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CFC 460: Rivers v Urameshi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Silva (ranked 6613 p4p, 23013 weight class) and Yoshito Okamoto (ranked 682 p4p, 717 weight class). Okamoto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Detox - Skepta. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Felix Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshito Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Okamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Okamoto is just out of range.
Okamoto missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okamoto's coach down at Golden Harvest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okamoto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okamoto with a jab.
Okamoto missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Okamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto scores with a nice head shot.
Silva tries to move into range but Okamoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okamoto.
Okamoto misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Silva's head coaches at CFC Underground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okamoto throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okamoto.
Okamoto loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Okamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva throws a jab when Okamoto was well out of range.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva is looking to wear down Okamoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Okamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okamoto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Silva moves away from the strike by Okamoto.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okamoto.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Okamoto moved out of range nicely.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okamoto feints the counter takedown.
Okamoto throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Okamoto is quick to defend against it.
Silva looks for a takedown but Okamoto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okamoto's head backwards.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okamoto.
Okamoto cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yoshito Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips under a jab from Okamoto.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okamoto manages to avoid it.
Okamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okamoto throws out the jab.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Okamoto's head but Okamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okamoto clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Okamoto.
Okamoto manages to break the clinch.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okamoto enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Okamoto is retaining full guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva trying to control but Okamoto is working from the bottom.
Okamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Okamoto working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Okamoto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshito Okamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva takes a swing at Okamoto's ribcage but misses.
Silva slips under a jab from Okamoto.
Okamoto cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okamoto! But no joy.
Okamoto throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Okamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okamoto lands an uppercut.
Okamoto misses with the head strike.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto lands an uppercut.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okamoto throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Okamoto avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Okamoto misses.
Silva 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva has Okamoto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Okamoto tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Okamoto's guard.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva throws a strike but Okamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Okamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okamoto wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Okamoto is looking to advance position but Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Okamoto bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Felix Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okamoto is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okamoto avoid being mounted?
Okamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva thows a huge punch but Okamoto dodges it nicely.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Okamoto's head.
Okamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Okamoto to sweep him here.
Okamoto keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Okamoto is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okamoto is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Okamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva thows a huge punch but Okamoto dodges it nicely.
Okamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Okamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Okamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoshito Okamoto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okamoto missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva slips under a jab.
Yoshito Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Okamoto moved out of range nicely.
Okamoto misses with a looping right.
Okamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okamoto circles away.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okamoto throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okamoto misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva connects with a right hand. Okamoto shakes it off.
Okamoto tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Okamoto, which made it look bad.
Okamoto slips a straight right by Silva.
Silva blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Okamoto misses with a looping left.
Okamoto throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a jab when Okamoto was well out of range.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Okamoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Okamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Okamoto moves away from the strike by Silva.
Okamoto misses with a straight right.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Okamoto.
Okamoto takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Okamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Okamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Okamoto on the inside.
Silva is trying to drag Okamoto to the mat but Okamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Okamoto misses the jab.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Okamoto is quick to defend against it.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okamoto throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Okamoto.
Okamoto with a nice cross.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okamoto circles away.
Okamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Okamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okamoto's half guard.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Okamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Felix Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Okamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Okamoto wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Okamoto is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Okamoto has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshito Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okamoto 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshito Okamoto!
Yoshito Okamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Starman (ranked 4253 p4p, 3030 weight class) and Hugo Olsen (ranked 472 p4p, 354 weight class). Starman comes to the cage accompanied by David Bowie - Starman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Starman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Starman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Starman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olsen.
Starman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olsen's head.
Starman misses with a hook. Olsen ducked under it nicely.
Starman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Starman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Olsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Starman throws a right hand that misses
letting Olsen counter with a right hand.
Olsen walks into a jab.
Olsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Olsen 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.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olsen throws a lazy right hand but Starman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen throws a hook to the side of Starman's head but Starman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hugo Olsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Starman moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Olsen takes a swing at Starman's ribcage but misses.
Olsen with a jab.
Olsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starman was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Starman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Starman loads up on a big right hand but Olsen slips the punch.
A jab from Olsen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Starman misses the target.
Starman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olsen throws out the jab.
Starman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Olsen slips a jab from Starman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Starman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Starman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olsen cracks Starman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Starman lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Starman throws an off balance right hand
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Starman misses.
Good exchange - Olsen coming out on top.
Olsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starman lands with a straight right. Olsen didn't see that one coming.
Olsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Starman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Starman throws an overhand right that lands on Olsen's shoulder, as Olsen tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman lands a nice hook to Olsen's body. Olsen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Starman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olsen.
Olsen throws a hook but Starman blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Starman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olsen ducks under a wild hook from Starman.
Starman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Olsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olsen scores with a body shot.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starman.
Starman defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
Starman defending well as Olsen loads up on a big left hand.
Starman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Starman tests Olsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Starman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Starman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Olsen.
Starman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olsen as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Starman.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen misses with an uppercut
and Starman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Olsen needs to keep his hands up - Starman had a free shot at his head there.
Starman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Olsen misses.
Starman misses with an uppercut. Olsen saw that one coming.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Starman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olsen misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Starman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Olsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Starman is just out of range.
John Starman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starman slips a jab from Olsen.
Starman throws a lazy uppercut
and Starman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Starman is winning the standup battle so far.
Starman looks to land a right hand but Olsen moved out of range.
Starman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Olsen works Starman's body with a nice hook.
Olsen ducks right into an uppercut from Starman.
Olsen swings for the body but Starman moves out of range.
Starman misses with a left hand
and Olsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Starman counters with a nice uppercut.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olsen scores with a hook.
Starman lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Starman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman throws a lazy uppercut
and Olsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Starman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starman.
Olsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starman cracks Olsen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Starman lands a body shot.
Starman throws a combination that misses
and Olsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Starman misses with a straight right.
Olsen throws a hook but Starman avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman misses with a straight left.
Starman ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Olsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starman misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Starman misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Olsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Starman doesn't seem phased though.
Starman takes one on the button.
Olsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starman misses with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Starman slips a straight right by Olsen.
Olsen walks into a jab.
Starman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olsen's hands.
A slow jab from Starman misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen misses with a shot to the body
and Starman counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olsen. Starman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olsen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starman.
Olsen lunges at Starman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Starman's hand.
Olsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Olsen misses with a hook.
Olsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starman tries to clinch there but Olsen circles away.
Starman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Starman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olsen.
Starman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olsen defending well as Starman loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman misses with a straight right.
Starman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Starman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Starman.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starman was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Starman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olsen.
Starman throwing a counter right hand but Olsen manages to avoid it.
Starman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Starman cracks Olsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Starman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Starman throws a poor cross that misses
and Olsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starman.
Olsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 John Starman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Starman throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Starman looks to land a left hand but Olsen moved out of range nicely.
Starman digs a good hook to Olsen's body.
Starman slips a straight right by Olsen.
Starman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Starman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Olsen eats them both and turns towards Starman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Starman looks to land a combination but Olsen avoids it well.
Starman swings widly with a right hand
and Olsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starman moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen swings for the body but Starman moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Starman misses its target.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Starman moved out of range.
Starman throws a lazy right hand but Olsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olsen looks to throw the jab but Starman is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen scores with a jab to the body.
Starman gets the takedown into side control.
Olsen can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Starman lands some shots froms side control.
Olsen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Starman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Olsen wants to control but Starman postures up.
Olsen tries to improve position but can't.
Hugo Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Olsen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Starman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Starman trying to control the action but Olsen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starman controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Starman off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Olsen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Olsen controlling the positon.
Starman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
John Starman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olsen tries to get the hooks in deep but Starman pushed the leg off.
Olsen working for a choke but Starman reverses nicely into Olsen 's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Starman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Olsen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Starman.
Well Starman 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Starman!
John Starman 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 Anthon Van Der Dusse (ranked 3191 p4p, 21679 weight class) and Lester Burnham (ranked 324 p4p, 552 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 15 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthon Van Der Dusse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Dusse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown but Burnham shows good takedown defense.
Burnham scores with a body shot.
Burnham misses with a hook.
Burnham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burnham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Dusse moves away.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Burnham is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Der Dusse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnham keeps working.
Burnham has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DanBills Sketchy Basement. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Van Der Dusse thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burnham's head.
Burnham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Dusse is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Dusse throwing shots but Burnham is blocking nicely.
Burnham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Der Dusse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnham looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Dusse is thwarting Burnham's attempts to control the position.
Burnham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Dusse sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burnham defending well though.
Van Der Dusse missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burnham is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Dusse is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Der Dusse winds up and cracks Burnham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse passes the guard and advances to mount!
Van Der Dusse lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Dusse prevents Burnham from getting the reversal.
Burnham wants to control but Van Der Dusse is having none of it.
The referee warns Burnham that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Burnham gets back to half guard.
Van Der Dusse working the head and body with strikes.
Burnham trying to hold on to Van Der Dusse's head to control him but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Burnham pushes Van Der Dusse off looking to stand but Van Der Dusse dives back in and keeps control.
Burnham trying to hold on to Van Der Dusse's head to control him but Van Der Dusse postures up.
Van Der Dusse lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse looks to land a strike but Burnham avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Van Der Dusse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Dusse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
Van Der Dusse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Der Dusse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burnham controls Van Der Dusse momentarily but Van Der Dusse frees himself.
Burnham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burnham is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Der Dusse!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Burnham wants to control the pace but Van Der Dusse is squirming around nicely.
Burnham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burnham working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthon Van Der Dusse will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burnham throws a chopping leg kick but Van Der Dusse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burnham scores with a kick to the body.
Burnham misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Van Der Dusse's head coaches at Advanced Fitness Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burnham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Dusse wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Burnham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Dusse is looking to regain half guard here but Burnham keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnham tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burnham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Der Dusse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Der Dusse is not content to let Burnham control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burnham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burnham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burnham trying to control the action but Van Der Dusse is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burnham asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Dusse is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Der Dusse is not content to let Burnham control the position.
Van Der Dusse gets back to half guard.
Burnham wants to pass to mount but Van Der Dusse is defending the position.
Van Der Dusse gets full guard.
Van Der Dusse pulls Burnham in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Van Der Dusse keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burnham throws a hook but Van Der Dusse avoids it easily.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses.
Burnham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Dusse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Dusse shoots in looking for a takedown but Burnham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Der Dusse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Burnham responds with a good body kick, but Van Der Dusse manages to step out the way in time.
Burnham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Burnham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Der Dusse or perhaps it was just good defense by Burnham, which made it look bad.
Burnham swings for the body but Van Der Dusse moves out of range.
Burnham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Der Dusse drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Der Dusse postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Dusse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van Der Dusse throws a strike but Burnham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burnham trying to control but Van Der Dusse is working from the bottom.
Van Der Dusse pulls Burnham in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Dusse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burnham trying to control but Van Der Dusse is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van Der Dusse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Dusse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Van Der Dusse is keeping the position.
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but Van Der Dusse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burnham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Der Dusse connects with a couple of short punches.
Burnham is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Van Der Dusse has his hands clasped together but Burnham extends and breaks Van Der Dusse's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Burnham.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lester Burnham!
A victorious Lester Burnham thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Medieval Mercenary (ranked 1588 p4p, 1683 weight class) and Friedrich August Von Hayek (ranked 203 p4p, 215 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Medieval Mercenary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercenary cracks Von Hayek with an open hand slap.
Von Hayek throws a good cross that connects.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut.
Von Hayek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Mercenary misses.
Von Hayek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercenary.
Mercenary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Hayek moves out of range as Mercenary strikes.
Von Hayek just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mercenary misses its target.
Von Hayek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Hayek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Hayek prevents Mercenary from standing back up.
Von Hayek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mercenary to regain full guard.
Von Hayek postures up in Mercenary's guard and throws a big left but Mercenary blocks it.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercenary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek throwing strikes from guard but Mercenary blocks nicely.
Mercenary is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Von Hayek trying to control but Mercenary is working from the bottom.
Mercenary wants to stand and escape but Von Hayek is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mercenary lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary throws a jab when Von Hayek was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Von Hayek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mercenary throws a big shot that misses.
Von Hayek looking to score a takedown here. Mercenary is defending well but Von Hayek drives through and ends up in Mercenary's guard.
Mercenary pushes Von Hayek off and gets back to his feet.
Von Hayek walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercenary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Hayek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mercenary napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Von Hayek wants to control but Mercenary is keeping him busy.
Von Hayek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mercenary sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Von Hayek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mercenary is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercenary keeps working.
Mercenary takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Hayek lands a nice forearm strike.
Von Hayek in side control, throwing shots but Mercenary defends.
Mercenary wants to get back to his feet but Von Hayek drags him back down.
An elbow from Von Hayek crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercenary managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Von Hayek.
Von Hayek throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mercenary works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mercenary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Hayek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Von Hayek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Hayek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mercenary manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mercenary misses with a left hand
and Mercenary takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Hayek darts in looking for a takedown but Mercenary gets double underhooks and turns Von Hayek into the cage.
Von Hayek scores with a nice strike.
Von Hayek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Von Hayek lands in his opponent's guard.
 Mercenary is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Hayek postures up in Mercenary's guard and throws a big left but Mercenary blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Medieval Mercenary will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mercenary's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mercenary just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Mercenary's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mercenary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Von Hayek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Von Hayek thows a huge punch but Mercenary dodges it nicely.
Mercenary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Hayek.
Mercenary wants to get back to his feet.
Mercenary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Hayek.
Mercenary wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Hayek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mercenary is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Hayek scores with a couple of nice shots.
Von Hayek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mercenary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friedrich August Von Hayek has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Hayek lands strikes from half guard.
Von Hayek is trying to control the action in half guard but Mercenary is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mercenary!
Von Hayek unloads with some shots from mount but Mercenary bucks and avoids them well.
Mercenary blocking the ground and pound.
Von Hayek is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mercenary can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Von Hayek landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mercenary tries to buck Von Hayek off but he can't manage it.
Von Hayek wants to control but Mercenary has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Von Hayek is looking to pass Mercenary's guard but actually Mercenary recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek looking to sit in guard and control but Mercenary gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Von Hayek throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mercenary uses it to pass to side control.
Von Hayek is holding Mercenary down, trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary working away.
Von Hayek is trying to work for a sweep but Mercenary has mounted him!
Mercenary stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
A jab from Mercenary does it's job there.
A jab from Von Hayek misses.
Von Hayek avoids the body shot from Mercenary.
A nice side step and Von Hayek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercenary.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercenary.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Hayek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek blocks a head kick by Mercenary.
Mercenary misses with a hook
and Von Hayek counters with a stiff right hand.
Mercenary lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Mercenary.
Medieval Mercenary is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercenary scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Hayek counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Hayek darts in trying to clinch
and Mercenary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercenary throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Von Hayek counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Hayek staying out of range there.
Von Hayek tries to clinch but Mercenary is having none of it.
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 Medieval Mercenary will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mercenary throws a series of strikes that have Von Hayek backpedaling.
Mercenary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Hayek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Hayek jabs Mercenary to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mercenary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Hayek.
Mercenary throws a combination that misses
and Von Hayek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercenary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Hayek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercenary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Hayek counters with a right hand to the body.
Mercenary bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Hayek's head.
Von Hayek closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercenary.
Von Hayek has a couple of punches blocked by Mercenary.
Von Hayek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mercenary is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mercenary gets underhooks to prevent Von Hayek's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Hayek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary working aggressively here.
Von Hayek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercenary's elbow.
Mercenary swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Hayek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercenary swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Hayek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Hayek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercenary's elbow.
Von Hayek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mercenary blocking some punches.
Mercenary lands a left hand.
Mercenary unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mercenary tries to land a knee to the head but Von Hayek blocks with his arms.
Mercenary lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Hayek backwards.
Mercenary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Von Hayek blocks it with crossed arms.
Von Hayek looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Mercenary scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Mercenary.
Von Hayek tries to throw a body punch but Mercenary avoids it by throwing Von Hayek back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Hayek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mercenary fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medieval Mercenary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich August Von Hayek.
Von Hayek avoids the head kick by Mercenary.
A nice side step and Von Hayek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Von Hayek moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercenary looks to land a left hand but Von Hayek moved out of range nicely.
Von Hayek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercenary lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercenary bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercenary looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Von Hayek moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercenary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercenary throws a push kick but Von Hayek slaps the foot to one side.
Von Hayek lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Hayek throws a right hand that Mercenary ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercenary also avoids with ease.
Von Hayek throws a right hand that misses
and Mercenary counters with a right hand to the body.
Mercenary misses with an uppercut. Von Hayek saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercenary misses the target.
Mercenary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Hayek slips a straight right by Mercenary.
Von Hayek drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercenary defends it well.
Mercenary connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Hayek momentarily.
 Von Hayek is rocked!
Von Hayek misses the body punch
and Mercenary counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Hayek is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercenary finish him?
Mercenary lands a body shot.
Mercenary throws a head kick that misses.
Von Hayek with the counter takedown but Mercenary avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercenary throws a head kick that misses.
Mercenary throws an overhand right that drops Von Hayek like a sack of potatoes! Mercenary dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Medieval Mercenary!
Medieval Mercenary 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedicte Swanson (ranked 1568 p4p, 1633 weight class) and Samuel Hardaway (ranked 210 p4p, 215 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 23 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Hardaway!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hardaway should have avoided that one.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardaway walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
Hardaway misses with a body shot.
Hardaway instigates a clinch.
Swanson presses Hardaway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swanson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardaway tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
A short right from Hardaway.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the head but Hardaway blocks with his arms.
Swanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardaway lands an uppercut.
Hardaway'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.
Hardaway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardaway avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardaway avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway has Swanson pressed against the cage, preventing Swanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hardaway slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardaway.
Hardaway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swanson's defenses.
Hardaway is pushing Swanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hardaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardaway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Benedicte Swanson has been cut.
I was talking to Swanson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardaway working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Swanson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swanson working hard to break the clinch.
Hardaway tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hardaway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swanson is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson can't find room to land a body shot as Hardaway controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swanson.
Swanson avoiding damage.
Swanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardaway pushes off an throws an elbow but Swanson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Swanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardaway blocks a body shot from Swanson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardaway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hardaway tries a body shot but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardaway.
Hardaway misses with the head strike.
Hardaway lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hardaway.
Hardaway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardaway is stalling here.
Hardaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
Hardaway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson is looking for a counter combo.
Swanson lands a jab to Hardaway's midsection.
Hardaway throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Hardaway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Swanson.
Hardaway raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hardaway checks a low kick from Swanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a head kick but Hardaway moves out of range.
Hardaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Hardaway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Swanson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hardaway moves away from the strike by Swanson.
Hardaway throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardaway throws a nice looking combination but Swanson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardaway closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike.
Hardaway lands an uppercut.
Hardaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Hardaway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardaway misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Hardaway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benedicte Swanson's cut.
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.
Hardaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedicte Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardaway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardaway.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swanson looks to land a combination but Hardaway avoids it well.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson misses with a shot to the body
and Hardaway counters with a right hand to the body.
Swanson tried to score with a low kick but Hardaway checks it.
Hardaway throws a counter combo.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardaway is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hardaway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardaway looks to throw a body kick
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardaway was well out of range. Poor timing from Swanson.
Hardaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swanson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardaway.
A slapping body kick lands there for Swanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Hardaway closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Hardaway lands an elbow just above Swanson 's eye.
Hardaway lands a left hand.
Hardaway scores with a hook to the body.
Hardaway lands an uppercut.
Hardaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Hardaway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hardaway throws an elbow but misses.
Hardaway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardaway trying to land knees to the body.
Swanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson misses with the combination.
Hardaway wants to slow Swanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Swanson walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Hardaway misses
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swanson.
Hardaway throws a leg kick which misses Swanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Swanson tries to avoid it.
Hardaway closes the distance and clinches.
Hardaway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardaway manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hardaway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardaway avoiding damage as Swanson throws knees to the body.
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hardaway misses with a double jab.
Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Hardaway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson.
Swanson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway scores with a nice right hand.
Hardaway with a nice calf kick.
Hardaway swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardaway is just out of range.
Swanson is looking to wear down Hardaway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardaway swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Hardaway throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson cracks Hardaway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardaway cracks Swanson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson.
Swanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Hardaway's side.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Hardaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardaway lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Hardaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benedicte Swanson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hardaway - that will leave a mark!
Swanson checks a low kick from Hardaway.
Hardaway connects with a crisp jab.
Hardaway tries to clinch up.
Hardaway closes the distance and pushes Swanson back into the cage.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardaway is struggling to control the position.
Hardaway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swanson.
Hardaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardaway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Swanson swings for the body but Hardaway moves out of range.
Hardaway moves into the clinch.
Hardaway blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardaway missing with knees to the body.
Hardaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Swanson swings widly with a right hand
and Hardaway counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hardaway.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardaway.
Hardaway slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Swanson lands a leg kick that knocks Hardaway off balance momentarily.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Hardaway saw it coming and moves away.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
Hardaway clinches with his opponent.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardaway lands an elbow inside that Swanson shrugs off.
Hardaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swanson's elbow.
Hardaway creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Swanson's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardaway.
Swanson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardaway clinches.
Hardaway tries to work over Swanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardaway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Hardaway.
Hardaway scores with a decent looking hook.
Hardaway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardaway rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hardaway.
Hardaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardaway has him pressed against the cage.
Swanson stalling in the clinch but Hardaway improves position.
Swanson tries to circle away but Hardaway has him pinned against the cage.
Hardaway can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Hardaway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardaway trying to stall but Swanson improves his position.
Hardaway lands a nice elbow.
Samuel Hardaway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardaway.
Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardaway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Hardaway avoids nicely.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Hardaway moved out of range.
Swanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardaway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Hardaway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardaway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardaway misses with a punch to the body.
Hardaway holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hardaway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardaway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Hardaway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardaway 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Hardaway!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Hardaway thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 2030 p4p, 1920 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 275 p4p, 259 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by EMOTIONALLY SCARRED. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Marley. Beautiful body shot.
Goldberg feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Goldberg misses with a combination
and Marley counters with a series of strikes. Goldberg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marley lands a nice looking body kick.
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldberg shapes to counter with a head kick.
Goldberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goldberg misses with an uppercut
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley swings for the body but Goldberg moves out of range.
Marley lands a really nice looking cross but Goldberg seems unphased.
Goldberg is rocked!
Marley ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Goldberg out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Friedrichsen (ranked 2039 p4p, 1569 weight class) and Ricky Rawse (ranked 289 p4p, 223 weight class). Erik Friedrichsen 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Erik Friedrichsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse just misses with a punch to the body.
Friedrichsen misses with a low kick.
Rawse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Friedrichsen defends it well.
Friedrichsen misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Friedrichsen counters with a straight right hand.
Rawse slips under a jab from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Friedrichsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawse swings for the body but Friedrichsen moves out of range.
Rawse connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Friedrichsen misses the body punch
and Rawse counters with a left to the body.
Rawse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Rawse misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rawse misses with a shot to the body
and Friedrichsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rawse's knee momentarily.
Friedrichsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rawse misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Friedrichsen does it's job there.
Rawse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Friedrichsen counters with a leg kick.
Friedrichsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Friedrichsen 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.
Friedrichsen clobbers Rawse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rawse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friedrichsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedrichsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Rawse tries for a takedown but Friedrichsen circles away easily
and Friedrichsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Friedrichsen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rawse lands with a nice body punch.
Rawse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Friedrichsen rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawse misses with a shot to the body
and Friedrichsen counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Rawse falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erik Friedrichsen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Erik Friedrichsen made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lowe (ranked 721 p4p, 823 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 81 p4p, 94 weight class). Lowe comes into the arena with Parsonsfield - Weeds or Windflowers blaring out of the sound system. Da Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. 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 36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe drops his hands momentarily and Da Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Lowe misses.
A clash of legs there as Lowe blocks the low kick.
Lowe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Da Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Lowe throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Lowe slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Lowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lowe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Da Silva blocks the low kick.
Da Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Lowe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mike Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lowe.
Da Silva with the counter takedown but Lowe avoids it easily.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Silva is out of range.
Lowe misses with a combination
and Da Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Da Silva jabs at Lowe's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lowe.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Lowe slips the punch.
Da Silva tries a low kick but Lowe avoids it.
Lowe tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut
and Lowe counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva misses with the head strike.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Da Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowe.
Da Silva takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva prevents Lowe from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Da Silva fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Da Silva tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands a body shot.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lowe throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lowe fails to land.
Da Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Da Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Da Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Da Silva avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Da Silva is working Lowe over against the cage.
Da Silva working aggressively here.
Da Silva prevents Lowe from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Lowe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Da Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lowe.
Lowe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lowe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lowe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lowe is wriggling around but Da Silva manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowe wants to improve his position but Da Silva is controlling well.
Da Silva controlling the action here.
Da Silva prevents Lowe from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe manages to get to full guard.
Lowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lowe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Da Silva uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonardo Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Lowe thows a body kick. Da Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe looks to throw the jab but Da Silva is out of range.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Lowe throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lowe with a body shot.
Lowe scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Lowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a jab.
Lowe scores with a jab.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowe moves away.
Lowe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva moves out of range as Lowe throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe throws a combination that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Lowe walks into a straight right hand from Da Silva.
Lowe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lowe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Lowe 's knee.
Lowe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Lowe misses.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lowe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Da Silva lands with a right to the head.
Lowe lands with a left to the head.
Da Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Da Silva misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva pushes Lowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Lowe wants to break free but Da Silva has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lowe lands a nice uppercut.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lowe misses with a straight left.
Da Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Da Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Da Silva tries to work over Lowe's front leg with a kick but Lowe checks it.
Lowe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Lowe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Da Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Lowe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Lowe's shoulder, as Lowe tries to avoid the shot.
Lowe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lowe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Lowe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lowe connects with a single shot there.
Lowe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Da Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Lowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lowe.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Lowe.
Lowe throws a lazy head kick
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva tests Lowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lowe on the side of the head.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Da Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Lowe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Silva. Da Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Lowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lowe throws a head kick that half lands.
Lowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Da Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Lowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lowe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Silva's head backwards.
Lowe throws a leg kick but Da Silva moved away.
Da Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lowe lands a head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lowe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Lowe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lowe continues to drive forward.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Lowe.
A punch lands to the side of Lowe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lowe throws a shot to the body.
Lowe throws a series of strikes that have Da Silva backpedaling.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Da Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lowe throws a counter high kick but Da Silva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Lowe.
Da Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Da Silva connects with the punch.
Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva throws a hook but Lowe blocks it.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Lowe misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Lowe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lowe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lowe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lowe throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Lowe checks a low kick from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lowe looks to throw a body kick
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Lowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lowe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Da Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe is being controlled here.
Da Silva tries to advance to mount but Lowe denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe trying to control but Da Silva flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lowe trying to control the action but Da Silva just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Lowe right now.
Well, with Da Silva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lowe is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lowe is trying to get back to his feet but Da Silva has full control of the position and if anything, Lowe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lowe wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Da Silva has the hooks in. Lowe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva gets his hands free as Lowe looks to control.
Da Silva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Da Silva keeps control of the position as Lowe tries to break free.
Da Silva has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lowe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lowe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lowe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lowe is trying to defend against the choke here but Da Silva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Da Silva Tightens the hold and Lowe taps out furiously! Da Silva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonardo Da Silva!
A victorious Leonardo Da Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Mike Lowe had this to say: 'Sorry for the loss. I will get back into the gym and come back stronger. I wish luck to Fu Tu in his future bouts.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Nao (ranked 1296 p4p, 1381 weight class) and Christophe Dupree (ranked 188 p4p, 199 weight class). Dupree has chosen Eddie Vedder - Society as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Solomon Nao 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Nao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nao misses with a head kick.
Dupree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dupree.
Nao throws a head kick but Dupree moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dupree.
Dupree misses the shot to the body.
Nao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dupree misses the target.
Nao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dupree swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dupree appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dupree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Dupree, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dupree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solomon Nao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dupree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nao darts in and clinches Dupree up against the cage.
Dupree prevents a body shot from Nao.
Nao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nao throws a head punch that misses.
Dupree lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nao backwards.
Nao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dupree is defending well for now.
Nao using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dupree has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dupree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dupree misses the jab.
Nao just misses with a punch to the body.
Nao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nao avoids the body shot from Dupree.
Dupree lands a right hook to the body.
Dupree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nao.
Dupree throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nao looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dupree keeps the fight on the outside.
Dupree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dupree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
Dupree blocks a head kick by Nao.
Dupree scores with a punch to the head.
Nao tries a head kick but it misses.
Nao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dupree manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dupree.
Dupree is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nao rather than just go for the knockout.
Nao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nao needs to keep his hands up - Dupree had a free shot at his head there.
Nao loads up on a big right hand but Dupree slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dupree.
A telegraphed right hand from Nao misses the target.
Dupree keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dupree fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dupree showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nao.
Dupree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dupree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dupree scores with a sloppy right hand. Nao should have avoided that one.
It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
Dupree sizes up Nao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dupree blocks a head kick by Nao.
Dupree takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dupree misses with a low kick as Nao jumps back.
It looked like Nao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A left and a right from Nao both land. Nice combination.
Dupree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nao manages to avoid it.
Nao misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dupree counter with a right hand.
Nao tries to close the distance and clinch but Dupree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Dupree.
Dupree defending well as Nao loads up on a big left hand.
Dupree gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nao throws a nice looking combination but Dupree bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nao lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dupree throws a leg kick but Nao moved away.
A big right from Dupree misses.
Nao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nao moves out of range as Dupree throws a body kick.
Nao connects with a body shot that sends Dupree's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Dupree releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dupree.
Nao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dupree.
Nao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nao takes a swing at Dupree's ribcage but misses.
Nao moves into the clinch successfully.
Dupree misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree managing to block the knees to the body from Nao.
Nao misses with a knee strike.
Nao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nao lands with a light punch inside.
Nao misses with the head strike.
Dupree stalls.
Dupree has a couple of punches blocked by Nao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dupree manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Dupree tenderised Nao's leg. Nao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dupree throws a right hand that Nao ducks under and follows up with a left that Nao also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christophe Dupree will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Nao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nao moves out of range as Dupree strikes.
Solomon Nao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nao misses the shot to the body.
Dupree scores with a hook to the body. Nao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nao misses with an uppercut.
Nao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dupree counters with a right hand to the body.
Dupree throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nao. Dupree does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dupree! But no joy.
Dupree slips under a jab from Nao.
Nao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree misses with a combination
enabling Nao to counter with a crisp jab.
Dupree throws a shot from downtown. Nao moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nao fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Dupree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dupree.
Nao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dupree lands a jab to the head.
Dupree blocks a head kick by Nao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nao.
Nao throws a sloppy head kick
and Dupree counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dupree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nao has time to react.
Dupree cracks a nice hook into Nao's ribs.
Dupree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nao moves away.
Nao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dupree misses with a two punch combination.
Nao doesn't manage to clinch there - Dupree circles away.
Dupree flicks out a counter leg kick but Nao steps away.
Dupree connects with a looping right hand.
Nao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dupree scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dupree lands with an overhand left.
Solomon Nao's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree misses with a wild combination.
Dupree lands a big right hand that sends Nao crashing to the mat! Dupree stays standing though and waves Nao back to his feet!
Nao is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dupree lands a big right hand that sends Nao crashing to the mat! Dupree stays standing though and waves Nao back to his feet!
Oh Nao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupree connects with a body shot.
Dupree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dupree cracks Nao with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christophe Dupree!
After winning the bout, Christophe Dupree thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rivers (ranked 170 p4p, 173 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 19 p4p, 21 weight class). Rivers comes to the cage accompanied by The Beating of a High School Janitor. Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yusuke Urameshi enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rivers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers throws a lazy body kick
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivers. Rivers obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers misses the jab.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Rivers's ribs.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Rivers is looking to clinch.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Urameshi 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.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivers throws a series of strikes that have Urameshi backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rivers with a body shot.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Rivers is looking to score with low kicks.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rivers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tom Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers throws the kick towards the body but Urameshi avoids it.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivers slips a jab from Urameshi.
Rivers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rivers pushes Urameshi away with a front kick.
Rivers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi thuds his right hand into Rivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Rivers there.
 It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Urameshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rivers. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rivers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rivers wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Rivers swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers takes one to the side of the head.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers dodges the punch combination from Urameshi.
Rivers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rivers lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rivers under the eye.
Rivers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi cracks Rivers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivers misses with a body kick.
Rivers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivers slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Jab, jab by Rivers - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Urameshi as he connects with a hook.
Urameshi cracks Rivers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Rivers throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Urameshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut
and Rivers counters with a three punch combo that has Urameshi backing up. Urameshi nods at Rivers to acknowledge the strikes.
Rivers wants to land a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Rivers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi misses with a hook
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Rivers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rivers tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urameshi is defending well for now.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Rivers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urameshi tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Urameshi back against the cage.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Urameshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Rivers slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Rivers half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers throws a leg kick but Urameshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rivers moves into the clinch successfully.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivers keeps control of Urameshi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers is working Urameshi over against the cage.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Urameshi tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Urameshi fails to land.
Rivers tries to land knees in the clinch but Urameshi avoids the damage to the body.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi moves forwards but Rivers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urameshi throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rivers tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rivers staying out of range there.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rivers with a body shot.
Rivers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Rivers throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers darts in and clinches Urameshi up against the cage.
Rivers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Rivers working aggressively here.
Urameshi can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Tom Rivers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Urameshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers lands a body punch.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rivers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Rivers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
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.
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
Rivers throws a body punch but Urameshi moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivers.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Urameshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rivers's hands.
Rivers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urameshi. That did some damage!
Rivers throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urameshi lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.
Rivers moves into range and clinches up with Urameshi.
Rivers pushes Urameshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Urameshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Rivers's body. Rivers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Rivers didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers throws a big counter combination but Urameshi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rivers tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rivers, as that shot connected.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.
Rivers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Rivers only half commits.
Rivers swinging wildly here.
Rivers takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivers misses with a low kick as Urameshi jumps back.
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Rivers's body.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Rivers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivers trying to stall but Urameshi improves his position.
Urameshi lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Rivers lands a jab.
Rivers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rivers with a jab.
Rivers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Rivers saw that one coming.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rivers throws a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yusuke Urameshi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rivers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urameshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Rivers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Rivers is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivers.
Rivers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivers misses with a double jab
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
The crowd cheers as Urameshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivers doesn't seem phased though.
Rivers scores with a leg kick.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rivers swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
Rivers misses with a low kick.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Rivers tries to score with a low kick but Urameshi moves his leg out of the way.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
Urameshi lands a nice shot that snaps Rivers's head back.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Rivers misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Rivers avoids it with no problem.
Rivers walks into a straight right hand from Urameshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi jabs at Rivers's body.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rivers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Rivers staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rivers lands a really nice looking cross but Urameshi seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi slips a jab from Rivers.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rivers moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Rivers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Rivers.
Rivers tries to bum rush Urameshi with a series of wild strikes but Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Crunch! Rivers slams his shin into Urameshi's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a punch to the head.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Urameshi tests Rivers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
As Urameshi backs away, Rivers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rivers can pounce on him.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Urameshi does no damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rivers.
Urameshi slips a jab from Rivers.
Urameshi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rivers.
Rivers walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urameshi under the eye.
Urameshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Urameshi duly obliges.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi digs a good hook to Rivers's body.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rivers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi cracks Rivers with an open hand slap.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rivers scores with a body shot.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Donk. Urameshi catches Rivers right on the button with a cross.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rivers.
Tom Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
A quick step to the side and Rivers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Urameshi coming out on top.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Rivers.
Urameshi misses with a body shot
and Urameshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
Rivers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Rivers finds it's way through Urameshi's defenses.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urameshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivers. Rivers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Urameshi.
Rivers pushes Urameshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rivers working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urameshi.
Rivers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urameshi is working Rivers over against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Rivers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urameshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riverss head.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body.
Rivers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urameshi.
Rivers lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Urameshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Urameshi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 49:48
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi is the new lightweight champion!
Yusuke Urameshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Tom Rivers had this to say: 'good fight'.
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