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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 830 p4p, 2301 weight class) and Jim Beam (ranked 137 p4p, 319 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Doe counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Doe's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Doe blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beam.
Beam misses with a straight left.
Beam throws a head kick but Doe moves out of range.
Doe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beam.
Beam lands a head shot.
A combination from Doe does no damage.
Beam dives in for a single leg takedown but Doe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Doe thuds a left hand into Beam's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe moves out of range of the body kick.
Beam shoots in looking for a takedown. Doe tries to sprawl out of it but Beam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Doe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Beam.
Beam misses with a leg kick
and Doe counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doe's elbow.
Beam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
Beam misses with an elbow over the top.
Beam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beam tries a body shot but Doe blocks it.
Doe prevents Beam from breaking the clinch.
Doe prevents Beam from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beam.
Beam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Beam.
Doe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doe blocking some punches.
Beam has a couple of punches blocked by Doe.
Beam fails to pull guard.
Doe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Doe as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe avoiding damage.
Doe gets through Beam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beam blocks a body shot from Doe.
Beam can't find room to land a body shot as Doe controls the action.
Doe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beam misses with a body shot.
It looked like Doe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beam.
Beam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beam is in Doe's guard.
Doe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beam's guard.
Beam wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beam is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Doe has his hands clasped together but Beam extends and breaks Doe's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Beam.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Beam!
A very excited looking Jim Beam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 2800 p4p, 2914 weight class) and Shock Linewood (ranked 353 p4p, 367 weight class). Paul Hunt 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt gets a takedown into half guard.
Linewood looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt is taking a breather. Linewood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to stand and escape but Linewood is controlling the position.
Linewood actively working from the bottom here.
Linewood has a hand on Hunt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Linewood tries to reverse the position but Hunt maintains control.
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.
Hunt get's back to his feet.
Hunt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Linewood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linewood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Linewood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Linewood won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Linewood being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Linewood looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Linewood is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Linewood's guard.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linewood looking for a sweep. Not yet Linewood, not yet.
Linewood throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hunt escapes and throws Linewood's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linewood manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt drives through with a takedown into Linewood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hunt misses with a double jab
and Linewood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Linewood gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Linewood manages to retain guard.
Linewood is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Linewood has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hunt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Linewood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hunt drives through with a takedown into Linewood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hunt stands up and waves to Linewood to follow him.
Shock Linewood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linewood looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Linewood connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Linewood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Linewood's legs - danger averted.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Linewood looking for a sweep. Not yet Linewood, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Linewood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Linewood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four 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.
Linewood looking to control.
Linewood wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt passes Linewood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linewood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Linewood enables Hunt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Linewood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Linewood working a defensive guard but Hunt manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hunt tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linewood can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt decides to stand back up. Hunt steps back and let's Linewood get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunt stands up out of the half guard.
Hunt works over Linewood's head and body with a nice combination.
Linewood throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunt scores with a three punch combo!
Linewood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunt checks it well.
Hunt looking to score a takedown here. Linewood is defending well but Hunt drives through and ends up in Linewood's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paul Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Linewood is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Linewood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Linewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Linewood postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Linewood.
Linewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Linewood tries to pass.
Linewood advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shock Linewood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Linewood tries to score with some ground and pound. Hunt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Linewood is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hunt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Linewood gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hunt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Linewood lets go of the hold and Hunt can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shock Linewood!
Shock Linewood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 1317 p4p, 1132 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 173 p4p, 149 weight class). Lester comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back - Ludacris. River has chosen Gabon National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Guy River has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Moe Lester's chin.
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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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River 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.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River moves away from the strike by Lester.
Lester looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
Lester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lester works the jab nicely.
River ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Lester looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Lester misses with a looping right.
A cross from Lester lands.
We've been told by Lester's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Lester misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Nice defenses there by River.
River forces Lester back against the cage and clinches.
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!
River misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River scores with a hook to the body.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lester blocks a body shot from River.
Lester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
River keeps control of Lester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
River just leaning against Lester, taking a breather.
A short right from River on the inside.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Lester is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester working hard to break the clinch.
River stalling against the cage.
Lester blocks a body shot from River.
Still in the clinch, Lester scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands a right hand.
River lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
Lester blocking some punches.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lester leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lester.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester trying to stall but River improves his position.
Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River moves away from the strike by Lester.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
Lester throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River lands with a nice body kick.
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River tries to clinch up but Lester circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from River.
Lester blocks a head kick by River.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lester.
River misses with a hook.
Lester feinted with a counter takedown.
River looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
Lester missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Lester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River connects with a body shot that sends Lester's belly button to the back.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
River punishes Lester's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Lester connects with a single shot there.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
River works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Lester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River closes the distance and clinches.
Lester is trying to break free.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Lester has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
River doesn't manage to clinch there - Lester circles away.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River with a hook.
 Lester is rocked!
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a crisp right that sends Lester to the canvas! River follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy River!
During a confident post fight interview, Guy River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Dismantle (ranked 668 p4p, 2294 weight class) and Count Dankula (ranked 87 p4p, 251 weight class). Dismantle comes to the cage accompanied by Come As You Are. Mickey Dismantle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mickey Dismantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Dankula!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Dismantle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dismantle misses with a two punch combination.
Dankula throws a lazy right hand but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dismantle connects with a body shot.
Dankula on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
Dankula listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dankula avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dismantle. That's going to slow Dankula down.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Dankula.
Dankula has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dismantle.
Dismantle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dankula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Dankula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dankula doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dankula throws a chopping leg kick but Dismantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dismantle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle tries to move into range but Dankula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dankula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dismantle fakes the leg kick and cracks Dankula in the body.
Dankula just misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dankula throws a series of punches but Dismantle avoids them all with ease.
Dismantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dismantle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankula throws a big shot that misses.
Dankula 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.
Dismantle feints and then cracks Dankula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dankula down.
Dismantle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dankula's hands.
Dismantle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle defending well as Dankula loads up on a big left hand.
Dankula takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Dismantle.
Dankula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dankula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Dankula.
Dismantle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dismantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Dankula off the cage and back into range.
Dismantle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dismantle scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dankula misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Dismantle.
A combination from Dismantle does no damage.
Dankula avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dankula walks into a stiff left hand from Dismantle.
Dismantle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dismantle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Dismantle. That snapped Dankula's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle slips under a jab.
Dismantle misses with a head kick.
Dankula throws out a counter right but Dismantle avoids it with no problem.
Dankula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dankula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dismantle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good leg kick by Dismantle.
Dismantle tries to work over Dankula's front leg with a kick but Dankula checks it.
Dismantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dankula momentarily.
Dankula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Dismantle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dismantle.
Dankula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dankula avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
A jab lands there for Dismantle.
Dismantle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle throws a good cross that connects.
Dismantle with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dankula throws a series of punches but Dismantle avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Dankula. Those never looked like landing.
Dismantle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dismantle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dismantle is looking to slow Dankula down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dankula was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dankula throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Dismantle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dankula takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dismantle lands with a straight right. Dankula didn't see that one coming.
Dismantle slips a jab from Dankula.
Dankula throws a right hand that Dismantle ducks under and follows up with a left that Dismantle also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Dismantle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle connects with an inside leg kick.
Dismantle connects with a solid leg kick.
Dismantle connects with an inside leg kick.
Dismantle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dankula.
Dismantle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dankula avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dankula swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Dismantle avoids the body shot from Dankula.
Dankula throws a shot to the body.
Dankula scores with a three punch combo!
Dankula takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Dismantle.
Dankula takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dankula throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Dismantle lands with a good body shot.
Dismantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dankula throws a lazy right hand but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dankula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dismantle can pounce on him.
Dismantle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dankula misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dismantle. That's going to slow Dankula down.
Dismantle cracks Dankula with an open hand slap.
Dankula takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dankula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dankula.
Dankula with a hook.
Dankula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dismantle can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dankula throws the kick towards the body but Dismantle avoids it.
Dankula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dankula loads up on a big right hand but Dismantle slips the punch.
Dankula throws a shot from downtown. Dismantle moves away and avoids it.
Dismantle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dankula works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dismantle 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.
Dismantle throws a hook but Dankula avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dankula.
Dankula checks the leg kick.
Dismantle is looking to slow Dankula down with leg kicks.
Dankula displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dankula lands a slapping body shot.
Dismantle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dankula was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dankula can do to turn this around?
Dankula's corner calls for a 1-2. Dankula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dankula chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dismantle can pounce on him.
Dankula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dankula looks to land a left hand but Dismantle moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dismantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dankula throws a looping overhand right but Dismantle ducks down to avoid it.
Dismantle cracks Dankula with a good jab.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Dankula walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dismantle.
Dankula scores with a three punch combo!
Dankula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dismantle doesn't seem bothered though.
Dismantle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dismantle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle throws a front kick that sends Dankula stumbling back into the cage.
Dismantle misses with a left hand
and Dankula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle is rocked!
A clash of legs there as Dankula blocks the low kick.
Oh Dismantle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dismantle is aggressively charging in as Dankula backs up avoiding any damage. Dankula tosses out a jab and Dismantle runs right into it face first! Dismantle is out cold! Dankula dropped down on all fours and is barking in Dismantle's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Count Dankula!
During a confident post fight interview, Count Dankula thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zett Jukassa (ranked 465 p4p, 804 weight class) and Luka Marka (ranked 68 p4p, 129 weight class). Marka has chosen HADES as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zett Jukassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Marka!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marka takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa moves out of range as Marka strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jukassa's head.
A jab from Marka misses.
Marka lands with a good body shot.
Marka misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marka misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Marka throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Marka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Marka misses.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marka lands the left hand.
Jukassa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Marka.
Marka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marka to score with a decent uppercut.
Marka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jukassa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marka.
Marka misses with a looping right.
Marka throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marka throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Marka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jukassa. Jukassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
Jukassa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Marka misses.
Jukassa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marka looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marka.
Marka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marka throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Marka throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marka cracks Jukassa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marka scores with a decent looking hook.
Marka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marka throws a jab when Jukassa was well out of range.
Marka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
A shot to the body from Marka misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marka misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marka thinking.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jukassa moves away from the strike by Marka.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marka misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukassa defending well as Marka loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jukassa defending well as Marka loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Marka.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marka.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marka.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Marka does it's job there.
Marka misses with a shot to the body
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Marka misses with a body punch
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marka throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukassa.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Marka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marka lands a slapping body shot.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Marka jabs at Jukassa's body.
Jukassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jukassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Marka manages to avoid it.
Marka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Marka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukassa staying out of range there.
Jukassa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukassa.
Marka misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marka misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marka misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marka throws a jab when Jukassa was well out of range.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marka throws out the jab.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Marka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Luka Marka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukassa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marka throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Marka manages to avoid it.
Marka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marka throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Marka manages to avoid it.
Marka throws a hook but Jukassa avoids it easily.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Marka lands a body shot.
Marka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marka scores with a nice strike.
Marka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marka.
Marka misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Marka looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka misses with a hook.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Marka manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukassa misses the target.
Marka throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marka tests Jukassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Marka cracks Jukassa with an open hand slap.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Marka connects with a crisp jab.
Marka misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Marka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jukassa doesn't seem phased though.
Marka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jukassa slips a jab from Marka.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marka misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Marka looks to throw the jab but Jukassa is out of range.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka misses with a wild body shot.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Marka misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marka scores with a jab. Jukassa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukassa is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Jukassa.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luka Marka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jukassa walks into a straight right hand from Marka.
Marka throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Marka swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukassa.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Marka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Marka swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marka lands with a straight right. Jukassa didn't see that one coming.
Jukassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka misses with a left hand
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marka misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Marka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marka.
Nice defenses there by Jukassa.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Marka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marka misses with a left hand
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukassa shoots in for a double leg but Marka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jukassa looks to score with a jab to the body but Marka is just out of range.
Jukassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marka.
Marka misses with a combination
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Marka throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Marka throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Marka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marka lands a jab.
Marka throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka lands a nice hook to Jukassa's body. Jukassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marka misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marka throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marka misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Marka scores with a hook.
Marka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukassa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marka misses with a straight right.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Marka misses.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marka connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marka misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Jukassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marka misses with an uppercut
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Marka digs a good hook to Jukassa's body.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
Jukassa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marka swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Marka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukassa.
Marka throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Marka! Jukassa lets Marka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Marka is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukassa finish him?
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zett Jukassa!
Zett Jukassa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 1093 p4p, 950 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 170 p4p, 149 weight class). Matsuda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King. 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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirk.
Kirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuda moves away.
Kirk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matsuda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matsuda somewhat.
Kirk tries to clinch but Matsuda is having none of it.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirk lands with a right hand.
Kirk with the inside leg kick.
A big left from Kirk misses.
Matsuda feinted with a counter takedown.
Kirk darts in and clinches Matsuda up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kirk prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda blocks a body shot from Kirk.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuda.
Matsuda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kirk walks away with a smile on his face. Matsuda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Kirk moves away and avoids it.
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda walks into a stiff left hand from Kirk.
Kirk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kirk darts in and clinches Matsuda up against the cage.
Kirk tries a body shot but Matsuda blocks it.
Matsuda tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirk misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Kirk struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuda controls his hands.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuda controls the action.
Kirk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirk can't find room to land a body shot as Matsuda controls the action.
Matsuda blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kirk.
Kirk is pressed up against the cage. Matsuda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kirk down to the mat. Kirk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big right from Matsuda misses.
Kirk misses with a body shot.
Kirk moves away from the strike by Matsuda.
James Kirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuda fails with the takedown.
Matsuda swings widly with a right hand
and Kirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
Kirk misses with a left hand
and Matsuda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matsuda.
Matsuda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirk controls Matsuda momentarily but Matsuda frees himself.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard.
Matsuda is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda landing some decent shots from guard.
Kirk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk looking to control.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving.
Matsuda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirk is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk 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.
A nice leg kick from Kirk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsuda's head.
Matsuda loads up on a big right hand but Kirk slips the punch.
James Kirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuda with a nice cross.
Kirk misses with a head kick.
Matsuda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirk tries to bum rush Matsuda with a series of wild strikes but Matsuda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirk slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsuda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk misses with a double jab.
Matsuda ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
Matsuda slips a jab from Kirk.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Matsuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk throws out a leg kick but Matsuda moves out of range and Kirk only half commits.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Kirk misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Kirk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuda scores with a shot to the body.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuda drops his hands momentarily and Kirk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuda slips under a jab.
Matsuda lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut.
Kirk wants to clinch.
Kirk moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Matsuda blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirk.
Kirk has a couple of punches blocked by Matsuda.
Kirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kirk.
Matsuda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirk after a bit of a struggle.
Kirk lands with a right to the head.
James Kirk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Matsuda.
Matsuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk is working Matsuda over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Matsuda.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but Matsuda avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
Kirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsuda's elbow.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but Matsuda avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Kirk.
Kirk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matsuda.
Kirk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matsuda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kirk can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda fails to pull guard.
Matsuda wants a takedown.
Matsuda breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kirk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsuda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirk.
Nice sprawl there from Kirk as Matsuda shoots in.
Matsuda walks into a stiff left hand from Kirk.
Matsuda scores with a hook.
Kirk tries to clinch up.
Kirk wants to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Matsuda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirk doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matsuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kirk misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kirk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirk.
Kirk lands a body shot.
Matsuda misses the shot to the body.
Kirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuda scores with a nice right hand.
Matsuda shoots in but no luck this time.
Matsuda backing away here, and Kirk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kirk tries to clinch but Matsuda moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Matsuda - just one landing.
Nice sprawl there from Kirk as Matsuda shoots in.
Kirk connects with a body shot that sends Matsuda's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirk tries to avoid it but Matsuda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirk to the ground. Kirk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Matsuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kirk throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuda's shoulder, as Matsuda tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kirk tries to clinch but Matsuda is having none of it.
Matsuda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matsuda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kirk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Kirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kirk keeps trying to improve his position.
Matsuda advances position into side control!
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kirk is not content to let Matsuda control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda working away.
Kirk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Matsuda is staying active.
Matsuda working the strikes but Kirk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
James Kirk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirk trying to hold on to Matsuda's head to control him but Matsuda postures up.
Tanaka Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuda wants to control but Kirk is keeping him busy.
Kirk wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
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.
Kirk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsuda.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsuda is nestled in close to Kirk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matsuda wants to take a breather but Kirk is having none of it.
Matsuda misses with a head shot. Kirk uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kirk wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matsuda cracks Kirk with a solid left hand.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Kirk is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Kirk.
I've got Kirk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
A relieved looking James Kirk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 426 p4p, 568 weight class) and Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 56 p4p, 78 weight class). Jean Baptiste comes to the cage accompanied by Born on the Bayou. Takahashi has chosen TWIST THAT D*CK as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
We've been informed that Takahashi 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.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a slapping body shot.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste lands with a shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jean Baptiste checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jean Baptiste dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi tries to land a front kick but Jean Baptiste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi misses with a looping right.
Takahashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takahashi's head backwards.
Jean Baptiste throws out a powerful jab.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jean Baptiste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jean Baptiste on the side of the head.
 It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.
Jean Baptiste thows a body kick. Takahashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takahashi tries to score with a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Baptiste jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick that knocks Takahashi off balance momentarily.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Jean Baptiste is predictable there
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Baptiste jabs at Takahashi's body.
Jean Baptiste connects with a single shot there.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Takahashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Takahashi
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the head.
Takahashi feints and then cracks Jean Baptiste's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jean Baptiste down.
Takahashi misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
Takahashi tries to clinch up but Jean Baptiste circles away and keeps his distance.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. That's going to slow Takahashi down.
Jean Baptiste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jean Baptiste connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 It looks like Ryoto Takahashi has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Jean Baptiste should have avoided that one.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takahashi on the side of the head.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a low kick, right behind Takahashi 's knee.
Jean Baptiste connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a jab to the body
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brady Jean Baptiste is winning the standup battle so far.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Takahashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good, hard body kick but Takahashi shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takahashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jean Baptiste - the referee stops the clock and Takahashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jean Baptiste. Takahashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the body from Jean Baptiste misses
and Jean Baptiste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jean Baptiste throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Takahashi finds it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste lands a slapping body shot.
Jean Baptiste scores with a decent looking hook.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi ducks right into an uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste scores with a push kick.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Takahashi saw that one coming.
Takahashi checks a low kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Takahashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a right hand
and Takahashi counters with a series of strikes. Jean Baptiste will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jean Baptiste throws out a powerful jab.
Jean Baptiste connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Takahashi sees coming a mile off.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahashi throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Takahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Jean Baptiste keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takahashi. Takahashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Jean Baptiste saw it coming and moves away.
Jean Baptiste is looking to land body kicks.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice body punch.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi staying out of range there.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jean Baptiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Baptiste works Takahashi's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jean Baptiste checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jean Baptiste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Takahashi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jean Baptiste has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi jabs Jean Baptiste to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A lazy left from Jean Baptiste finds it's target.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jean Baptiste scores with a head kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side.
Jean Baptiste swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Ryoto Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takahashi under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
It seemed like Takahashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Takahashi misses the target.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Takahashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Takahashi moved away.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste thumps Takahashi with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takahashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jean Baptiste - the referee stops the clock and Takahashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jean Baptiste. Takahashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste blocks the body kick.
Takahashi throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takahashi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Takahashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takahashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi is looking to chop away at Jean Baptiste's legs.
Jean Baptiste thows a body kick. Takahashi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takahashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jean Baptiste ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Takahashi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jean Baptiste has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!
Our winner, Brady Jean Baptiste, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 455 p4p, 801 weight class) and Jose Carvaleho (ranked 63 p4p, 105 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec comes to the cage accompanied by Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Jose Carvaleho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pablo Itzpapalotltotec's chin.
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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 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Carvaleho!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvaleho tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away easily
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carvaleho just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Carvaleho loads up on a big left hand.
We've been informed that Carvaleho 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 telegraphed right hand from Carvaleho misses the target.
Carvaleho throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
Carvaleho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvaleho.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been hearing reports that Itzpapalotltotec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carvaleho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvaleho throws a poor cross that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. Itzpapalotltotec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carvaleho gets slowly back to his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab from Carvaleho.
A little feinted left hand from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Carvaleho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvaleho.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvaleho misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Carvaleho there.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab but it's blocked by Carvaleho.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvaleho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvaleho scores with a shot to the body.
Carvaleho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Itzpapalotltotec's head backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carvaleho throws a sloppy head kick and Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range easily.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks the body kick.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Carvaleho.
A little feinted left hand from Itzpapalotltotec on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvaleho loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
Carvaleho throws a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Carvaleho was well out of range.
Carvaleho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carvaleho misses with a left hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a two punch combo.
Carvaleho throws a good cross that connects.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a shot to the body.
Carvaleho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carvaleho walks into a left hand.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvaleho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Itzpapalotltotec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvaleho misses with a combination
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho misses with a jab to the body
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carvaleho or perhaps it was just good defense by Itzpapalotltotec, which made it look bad.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Carvaleho.
Carvaleho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Carvaleho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's way round the side to connect with Carvaleho's head.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs Carvaleho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carvaleho misses with a hook to the body
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvaleho tries to land a front kick but Itzpapalotltotec steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho shoots for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec sizes up Carvaleho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carvaleho dodges the punch combination from Itzpapalotltotec.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho throws a right hand that misses
and Carvaleho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvaleho looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Carvaleho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carvaleho.
Carvaleho cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carvaleho fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a nice body punch.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a glancing blow to the side of Carvaleho's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Carvaleho manages to avoid it.
Carvaleho shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Itzpapalotltotec pinned against the cage. Itzpapalotltotec gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Carvaleho misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvaleho tries to land a body kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carvaleho.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Carvaleho's ribcage but misses.
Carvaleho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Carvaleho scores with a decent looking hook.
Carvaleho just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho moves into the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec gets through Carvaleho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carvaleho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Itzpapalotltotec's elbow.
Carvaleho tries to pull guard but Itzpapalotltotec won't allow it.
Carvaleho gets through Itzpapalotltotec's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho misses with a punch to the body.
Carvaleho is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carvaleho.
Carvaleho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Carvaleho.
Itzpapalotltotec stops a takedown attempt from Carvaleho.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Carvaleho.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a light punch inside.
Carvaleho misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvaleho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvaleho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvaleho shoots in looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carvaleho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab.
Carvaleho throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Jose Carvaleho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a series of punches but Carvaleho avoids them all with ease.
Carvaleho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Itzpapalotltotec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvaleho lands with a cross.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Carvaleho blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carvaleho.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carvaleho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvaleho walks into a straight right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho thuds his shin into the meat of Itzpapalotltotec's side.
Carvaleho looks for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvaleho.
Itzpapalotltotec takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvaleho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Carvaleho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carvaleho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
A nice side step and Carvaleho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carvaleho throws a right hand that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a combination but Carvaleho avoids it well.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Carvaleho moves out of range.
Carvaleho misses with a left hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carvaleho thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvaleho misses with the combination.
Carvaleho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itzpapalotltotec. Itzpapalotltotec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho misses with a straight left.
Carvaleho looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
Carvaleho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvaleho misses the body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvaleho misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Itzpapalotltotec listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carvaleho throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carvaleho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvaleho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvaleho lands the left hand.
Carvaleho swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Carvaleho swinging wildly here.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Carvaleho manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvaleho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Carvaleho darts in looking for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec gets double underhooks and turns Carvaleho into the cage.
Carvaleho misses with a takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carvaleho thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho throws a looping overhand right but Itzpapalotltotec ducks down to avoid it.
Carvaleho looks to score with a jab to the body but Itzpapalotltotec is just out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec dips to his left and cracks Carvaleho with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown attempt by Carvaleho or perhaps it was just good defense by Itzpapalotltotec, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Carvaleho.
Carvaleho throws an off balance right hand
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvaleho.
Carvaleho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carvaleho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Carvaleho's shoulder, as Carvaleho tries to avoid the shot.
Carvaleho slips a straight right by Itzpapalotltotec.
Jose Carvaleho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho throws an off balance right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvaleho wants to clinch up but Itzpapalotltotec keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses its target.
Carvaleho misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carvaleho thinking.
Carvaleho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carvaleho throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Carvaleho ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Carvaleho feints a counter leg kick.
Carvaleho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carvaleho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Itzpapalotltotec!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvaleho tries to score with some ground and pound. Itzpapalotltotec controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itzpapalotltotec is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Itzpapalotltotec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to regain half guard here but Carvaleho keeps moving and retains side control.
Carvaleho working away.
The strikes coming from Carvaleho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to regain half guard here but Carvaleho keeps moving and retains side control.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Carvaleho is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to get to half guard.
Carvaleho is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Itzpapalotltotec can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Itzpapalotltotec sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Carvaleho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to get to full guard but Carvaleho has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itzpapalotltotec won't allow Carvaleho to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvaleho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carvaleho working Itzpapalotltotec over with strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to get to full guard but Carvaleho has control of the leg.
Itzpapalotltotec has hold of Carvaleho's hands but Carvaleho slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carvaleho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carvaleho prevents Itzpapalotltotec from improving his position.
Itzpapalotltotec actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Carvaleho.
I think Itzpapalotltotec 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
An out of breath Pablo Itzpapalotltotec 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 Jake Drake (ranked 683 p4p, 1734 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 89 p4p, 198 weight class). Drake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lose Yourself. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagashima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nagashima postures up and lands a big shot to Drake's brow.
Nagashima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagashima won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagashima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagashima with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake 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.
Drake is looking for a triangle but Nagashima pushes his legs off easily.
Drake is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nagashima frees his head nicely. Oh but Drake has switched to an armbar! Nagashima is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Drake!
A relieved looking Jake Drake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kaoru Nagashima spoke after the fight, saying 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jihadi Joseph (ranked 285 p4p, 321 weight class) and Michael Aalto (ranked 35 p4p, 42 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph throws a leg kick but Aalto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph misses with a hook
and Aalto counters with a good, hard body kick but Joseph shrugs it off.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
Aalto swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aalto! But no joy.
Joseph misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aalto there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Joseph's head coaches at Just a bunch of gays that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Joseph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joseph jabs Aalto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aalto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Aalto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto tries a quick counter leg kick but Joseph is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph blocks a leg kick.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Joseph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Aalto's defenses.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Aalto counters with a leg kick.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Aalto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Aalto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joseph to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aalto.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Aalto's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aalto momentarily.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
Joseph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aalto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joseph scrambles back to his feet.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joseph cracks Aalto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice sprawl there from Joseph as Aalto shoots in.
Aalto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Aalto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joseph won't be happy with that.
Aalto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Aalto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joseph rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aalto's guard! Nice work there by Joseph!
Joseph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph won't allow Aalto to sweep him here.
Joseph controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aalto being controlled here, momentarily.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
Joseph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aalto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aalto looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aalto doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph swings widly with a right hand
and Aalto counters with a straight right hand.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Joseph cracks Aalto with an open hand slap.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Aalto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but Aalto persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aalto! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Aalto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Aalto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joseph with a body shot.
Aalto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aalto throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Aalto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Aalto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aalto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aalto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aalto thuds his right hand into Joseph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aalto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Aalto to counter with a crisp jab.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joseph!
Aalto fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Joseph scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
A left and a right from Joseph both land. Nice combination.
Joseph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aalto can do to turn this around?
Joseph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joseph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aalto counters with a right hand to the body.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aalto throws a wild body kick that Joseph sees coming a mile off.
Joseph connects with a right hand. Aalto shakes it off.
Aalto moves into the clinch.
Joseph lands a body punch.
Aalto is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Joseph can't fight it off and eventually Aalto manages to take the fight to the floor. Joseph looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Aalto tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joseph looking to control.
Aalto throwing strikes from guard but Joseph blocks nicely.
Joseph trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aalto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aalto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aalto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aalto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aalto tries to free his leg and advance position but Joseph is retaining full guard.
Aalto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Joseph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aalto staying out of range there.
Joseph digs a good body shot into Aalto's ribs.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aalto checks a low kick from Joseph.
Nice shot lands for Joseph.
Aalto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joseph scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Joseph misses
and Aalto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joseph thinking.
Joseph misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Aalto slips a straight right by Joseph.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Aalto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aalto.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Aalto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joseph.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Aalto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joseph misses the jab.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aalto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aalto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joseph defends it well.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aalto throws out a powerful jab.
Joseph swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto scores with a leg kick.
Aalto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joseph defends well and Aalto ends up having to push Joseph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aalto needs to keep his hands up - Joseph had a free shot at his head there.
Aalto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aalto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
A right-left combo lands from Joseph.
A telegraphed right hand from Aalto misses the target.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
A swing and a miss from Joseph.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
A nice side step and Aalto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Joseph misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph throws an overhand right that lands on Aalto's shoulder, as Aalto tries to avoid the shot.
Aalto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
Aalto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Aalto's body.
Joseph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joseph lands a lovely overhand right.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Aalto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Aalto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
Joseph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aalto moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aalto walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
An inside leg kick lands from Joseph.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Aalto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aalto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aalto walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aalto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aalto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Aalto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aalto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Joseph blocks it well.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joseph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph catches Aalto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joseph scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joseph, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
Our winner, Jihadi Joseph, 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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