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ponor or not.
Ponor is leaning against Blikstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ponor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bliksteins head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ponor.
Blikstein has a couple of punches blocked by Ponor.
Blikstein gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ponor's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ponor keeps working.
Blikstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ponor to regain full guard.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ponor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein throwing strikes from guard but Ponor blocks nicely.
Blikstein works over Ponor with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blikstein looking to sit in guard and control but Ponor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blikstein keeping moving, preventing Ponor from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blikstein controlling the position.
Blikstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ponor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ponor lands a high kick!
 It looks like Paulo Blikstein has been cut.
Blikstein tests Ponor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Not Ponor has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Ponor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ponor sprawls well. Ponor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blikstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Ponor throws a hook to the side of Blikstein's head but Blikstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blikstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ponor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blikstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blikstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ponor's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein working the head and body with strikes.
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 Not Ponor will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ponor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ponor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blikstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Blikstein misses
and Ponor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein drops Ponor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ponor looks back up at him and smiles so Blikstein waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Ponor is rocked!
Blikstein fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ponor to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ponor looks to clinch but Blikstein throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ponor taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Jesus Karter (ranked 1744 p4p, 860 weight class) and Sirus Hall (ranked 254 p4p, 131 weight class). Hall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thin Lizzy - Cold Sweat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Jesus Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirus Hall!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall lands a jab to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hall showed some decent athleticism there.
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall is trying to control. Karter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter wants to get back to his feet.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is trying to control. Karter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Hall is looking for a kimura but Karter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hall wants to take Karter's back but he can't do it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hall tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Karter is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Karter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Karter is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hall is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Karter has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Karter!
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Karter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.
Hall is looking for a triangle but Karter pushes his legs off easily.
Hall is looking for a triangle but Karter pushes his legs off easily.
Hall has his foot on Karter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karter works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sirus Hall 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.
Hall shoots for a takedown but Karter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hall counters with a stiff right hand.
Karter lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Karter misses.
Karter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter lands the left hand.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Hall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
A nice side step and Hall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karter misses with a hook
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Hall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been told by Karter's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirus Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter with a hook.
Red Jesus Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karter misses with a body punch
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Karter catches Hall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Karter. No joy for Hall on that attempt.
It looked like Karter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Red Jesus Karter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hall.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Red Jesus Karter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sirus Hall.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hall moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall unleashes a big counter combination but Karter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Karter.
Karter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karter is looking to wear down Hall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karter lands a nice shot that snaps Hall's head back.
Karter looks to land a combination. Hall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Jesus Karter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sirus Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hall staying out of range there.
Karter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Red Jesus Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Karter sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Karter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karter tries to get out of the position.
Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Hall thows a huge punch but Karter dodges it nicely.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Karter is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karter pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
Hall trying to control the action but Karter is working from the bottom.
Hall is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Karter to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karter wants to stand but Hall is controlling the position.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Karter is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karter thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hall slips under a jab.
A jab from Karter misses.
Hall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter with a nice cross.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Karter scores with a shot to the body.
Karter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Karter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Jesus Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Jesus Karter!
Our winner, Red Jesus Karter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Tribute (ranked 614 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Ibrahim Camara (ranked 86 p4p, 158 weight class). Tribute comes to the cage accompanied by tank abbot tribute. Ibrahim Camara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ibrahim Camara!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara tests Tribute's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Tribute swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camara 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.
Camara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camara misses with a wild combination.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara jabs at Tribute's body.
Tribute lands a high kick!
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Tribute went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tribute at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute throws a right hand that misses
and Camara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tribute. Camara shrugs it off though.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tribute paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tribute misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara misses with the combination.
Camara takes one on the button.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Tribute is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tribute connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Camara. That snapped Tribute's head back.
Tribute misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara lands a jab to the head.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tribute looks to land a combination but Camara avoids it well.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara is looking for the big counter here.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Camara cracks Tribute with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tribute pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a right hand to the body.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
Tribute appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tribute throws a right and a left that Camara avoids nicely.
Tribute connects with a nice looking jab.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tribute gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tribute sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Camara.
Tribute walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camara.
Camara lands with a hook. Tribute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tribute on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Tribute tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tribute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tribute lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Camara looks to land a body kick but Tribute moved away.
Tribute slips a jab from Camara.
Tribute went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Camara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tribute will feel that in the morning.
A shot to the body from Tribute misses
and Camara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tribute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tribute misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
Camara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tribute has time to react.
Tribute swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Tribute misses.
Camara throws a series of punches but Tribute avoids them all with ease.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Camara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara catches Tribute with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Camara does it's job there.
Camara closes the distance and pushes Tribute back into the cage.
Tribute missing with knees to the body.
Camara breaks the clinch.
Tribute fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tribute on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tribute, as that shot connected.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick from Camara.
A little feinted left hand from Tribute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tribute will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Camara slips under a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Camara in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Camara feints a jab promting Tribute to slip. Camara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tribute slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Camara - just one landing.
Camara scores with a jab. Tribute acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Tribute ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camara blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.
Tribute misses with a straight right.
Camara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camara moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara moves out of range of the strikes.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Camara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Tribute does no damage.
Tribute comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tribute takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tribute misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tribute looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
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!
Tribute misses with a straight right.
Camara moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
Tribute scores with a nice strike.
Tribute sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tribute checks a leg kick.
Tribute throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara lunges at Tribute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tribute's hand.
Camara scores with a one two! Tribute had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camara slips under a jab.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camara lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy body kick from Camara
and Tribute counters with a nice body shot.
A cross from Tribute lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara connects with a jab.
Camara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tribute back to the cage. Camara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donk. Camara catches Tribute right on the button with a cross.
Tribute takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camara.
A cross from Camara lands.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Tribute's head but Tribute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
Camara slips a jab from Tribute.
Tribute slips under a jab.
Tribute misses with the body kick
letting Camara counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
Camara raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara blocks a head kick by Tribute.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick and Camara moves out of range easily.
Tribute keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camara connects with a looping right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Camara - that will leave a mark!
Tribute walks into a stiff left hand from Camara.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Tribute throws a lazy uppercut
and Camara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Camara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tribute with a body shot.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slow jab from Tribute misses its intended target.
Camara connects with a jab.
Tribute throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tribute will feel that in the morning.
Tribute takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camara throws a sloppy body shot
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tribute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tribute throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute tries to keep at a distance but Camara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Camara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Camara gets through Tribute's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute dodges an elbow strike from Camara.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara avoiding damage as Tribute throws knees to the body.
Tribute misses with some punches.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camara throws an elbow but misses.
Camara tries to work over Tribute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tribute - that landed with a thud.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Camara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!
In his post fight interview, Ibrahim Camara 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 Maximus Furioto (ranked 1063 p4p, 972 weight class) and Trevor Barnes (ranked 145 p4p, 133 weight class). Furioto's entrance music is 韻è¸åˆçµ„åˆ - . A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Furioto backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Furioto manages to avoid it all.
Furioto darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Furioto into the cage.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Furioto goes for a takedown attempt but Barnes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Furioto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes thinks about the counter body kick.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Furioto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Furioto has been working on his balance at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Barnes.
Furioto shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Furioto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Furioto if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Furioto walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Furioto misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furioto fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Furioto fails with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Furioto with that takedown attempt.
Furioto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnes was covering up waiting for the punch and Furioto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Furioto working some strikes from top position.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Furioto postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Furioto pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Furioto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnes can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furioto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto prevents Barnes from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Furioto.
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Furioto thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Furioto is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Furioto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnes wants to stand but Furioto is controlling the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard.
Furioto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Furioto up and slammed him! Furioto can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control!
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Furioto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Furioto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Furioto is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a left and a right that stings Furioto.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Furioto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Furioto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Furioto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Furioto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Furioto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Furioto or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a combination. Furioto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
Furioto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Furioto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Furioto goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto has hold of one of Barnes's legs. Barnes is fighting the takedown attempt but Furioto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Furioto postures up.
Furioto postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Furioto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Furioto connects with a couple of short punches.
Furioto cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Furioto preventing the sweep.
Furioto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Furioto is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard.
Furioto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Furioto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is posturing up here but Furioto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnes has to tap! Slick submission there by Furioto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnificent Chulalongkorn (ranked 304 p4p, 245 weight class) and Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 39 p4p, 30 weight class). Chulalongkorn's entrance music is Yellow Claw & The Opposites - Thunder. A fine choice. Jean Baptiste is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Born on the Bayou. 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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulalongkorn moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Chulalongkorn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jean Baptiste with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chulalongkorn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Chulalongkorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn throws a big counter combination but Jean Baptiste scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Chulalongkorn saw that one coming.
Chulalongkorn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jean Baptiste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste jabs Chulalongkorn right on the nose. Chulalongkorn blinks but takes it well.
Chulalongkorn loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Chulalongkorn misses with a looping left.
Chulalongkorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Jean Baptiste connects with a crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste thows a body kick. Chulalongkorn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a left hand
and Chulalongkorn counters with a series of strikes that sends Jean Baptiste to the canvas! Chulalongkorn follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste seems keen to control Chulalongkorn's posture.
Chulalongkorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jean Baptiste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste keeping moving, preventing Chulalongkorn from controlling successfully.
Chulalongkorn prevents Jean Baptiste from getting back to his feet.
Jean Baptiste wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chulalongkorn stopping the sweep attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab from Jean Baptiste does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chulalongkorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jean Baptiste rushes Chulalongkorn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jean Baptiste stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chulalongkorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Chulalongkorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chulalongkorn staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Jean Baptiste.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jean Baptiste darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jean Baptiste has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jean Baptiste cracks Chulalongkorn with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab when Jean Baptiste was well out of range.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chulalongkorn is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jean Baptiste looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Chulalongkorn moves out of range of the body kick.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chulalongkorn manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chulalongkorn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jean Baptiste throws a solid leg kick but Chulalongkorn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Chulalongkorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn shrugs it off though.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chulalongkorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Chulalongkorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chulalongkorn connects with the punch.
It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.
Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Chulalongkorn saw that one coming.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jean Baptiste listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chulalongkorn misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Chulalongkorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to clinch there but Chulalongkorn circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulalongkorn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Chulalongkorn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chulalongkorn moves away from the strike by Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter the offense by Jean Baptiste and move into the clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick that Chulalongkorn semi-blocks.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Chulalongkorn strikes.
Chulalongkorn misses with a straight left.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Chulalongkorn.
Jean Baptiste appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Chulalongkorn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jean Baptiste jabs Chulalongkorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Chulalongkorn missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chulalongkorn throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste punishes Chulalongkorn's body with a nice straight punch.
Jean Baptiste scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chulalongkorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chulalongkorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chulalongkorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Chulalongkorn misses.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Jean Baptiste. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Chulalongkorn moves out of range.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chulalongkorn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jean Baptiste gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chulalongkorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chulalongkorn manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jean Baptiste is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chulalongkorn misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Chulalongkorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Chulalongkorn's ribcage but misses.
Chulalongkorn is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jean Baptiste.
A swing and a miss from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn throwing a counter right hand but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chulalongkorn if he has to take too many more of those.
Chulalongkorn walks into a stiff left hand from Jean Baptiste.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulalongkorn slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chulalongkorn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste tries to clinch but Chulalongkorn is having none of it.
A punch combination from Chulalongkorn misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Chulalongkorn checks it.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chulalongkorn is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jean Baptiste's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jean Baptiste lunges at Chulalongkorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chulalongkorn's hand.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jean Baptiste with a jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Chulalongkorn's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Jean Baptiste lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chulalongkorn doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick, looking for Chulalongkorn's leg but Chulalongkorn calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Chulalongkorn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chulalongkorn checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste pushes Chulalongkorn away with a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chulalongkorn moves away.
A clash of legs there as Chulalongkorn blocks the low kick.
Chulalongkorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chulalongkorn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jean Baptiste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chulalongkorn scrambles back to his feet.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magnificent Chulalongkorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Chulalongkorn blocks the leg kick.
Chulalongkorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chulalongkorn just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jean Baptiste on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste feints and then cracks Chulalongkorn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chulalongkorn down.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Chulalongkorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Jean Baptiste looks to move away, Chulalongkorn throws a big counter combo but Jean Baptiste just gets out of the way.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chulalongkorn.
Chulalongkorn scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Chulalongkorn moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Chulalongkorn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chulalongkorn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
Jab from Jean Baptiste.
Chulalongkorn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chulalongkorn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chulalongkorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chulalongkorn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chulalongkorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chulalongkorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jean Baptiste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chulalongkorn missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Jean Baptiste coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Chulalongkorn blocks the leg kick.
Chulalongkorn ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with the body kick
and Chulalongkorn counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste misses with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with the left hand. Chulalongkorn knows he should have avoided that one.
Chulalongkorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Jean Baptiste - just one landing.
Brady Jean Baptiste is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the body
and Chulalongkorn counters with a left and a right... And another left! Jean Baptiste is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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