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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aki Nakatani (ranked 6437 p4p, 25177 weight class) and Shaun Wallace (ranked 694 p4p, 756 weight class). Wallace is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter The Chaser. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aki Nakatani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Wallace finds it's target.
Wallace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakatani. Nakatani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakatani tries to land a leg kick but Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakatani clinches.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Wallace lands.
Nakatani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.
Wallace clinches up against the cage.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakatanis head.
Good body shot from Wallace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakatani can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
Nakatani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nakatani tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakatani backwards.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakatani backwards.
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakatani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallace blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wallace.
A hook to the body from Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace throws a good cross that connects.
Nakatani dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Nakatani misses with a looping left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallace taking a breather.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakatani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wallace is defending well for now.
Wallace will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nakatani up against the cage.
Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Nakatani.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Aki Nakatani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Wallace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakatani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakatani throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Nakatani misses with a low kick.
Nakatani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nakatani misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Wallace lands.
Wallace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wallace.
Nakatani lands with a kick to the temple. Wallace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakatani.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.
Wallace lands with a cross.
 Nakatani is rocked!
Wallace cracks Nakatani with a left hook right on the temple and Nakatani goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Wallace lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Nakatani is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaun Wallace!
Shaun Wallace 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Fergusson (ranked 6139 p4p, 6408 weight class) and Kojuro Kano (ranked 669 p4p, 690 weight class). Fergusson comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the brave. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Fergusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kojuro Kano!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kano moves out of range of the strikes.
Kano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fergusson scores with a jab to the body.
Fergusson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kano checks a leg kick nicely.
Fergusson blocks a head kick by Kano.
Kano avoids the head kick by Fergusson.
Nice body kick there by Fergusson.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kano was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Kano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kano tries to clinch there but Fergusson circles away.
Kano has Fergusson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fergusson misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Fergusson.
Fergusson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kano.
Kano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fergusson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Fergusson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kano.
Kano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fergusson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fergusson.
Kano misses with a double jab.
Kano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Kano misses.
Fergusson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kano manages to avoid it.
Kano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fergusson throws a head kick that Kano semi-blocks.
Kano delivers a nice body kick.
Fergusson is looking to wear down Kano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fergusson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fergusson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Kano ducks down to avoid it.
Kano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fergusson slips a jab and a cross from Kano.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Kano throws a nice looking combination but Fergusson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
Kano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fergusson.
Kojuro Kano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fergusson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fergusson thinks about countering with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Fergusson, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson feints and then cracks Kano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kano down.
Kano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Fergusson looks for the body kick but Kano saw that one coming.
Fergusson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kano blocks a head kick by Fergusson.
Kano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kano throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Kano throws a body kick that misses.
Fergusson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fergusson avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fergusson. Kano shrugs it off though.
Fergusson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kano.
Kano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick lands for Fergusson.
Fergusson lands a head kick. Kano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kano moves out of range of the leg kick from Fergusson.
Kano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kano looks for the body kick but Fergusson saw that one coming.
Kano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kano blocks a low kick nicely.
And Kano responds with a good body kick, but Fergusson manages to step out the way in time.
Fergusson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kano cracks a nice hook into Fergusson's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fergusson. That's going to slow Kano down.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Kano ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson sets himself, and Kano steps forward looking for the clinch! Fergusson avoids it this time.
Kano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kano misses with a hook to the body
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergusson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kano moves out of range of the body kick from Fergusson.
Kano works Fergusson's body with a nice hook.
Kano misses with a looping right.
Kano misses with a body kick.
Kano rushes Fergusson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fergusson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kano swinging wildly here.
Kano lands with a nice body kick.
Kano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fergusson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fergusson moves away from the strike by Kano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fergusson misses with a low kick.
Kano throws a push kick but Fergusson slaps the foot to one side.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Kano connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Fergusson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kano throws a push kick but Fergusson slaps the foot to one side.
Kano slips a jab from Fergusson.
Kano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fergusson scoring well with a low kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kano.
Kano tries to clinch
and Fergusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kojuro Kano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kano throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kano avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kano misses with a low kick.
Kano throws a leg kick but Fergusson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kano connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kano is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick from Kano.
Kano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fergusson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kano.
A head kick by Kano misses
and Fergusson counters with an outside leg kick.
Kano looks to land a body kick but Fergusson moved away.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Kano misses with a low kick as Fergusson jumps back.
Kano with a nice calf kick.
Fergusson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kano.
Kano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson scores with a kick to the body.
Kano throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fergusson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Fergusson lands but Kano takes it in his stride.
Fergusson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Kano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kano scores with a shot to the body.
Kano throws a head kick that misses.
Kano throws a chopping leg kick but Fergusson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Fergusson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kano scores with a nice body kick.
Fergusson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kano to score with a decent uppercut.
Fergusson slips a jab and a cross from Kano.
Fergusson throws a leg kick
and Kano counters with a left and a right that stings Fergusson.
Kano lands a front kick.
Fergusson blocks the body kick.
Fergusson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kano will feel that in the morning.
Kano feints and then cracks Fergusson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fergusson down.
Kano works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kano tries to clinch but Fergusson is having none of it.
Kano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fergusson moves away.
Fergusson blocks a low kick nicely.
Kano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fergusson.
Kano blocks the body kick.
And Kano responds with a good body kick, but Fergusson manages to step out the way in time.
Kano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fergusson on the side of the head.
Fergusson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kano.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Kano looks to score with a jab to the body but Fergusson is just out of range.
Kano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kano throws a hook but Fergusson blocks it.
Fergusson moves out of range as Kano strikes.
Kano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Kano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kano looks to land a right hand but Fergusson moved out of range.
Fergusson loads up on a big right hand but Kano slips the punch.
Fergusson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kano throws a head kick that misses.
Kano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kano slips a jab from Fergusson.
Kano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fergusson if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kano throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kano swinging wildly here.
Kojuro Kano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fergusson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fergusson misses with a kick to the body.
Kano lands a nice hook to Fergusson's body. Fergusson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kano throws a chopping leg kick but Fergusson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kojuro Kano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fergusson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fergusson wants to slow Kano down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kano.
Kano instigates a clinch.
Kano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fergusson blocks the elbow strike.
Fergusson managing to block the knees to the body from Kano.
Fergusson is trying to stall.
Kano blocks a body shot from Fergusson.
Fergusson tries to throw a body punch but Kano avoids it by throwing Fergusson back against the cage.
Kano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fergusson avoids it.
Fergusson works on Kano's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kano throws a head kick that misses.
Kano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kano lands a head kick!
Kano tries a head kick but it misses.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Fergusson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson misses the jab.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Kano moved out of range.
Fergusson throws a leg kick which misses Kano's front leg but catches the back leg as Kano tries to avoid it.
Kano throws a hook but Fergusson avoids it easily.
A jab from Kano finds it's way through Fergusson's defenses.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Kano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fergusson.
Kano lands with a good body shot.
Kano lands a body shot.
Kano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fergusson takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Fergusson.
Kano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fergusson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fergusson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fergusson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Kano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson misses with a body kick.
Kano throws a head kick but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fergusson throws the kick towards the body but Kano avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fergusson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fergusson throws a low kick but Kano moves out of range easily.
Kano tries to land a leg kick but Fergusson saw it coming and moves away.
Fergusson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fergusson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kano misses with a head kick.
Kano throws a body kick that misses
and Fergusson counters with a solid body kick.
Fergusson scores with a leg kick.
Kano tries a head kick but it misses.
Fergusson missing with a left hand there. Kano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Fergusson backs off Kano throws a huge counter combo but Fergusson manages to avoid it all.
Fergusson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson loads up on a big right hand but Kano slips the punch.
Kano throws a low kick but Fergusson avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fergusson.
Fergusson motions for Kano to come forward. Fergusson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fergusson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kano tries to clinch but Fergusson moves away
and Fergusson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kano misses with a wild combination.
Fergusson misses with a head kick.
Kano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fergusson blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Fergusson.
Fergusson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fergusson. Fergusson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kano lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kano.
Kano is looking to clinch.
Fergusson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fergusson misses with a wild body shot.
Kano misses with a left hand
and Fergusson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fergusson misses with a looping right.
Fergusson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kano throws a body shot but no joy.
Kano lands a front kick.
Kano throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kano throws out the jab.
Fergusson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fergusson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kojuro Kano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kojuro Kano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harley Bird (ranked 4982 p4p, 6524 weight class) and Vernik Dahl (ranked 578 p4p, 674 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harley Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vernik Dahl!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahl shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bird napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
Dahl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bird regains half guard.
Bird is trying to control but can't.
Dahl wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position.
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird looking for subs from the bottom but Dahl mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird prevents Dahl from taking his back.
Dahl jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bird is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bird and Dahl has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bird has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dahl taking a breather here.
Dahl is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bird trying his best to control but Dahl has mounted him.
Bird is working to get back to half guard.
My spies in Cozad MMA Helsinki inform me that Dahl has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bird is looking to escape.
Bird knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dahl on the ground.
Dahl wants to take his opponent's back but Bird doesn't allow it.
Dahl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dahl forces the positional change into back control.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahl throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bird has his hands clasped together but Dahl breaks the hold and Bird is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vernik Dahl!
A very excited looking Vernik Dahl made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Adams (ranked 6045 p4p, 5616 weight class) and Niven Grier (ranked 201 p4p, 193 weight class). Adams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Noncesense. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niven Grier!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grier shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Grier manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Grier.
Adams lands a jab.
Adams throws a one two combo.
Adams seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Adams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adams is pushing Grier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griers head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
A nice left hand lands by Adams.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Grier is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeps control of Grier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grier is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Grier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Grier.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Grier seems to have recovered his senses.
Adams throws a big uppercut that drops Grier! More strikes from Adams and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grier lies dazed against the cage as Adams celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Adams!
Our winner, Callum Adams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Sirotek (ranked 5599 p4p, 5548 weight class) and Dave Sub (ranked 629 p4p, 623 weight class). Sirotek comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Caroline. Petr Sirotek 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Sirotek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Sub!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirotek pushes Sub up against the cage in a clinch.
Sirotek lands with a right to the head.
Sirotek working hard to break the clinch.
Sirotek manages to break the clinch.
Sub fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sirotek to the ground. Sub is now in Sirotek's guard.
Sirotek is wriggling around but Sub manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirotek gets full guard.
Sirotek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sub on the ground.
Sub has gone for a leg lock! Sirotek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sub's guard.
Sirotek is posturing up here but Sub has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sirotek tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sirotek has to tap! Slick submission there by Sub!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Sub!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Planck (ranked 4356 p4p, 5296 weight class) and John Kowalski (ranked 146 p4p, 182 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Planck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like John Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski misses with a double jab
and Planck counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Planck!
Max Planck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shozo Amisaki (ranked 3366 p4p, 6281 weight class) and Pablo Asprilla (ranked 430 p4p, 670 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shozo Amisaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Asprilla!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asprilla jabs at Amisaki's body.
Amisaki defending well as Asprilla loads up on a big left hand.
As Asprilla tries to get set, Amisaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Asprilla manages to avoid the attempt.
Amisaki looks to land a right hand but Asprilla moved out of range.
Asprilla misses with a hook. Amisaki ducked under it nicely.
Asprilla blocks the body kick.
Amisaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amisaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Amisaki ducks under a wild hook from Asprilla.
Asprilla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pablo Asprilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asprilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amisaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Asprilla.
Amisaki tries to counter by clinching up but Asprilla breaks away and moves out of range.
Asprilla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amisaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Asprilla misses with a straight right.
Amisaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Asprilla avoided it.
Asprilla lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Asprilla misses.
Amisaki slips a jab from Asprilla.
Amisaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asprilla.
As Asprilla looks to move away, Amisaki throws a big counter combo but Asprilla just gets out of the way.
Amisaki throws a sloppy head kick and Asprilla moves out of range easily.
Asprilla throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Asprilla misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Amisaki.
Amisaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amisaki ducks under a wild hook from Asprilla.
Asprilla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amisaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asprilla blocks the elbow strike.
Asprilla looking to slow down the pace here.
Asprilla misses with some punches.
Asprilla lands with a left to the head.
Asprilla avoids the elbow strike from Amisaki, against the cage.
Asprilla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asprilla effectively controlling the action here.
Amisaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Amisaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asprilla lands a body shot.
Amisaki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Amisaki throws a head punch that misses.
Asprilla dodges an elbow strike from Amisaki.
Asprilla digs a right hand underneath Amisaki's ribcage. Amisaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amisaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Amisaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Asprilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Amisaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asprilla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asprilla.
Amisaki working aggressively here.
Asprilla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amisaki letting Asprilla take a breather here.
Asprilla blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asprilla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amisaki backwards.
Amisaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asprilla avoids a wild elbow strike from Amisaki.
Asprilla blocks an elbow strike.
Amisaki throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asprilla avoiding damage.
Asprilla is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Amisaki throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Amisaki trying to land knees to the body.
Amisaki throws an elbow that misses.
Amisaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Asprilla trying to stall but Amisaki improves his position.
Amisaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asprilla avoids it.
Asprilla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asprilla scores with a shoulder strike.
Asprilla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asprilla wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asprilla throws an elbow that misses.
Asprilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amisaki moves out of range as Asprilla strikes.
Asprilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amisaki moves away.
Amisaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Asprilla blocks the low kick.
Asprilla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amisaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amisaki.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Asprilla.
Asprilla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Amisaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Amisaki throws an elbow but misses.
Asprilla blocks an elbow strike from Amisaki.
Amisaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amisaki missing with knees to the body.
Asprilla pushes off an throws an elbow but Amisaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Asprilla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Asprilla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Asprilla dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asprilla throws a hook but Amisaki avoids it easily.
Asprilla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Amisaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asprilla.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amisaki.
Amisaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asprilla looks to throw the jab but Amisaki is out of range.
Amisaki clinches up against the cage.
Amisaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shozo Amisaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Asprilla.
A nice left hand lands by Asprilla.
Amisaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asprilla is defending well for now.
Amisaki misses with an elbow over the top.
Asprilla blocks an elbow strike from Amisaki.
Amisaki misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asprilla scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amisaki throws an elbow but it misses.
Amisaki misses with an elbow strike.
Asprilla blocks an elbow strike.
Amisaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Asprilla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amisaki drops Asprilla with a big knee straight up the middle! Asprilla is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Asprilla is rocked!
It looks like Pablo Asprilla has been cut.
Asprilla takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asprilla is still on wobbly legs! Can Amisaki finish him?
Asprilla is breathing heavily.
Asprilla steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Amisaki. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amisaki throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Asprilla crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shozo Amisaki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Lewandowski (ranked 3549 p4p, 5292 weight class) and Bob Allen (ranked 476 p4p, 613 weight class). Nathaniel Lewandowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathaniel Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Allen!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Lewandowski in a clinch.
Lewandowski is leaning against Allen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lewandowski trying to stall but Allen improves his position.
Lewandowski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Allen tries to pull guard but Lewandowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Allen drops back down to his feet.
Come on Lewandowski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Allen tries to pull guard but Lewandowski won't allow it.
Lewandowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Lewandowski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Allen is keeping busy.
Lewandowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Lewandowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewandowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lewandowski slowing the pace effectively.
Lewandowski misses with the head strike.
Lewandowski being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski looking to stall.
Lewandowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lewandowski prevents it.
Nathaniel Lewandowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Allen.
Allen has Lewandowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lewandowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lewandowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Allen up against the cage.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Lewandowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewandowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allen can't get the takedown.
Lewandowski stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
Lewandowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Allen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewandowski controls his hands.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Lewandowski misses with a body punch.
Allen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
Lewandowski is looking to control Allen's arms but Allen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewandowski has his back to the cage.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewandowski has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Lewandowski on the inside.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewandowski scores with a nice body kick.
Allen looks winded!
Allen avoids the body shot from Lewandowski.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
Lewandowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lewandowski.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski looks for the body kick but Allen saw that one coming.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewandowski.
A jab lands there for Lewandowski.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Lewandowski misses
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nathaniel Lewandowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen tries to clinch but Lewandowski is having none of it.
Lewandowski throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen feints the counter takedown.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewandowski manages to avoid it.
Lewandowski lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Lewandowski moved away.
Lewandowski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Lewandowski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Allen really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Lewandowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewandowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lewandowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lewandowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lewandowski throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewandowski 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.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lewandowski looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Lewandowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Allen will feel that in the morning.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewandowski.
Allen clinches up with Lewandowski and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lewandowski.
Lewandowski breaks from the clinch.
Lewandowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Lewandowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lewandowski lands a right hook to the body.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewandowski counters with an outside leg kick.
Lewandowski misses with a kick to the body.
Lewandowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Lewandowski tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lewandowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lewandowski tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Lewandowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Allen to the ground! Lewandowski dives into full mount looking to finish!
Allen is rocked!
It looks like Bob Allen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewandowski thowing shots but they're missing.
Allen is still in real trouble! Can Lewandowski finish him?
Lewandowski thowing shots but they're missing.
Allen blocking the ground and pound.
Lewandowski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Allen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lewandowski.
Poor strikes thrown by Lewandowski there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lewandowski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewandowski thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lewandowski punching from mount but Allen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lewandowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lewandowski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lewandowski thowing shots but they're missing.
Allen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lewandowski.
Allen seems to have recovered his senses.
Allen can't escape the position.
Allen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski tries to control but Allen wriggling away.
Allen working to try and regain half guard.
Lewandowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lewandowski punching from mount but Allen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Allen is squirming around, avoiding Lewandowski's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Allen is squirming around, avoiding Lewandowski's attempts to control the action.
Lewandowski controlling his opponent.
Lewandowski throwing strikes here but Allen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lewandowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lewandowski wants to control the pace but Allen is squirming around nicely.
Lewandowski throwing strikes here but Allen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lewandowski content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski throwing strikes here but Allen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lewandowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Allen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lewandowski wants to control the pace but Allen is squirming around nicely.
Lewandowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lewandowski continues to stall.
Allen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lewandowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lewandowski unloads with some shots from mount but Allen bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski misses with a head shot.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Allen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewandowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lewandowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathaniel Lewandowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Allen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice body kick from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Lewandowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lewandowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Lewandowski.
A head kick misses from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Allen avoids the head kick by Lewandowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
Allen gets a clinch.
Lewandowski breaks the clinch.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab lands there for Lewandowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski with a nice cross.
Lewandowski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lewandowski.
That kick from Lewandowski tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nathaniel Lewandowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lewandowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Allen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski misses with a body kick.
Lewandowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewandowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Lewandowski tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lewandowski defends it nicely.
Lewandowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewandowski tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lewandowski throws a body kick that misses.
Lewandowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nathaniel Lewandowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski lands a big head kick that sends Allen tumbling to the mat! Lewandowski takes a step backwards and waves Allen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Allen tries to clinch there but Lewandowski circles away.
Lewandowski steps in with a hook that catches Allen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lewandowski follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Allen looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathaniel Lewandowski!
Nathaniel Lewandowski 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Yasuda Takahiro (ranked 3963 p4p, 3785 weight class) and Jevon Grimson (ranked 383 p4p, 373 weight class). Takahiro comes to the cage accompanied by Majinahanashi. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yasuda Takahiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jevon Grimson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahiro gets a clinch.
Grimson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grimson working hard to break the clinch.
Takahiro stalling in the clinch.
Takahiro is stalling here.
Grimson tries a knee to the head but Takahiro blocks it.
Takahiro keeps control of Grimson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grimson tries to break the clinch but Takahiro is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Takahiro as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takahiro slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Takahiro for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Takahiro has him pressed against the cage.
Takahiro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grimson.
Grimson letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Takahiro is struggling to control the position.
Takahiro gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.
Takahiro stuns Grimson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grimson throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Takahiro misses the target.
Takahiro has managed to clinch.
Takahiro leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takahiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Takahiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahiro stalls.
Takahiro missing with knees to the body.
Takahiro is working Grimson over against the cage.
Grimson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Takahiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahiro missing with knees to the body.
Takahiro slowing the pace effectively.
Grimson tries to break free but Takahiro pushes him back against the cage.
Takahiro stalling against the cage.
Grimson working hard to break the clinch.
Takahiro has Grimson pushed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grimson managing to block the knees to the body from Takahiro.
Grimson wants to stall.
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.
Takahiro connects with a knee to the head.
Takahiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimson is defending well for now.
Grimson letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Takahiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Grimson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takahiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grimson is trying to maintain a safe position but Takahiro gets an underhook and turns Grimson into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuda Takahiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice cross by Takahiro.
A head kick misses from Takahiro.
Takahiro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grimson misses with a wild combination.
Takahiro has Grimson up against the cage in a clinch.
Takahiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimson can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takahiro.
A short left from Takahiro.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takahiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson manages to break the clinch.
Takahiro moves into the clinch.
Grimson goes for a takedown attempt but Takahiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takahiro stuns Grimson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yasuda Takahiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahiro darts in and clinches Grimson up against the cage.
Takahiro lands an uppercut.
Takahiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grimson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takahiro up against the cage.
Good body shot from Takahiro.
Grimson is trying to maintain a safe position but Takahiro gets an underhook and turns Grimson into the cage.
Takahiro lands with a left to the head.
Takahiro gets underhooks to prevent Grimson's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahiro gets through Grimson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimson being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Takahiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've been informed that Grimson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grimson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takahiro is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Takahiro - that landed with a thud.
Grimson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grimson letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Grimson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahiro trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Takahiro.
Takahiro gets through Grimson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahiro misses with an elbow strike.
Grimson has had enough of the clinch but Takahiro keeps him there for the moment.
Grimson letting Takahiro take a breather here.
Grimson is trying to break free.
Grimson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takahiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takahiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahiro leaning against his opponent.
Takahiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Takahiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takahiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takahiro lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahiro.
Takahiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grimson up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuda Takahiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Takahiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takahiro rushes Grimson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grimson is looking for a takedown.
Takahiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A bit of stalling here from Takahiro.
Takahiro throws an elbow that misses.
Grimson takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takahiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grimson tries to break free but Takahiro pushes him back against the cage.
Takahiro tries a knee to the head but Grimson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimson is trying to break the clinch but Takahiro has him pressed against the cage.
Grimson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takahiro up against the cage.
Takahiro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Takahiro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Takahiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahiro has Grimson pressed against the cage, preventing Grimson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takahiro stalling against the cage.
Takahiro throws an elbow that misses.
Takahiro digs a right hand into Grimson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grimson's gas tank.
Grimson tries for a takedown but Takahiro manages to get underhooks.
Grimson is trying to break free.
Grimson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yasuda Takahiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takahiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takahiro slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grimson tries to stall but Takahiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takahiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimson's efforts to push away.
Takahiro just leaning against Grimson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yasuda Takahiro.
Takahiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Jevon Grimson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takahiro drives through and clinches with Grimson against the cage.
Takahiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takahiro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yasuda Takahiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jevon Grimson.
Takahiro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Takahiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimson avoids it.
Grimson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takahiro is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahiro lands an elbow inside that Grimson shrugs off.
Yasuda Takahiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takahiro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasuda Takahiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takahiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasuda Takahiro!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Mellios (ranked 1636 p4p, 5415 weight class) and Todd Andrade (ranked 244 p4p, 620 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Mellios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Andrade or perhaps it was just good defense by Mellios, which made it look bad.
Andrade fails with the takedown.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
Andrade wants to clinch but Mellios slips to the side
so Mellios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mellios wants to control from the top but Andrade keeps moving.
Mellios pushes down on Andrade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mellios seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mellios working Andrade over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Mellios there.
Mellios works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mellios connects with a bit shot that sees Andrade covering up! More strikes from Mellios and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mellios is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Mellios!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Mellios thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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