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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Yoshida (ranked 1460 p4p, 1298 weight class) and Roger Andermatt (ranked 77 p4p, 70 weight class). Yoshida comes to the cage accompanied by Boogeyman by Motörhead. 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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Good wrestling
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Takashi Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yoshida slips a jab from Andermatt.
Yoshida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Yoshida walks into a straight right hand from Andermatt.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Andermatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Yoshida blocks a low kick nicely.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Andermatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yoshida with a body shot.
Yoshida jabs at Andermatt's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshida.
Yoshida checks a leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Andermatt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Andermatt misses with a straight right.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Yoshida throws a leg kick
letting Andermatt counter with a right hand.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Andermatt blocks the leg kick.
Andermatt defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that misses.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Andermatt ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoshida throws out the jab.
Andermatt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Yoshida takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Andermatt's knee but Andermatt avoids it well.
Andermatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Yoshida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Andermatt.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Yoshida slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andermatt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida sizes up Andermatt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Yoshida throws a quick counter kick to the body but Andermatt avoids it.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Andermatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yoshida's sensitive parts.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andermatt.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshida blocks a low kick nicely.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Yoshida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida staying out of range there.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Yoshida avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andermatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yoshida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andermatt checks the leg kick.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a low kick, looking for Yoshida's leg but Yoshida calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Yoshida catches Andermatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshida wants to land a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Andermatt checks it.
Yoshida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Yoshida counters with a right hand to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yoshida tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andermatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Yoshida 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.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yoshida misses with a straight right.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Andermatt tries a quick counter leg kick but Yoshida is wise to it.
A clash of legs there as Andermatt blocks the low kick.
Andermatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yoshida.
Andermatt lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt misses with a body shot
and Yoshida counters with a good low kick that Andermatt was not able to check.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Andermatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andermatt takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
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 Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida.
Andermatt slips a jab from Yoshida.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch.
Yoshida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andermatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt feints a counter leg kick.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Yoshida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andermatt slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida misses with the body kick
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshida misses with a body shot
and Andermatt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andermatt connects with a high kick.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andermatt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Yoshida throws a solid leg kick but Andermatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoshida.
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takashi Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshida connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Yoshida keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yoshida jabs Andermatt right on the nose. Andermatt blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Yoshida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yoshida rather than just go for the knockout.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
Yoshida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andermatt to score with a decent uppercut.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Yoshida digs a good hook to Andermatt's body.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Andermatt as he checks the leg kick.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to score with a low kick but Andermatt moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut lands for Yoshida. That snapped Andermatt's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoshida lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andermatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andermatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoshida throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yoshida tried to score with a low kick but Andermatt checks it.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Yoshida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Yoshida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Yoshida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yoshida.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Yoshida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yoshida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Andermatt throws a shot from downtown. Yoshida moves away and avoids it.
Yoshida misses with a looping left.
Andermatt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
As Andermatt backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoshida. That's going to slow Andermatt down.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoshida.
Yoshida thuds his right hand into Andermatt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Yoshida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt misses the body punch
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yoshida connects with a crisp jab.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshida in his tracks.
Andermatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Yoshida's head but Yoshida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid body kick from Andermatt.
Yoshida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andermatt is able to avoid easily.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Yoshida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt just manages to avoid it.
Yoshida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andermatt has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoshida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yoshida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida with a nice calf kick.
Yoshida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yoshida thows a leg kick but Andermatt checks it
and Andermatt counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Andermatt misses.
Yoshida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Yoshida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Yoshida thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Andermatt throws a solid leg kick but Yoshida takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andermatt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range and Yoshida settles back down.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Andermatt checks it.
Andermatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt misses with a hook. Yoshida ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yoshida crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Andermatt - the referee stops the clock and Yoshida gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Andermatt. Yoshida manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
Andermatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yoshida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Takashi Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andermatt is looking to land body kicks.
Yoshida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andermatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andermatt thuds a left hand into Yoshida's body.
Yoshida cracks Andermatt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Andermatt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoshida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yoshida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andermatt's head backwards.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
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!
Yoshida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yoshida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andermatt in his tracks.
Yoshida lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Yoshida - just one landing.
Yoshida motions for Andermatt to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yoshida.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida scores with a nice strike.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Yoshida moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Andermatt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yoshida has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshida 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
During a confident post fight interview, Takashi Yoshida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 955 p4p, 1096 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 130 p4p, 150 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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Great wrestler
World class 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 23 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Nig Nig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Nig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta connects with a crisp jab.
Nig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nig was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Nig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Tsuruta misses with a combination
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuruta. That snapped Nig's head back.
Nig lunges at Tsuruta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsuruta's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta throws an off balance right hand
and Nig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tsuruta! Nig lets Tsuruta back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Tsuruta is rocked!
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut
and Nig rattles Tsuruta with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Tsuruta tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Nig dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Tsuruta stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nig Nig!
After the fight, Nig Nig was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Athos Knox (ranked 713 p4p, 848 weight class) and Obama Filth (ranked 114 p4p, 135 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Click Click Boom | Saliva. Filth has chosen Beat the Bastards as his entrance music. Obama Filth has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Athos Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Obama Filth!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filth stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Filth.
Filth misses with a shot to the body
and Filth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filth throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Athos Knox has been cut.
Filth just misses with a punch to the body.
Filth lands a head kick!
Filth throws a head kick that half lands.
Filth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Filth moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Filth.
Knox misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Filth connects with a single shot there.
Filth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Filth.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Filth moves away and avoids it.
Knox looks to land a combination but Filth avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Filth looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Filth thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth slips under a jab.
Filth is trying to counter with his kicks.
Knox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Filth misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Filth misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Filth. That snapped Knox's head back.
Filth is looking to land body kicks.
Filth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Filth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knox rather than just go for the knockout.
Filth cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Filth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Filth looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox lands a body shot.
Filth misses with an uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Filth throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox connects with the punch.
A jab from Filth misses.
Filth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox drops Filth with a beautiful combination! Filth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!
Filth is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filth tries to get into range but Knox steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Filth! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Knox scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Athos Knox!
In his post fight interview, Athos Knox started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Finch (ranked 380 p4p, 935 weight class) and Renat Dadasov (ranked 50 p4p, 106 weight class). Finch comes to the cage accompanied by Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube. Atticus Finch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atticus Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renat Dadasov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dadasov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dadasov scrambles back to his feet.
Dadasov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Finch pushes Dadasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch avoiding damage.
Finch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Finch tries to work over Dadasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Dadasov.
A short right from Finch on the inside.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Dadasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.
Dadasov digs a right hand into Finch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Finch's gas tank.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov.
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Finch backs off Dadasov throws a huge counter combo but Finch manages to avoid it all.
Finch scores with a hook.
Dadasov tries to clinch there but Finch circles away.
Dadasov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Finch is out of range and Dadasov settles back down.
Finch misses the jab.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov lands a head shot.
Dadasov misses with a hook.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Dadasov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dadasov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dadasov walks into a left hand.
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Dadasov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finch or not.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dadasov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finch.
Finch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch trying to control the position but instead, Dadasov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Finch into the cage.
A short right from Dadasov on the inside.
Dadasov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Dadasov blocks with his arms.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov blocks a body shot from Finch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
Dadasov tries a body shot but Finch blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dadasov.
Dadasov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Dadasov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
A short right from Dadasov.
Finch prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Finch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dadasov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dadasov looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Dadasov wants to clinch
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch scores with a jab. Dadasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch misses with a wild combination.
Dadasov tries a head kick but it misses.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dadasov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Finch back to the cage. Dadasov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dadasov looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well.
Dadasov closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Dadasov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch tries to keep at a distance but Dadasov has taken the fight into the clinch.
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 Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Finch scores with a jab. Dadasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses.
Finch looks to land a body kick but Dadasov moved away.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Dadasov defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Finch scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dadasov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dadasov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dadasov misses with a combination
and Finch 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.
Finch checks a low kick from Dadasov.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dadasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch scores with a nice head shot.
Dadasov missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atticus Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Dadasov throws a series of strikes that have Finch backpedaling.
Finch misses with a straight right.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dadasov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily.
Finch misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Dadasov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finch defends it well.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dadasov connects with the punch.
That kick from Finch tenderised Dadasov's leg. Dadasov is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Dadasov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dadasov closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Finch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dadasov is trying to push Finch away but Finch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dadasov tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dadasov as Finch tries to tie him up.
Dadasov digs a right hand underneath Finch's ribcage. Finch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finch swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finch misses with the head strike.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Finch.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Finch.
A nice left hand lands by Dadasov.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov is looking to clinch.
Finch blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dadasov staying out of range there.
Finch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Dadasov throws a nice looking combination but Finch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finch connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Dadasov.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dadasov throws a combination that misses
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Dadasov has closed the distance and engaged Finch in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dadasov blocks an uppercut.
Dadasov gets through Finch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dadasov lands a hook that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch misses with a knee to the head.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dadasov keeps control of Finch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Dadasov blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Finch.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finch stalling against the cage.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Dadasov tries to break the clinch but Finch is controlling the position.
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 Atticus Finch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dadasov throws a series of strikes that have Finch backpedaling.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch blocks a head kick by Dadasov.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Renat Dadasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dadasov misses with a head kick.
Finch misses with a hook. Dadasov ducked under it nicely.
Dadasov throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dadasov feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Finch misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dadasov connects with a body shot.
Finch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dadasov moves to clinch but Finch breaks away
and Finch counters with a series of strikes. Dadasov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dadasov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good exchange - Finch coming out on top.
Dadasov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dadasov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Finch.
Dadasov is rocked!
Dadasov tries to clinch but Finch is having none of it.
Dadasov clinches up with Finch and pushes him back against the cage.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dadasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands.
Finch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dadasov has him pressed against the cage.
Dadasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Finch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch lands a shoulder strike.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Dadasov drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Dadasov misses with a punch on the inside.
Finch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Dadasov is blocking nicely.
Finch tries to stall but Dadasov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Finch controls the action.
Finch takes a shot to the head.
Dadasov tries to throw a body punch but Finch avoids it by throwing Dadasov back against the cage.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Finch.
Dadasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dadasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands a left hand.
Dadasov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Dadasov checks a leg kick.
Dadasov lands a head kick!
Finch lunges at Dadasov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dadasov's hand.
Dadasov moves away from the strike by Finch.
Dadasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch misses with a straight left.
Dadasov wants to clinch.
Dadasov tries to bum rush Finch with a series of wild strikes but Finch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Finch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dadasov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Finch rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Dadasov misses with a wild combination.
Dadasov tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Finch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Renat Dadasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch misses with a straight right.
Dadasov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Atticus Finch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Finch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atticus Finch!
Our winner, Atticus Finch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Schmedgar Dimms (ranked 654 p4p, 744 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 34 p4p, 40 weight class). Decimal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Dewey Decimal Rap. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Schmedgar Dimms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimal thumps Dimms with a low kick.
Decimal throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily.
Dimms bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Decimal's head.
Decimal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms throws a body punch but Decimal moves out of range.
Dimms uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Decimal has time to react.
Decimal missing with a left hand there. Dimms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Decimal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dimms lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decimal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dimms, as that shot connected.
Decimal slips a jab from Dimms.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
Decimal moves out of range as Dimms strikes.
Decimal flicks out a counter leg kick but Dimms steps away.
Decimal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimms. Decimal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dimms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Dimms lands a jab to Decimal's midsection.
Decimal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dimms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Dimms is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Decimal.
Dimms loads up on a big right hand but Decimal slips the punch.
Decimal avoids the body shot from Dimms.
Decimal throws an overhand right that lands on Dimms's shoulder, as Dimms tries to avoid the shot.
Dimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimal moves away.
Decimal misses with a head kick.
Decimal feints and then cracks Dimms's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dimms down.
Decimal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimms paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decimal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big right from Decimal misses.
Dimms takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dimms is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Decimal scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dimms.
Dimms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimms looks to land a right hand but Decimal moved out of range.
Dimms paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimal avoids the body shot from Dimms.
Decimal moves out of range of the strikes.
Dimms scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decimal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal slips under a jab.
Decimal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimms throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dimms smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Dimms.
Dimms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decimal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Dimms.
Dimms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimal throws out the jab.
Decimal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimms looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decimal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimms is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Decimal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dimms throws a hook but Decimal avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Decimal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decimal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimms.
Decimal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimms.
Decimal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decimal throws a hook but Dimms blocks it.
Dimms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal looks to land a left hand but Dimms moved out of range nicely.
Decimal takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick from Dimms misses.
Decimal misses with a series of wild punches.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Decimal.
A jab lands there for Dimms.
Decimal tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Dimms was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dimms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Decimal, as that shot connected.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Decimal moved away.
Decimal connects with a body shot that sends Dimms's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Dimms.
A clash of legs there as Decimal blocks the low kick.
Decimal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dimms darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dimms scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Decimal.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimms.
Decimal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Decimal misses.
Dimms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimms misses with an uppercut
and Decimal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dimms connects with a right hand. Decimal shakes it off.
Dimms moves out of range as Decimal strikes.
Decimal blocks a leg kick.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
Decimal slips under a jab.
Dimms lands a nice looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Dimms blocks the leg kick.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Dimms moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimms misses the target.
Decimal throws a hook but Dimms avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Decimal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimms.
Dimms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Schmedgar Dimms will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dimms connects with a leg kick.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimms.
Dimms looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decimal takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Dimms attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Decimal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Dimms works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dimms slips under a jab from Decimal.
Decimal looks to throw the jab but Dimms is out of range.
Dimms fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Decimal is out of range.
A combination from Decimal does no damage.
Dimms was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal throws a looping overhand right but Dimms ducks down to avoid it.
Dimms scores with a punch to the head.
Dimms's jab looks to have found its range, popping Decimal under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Dimms. That snapped Decimal's head back.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimms.
Dimms checks a leg kick.
Decimal throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimms appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimms tests Decimal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimms bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schmedgar Dimms is winning the standup battle so far.
Decimal moves out of range as Dimms strikes.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Dimms slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dimms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decimal.
Dimms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decimal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decimal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Decimal misses with a low kick.
Decimal misses the shot to the body.
Dimms wants to slow Decimal down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Decimal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decimal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimms cracks Decimal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Dimms moves away and avoids it.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Dimms as he checks the leg kick.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dimms.
Dimms listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dimms throws a solid leg kick but Decimal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dimms.
Dimms keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dimms 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.
Dimms lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Decimal.
Dimms blocks a leg kick.
Dimms feints a jab promting Decimal to slip. Dimms then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Decimal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Decimal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decimal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decimal connects with a solid leg kick.
Dimms throws a shot from downtown. Decimal moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimms lands a nice shot that snaps Decimal's head back.
A jab lands there for Decimal.
Decimal defending well as Dimms loads up on a big left hand.
Dimms slips a straight right by Decimal.
Decimal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dimms throws a series of punches but Decimal moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimms cracks Decimal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dimms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decimal thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Dimms misses the target.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Dimms saw that one coming.
Decimal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dimms throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimal.
A good leg kick by Dimms.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimms.
Decimal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimms.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Decimal!
Decimal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decimal lands an overhand right.
Decimal misses with a looping left.
Decimal just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decimal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decimal cracks a nice hook into Dimms's ribs.
Decimal throws out a leg kick but Dimms moves out of range and Decimal only half commits.
Decimal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dimms uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimms swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
Decimal connects with an inside leg kick.
Dimms swings for the body but Decimal moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Decimal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Decimal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimms has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dimms misses with a two punch combination.
Dimms misses with an uppercut. Decimal saw that one coming.
Dimms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimms misses with a series of wild punches.
Dimms staying out of range there.
Decimal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dimms has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decimal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimms scores with a nice right hand.
Dimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimal.
Dimms on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimal throws a low kick but Dimms moves out of range easily.
Decimal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decimal cracks Dimms with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimms defending well as Decimal loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dewey Decimal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dimms's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dimms connects with a body shot.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Decimal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dimms checks it well.
Dimms throwing a counter right hand but Decimal manages to avoid it.
Decimal misses with a low kick.
Dimms is looking to counter punch.
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
A slow jab from Dimms misses its intended target.
Dimms sizes up Decimal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dimms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Dimms finds it's target.
Decimal misses with a hook. Dimms ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimms misses the target.
Dimms throws a hook to the side of Decimal's head but Decimal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decimal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decimal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Dimms saw that one coming.
Dimms scores with a body shot.
Decimal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimms on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Dimms moves away and avoids it.
Dimms misses the jab.
Dimms blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimms ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
A nice leg kick from Dimms, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimal throws a jab when Dimms was well out of range.
Decimal misses with a straight left.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Decimal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Decimal, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimms throws out a loose jab but Decimal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimms scores with a sloppy right hand. Decimal should have avoided that one.
Decimal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Decimal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Decimal.
Dimms takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dimms misses with a straight left.
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!
Decimal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Decimal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Dimms finds it's target.
Dimms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Dimms showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decimal.
Decimal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decimal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sloppy strikes from Dimms. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Decimal misses.
Decimal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decimal walks into a left hand.
Decimal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decimal misses with a body shot.
Dimms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimms throws a hook but Decimal blocks it.
Decimal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dimms.
Dimms throws a nice looking combination but Decimal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dimms lands the left hand.
Decimal throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Decimal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dimms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decimal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decimal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimms half committed to a counter leg kick.
Decimal checks a leg kick nicely.
Decimal throws out a counter right but Dimms avoids it with no problem.
Decimal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Decimal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dimms loads up on a big right hand but Decimal slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dimms as he connects with a hook.
Dimms just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms throws a hook to the side of Decimal's head but Decimal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decimal throws a lazy uppercut
and Dimms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decimal throws a big shot that misses.
Dimms throws the left hand but Decimal avoids the punch easily.
Decimal tries to move into range but Dimms moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decimal slips under a jab.
Dimms backing away here, and Decimal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimal.
Decimal throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decimal digs a good body shot into Dimms's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Some wild striking there from Decimal.
Decimal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Dimms scores with a leg kick.
Decimal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Dimms coming out on top.
Decimal throws a jab when Dimms was well out of range.
Dimms misses with a looping left.
Dimms misses with a body shot.
Decimal walks into a straight right hand from Dimms.
Dimms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Decimal misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimal blocks a jab.
Decimal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dimms lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Decimal circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimms throws a shot from downtown. Decimal moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmedgar Dimms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dimms 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmedgar Dimms!
An out of breath Schmedgar Dimms thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 35 p4p, 75 weight class) and Izzy Bangin (ranked 8 p4p, 13 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Izzy Bangin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Cressbeckler misses its target.
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cressbeckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bangin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bangin misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Cressbeckler. That snapped Bangin's head back.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Bangin flicks out a counter leg kick but Cressbeckler steps away.
Cressbeckler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cressbeckler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bangin. That did some damage!
Bangin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin throws out a powerful jab.
Cressbeckler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin keeps Cressbeckler at a distance using the push kick.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler tests Bangin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cressbeckler scores with a head kick. Bangin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cressbeckler needs to keep his hands up - Bangin had a free shot at his head there.
Cressbeckler blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Bangin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin checks a leg kick nicely.
Bangin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bangin throws a body kick that misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Bangin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Cressbeckler throws a poor cross that misses
and Bangin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cressbeckler's knee momentarily.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Cressbeckler down.
Bangin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cressbeckler is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the liver by Cressbeckler. Beautiful body shot.
Bangin moves out of range of the body kick.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cressbeckler throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangin.
Cressbeckler looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler catches Bangin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cressbeckler tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangin scores with a jab.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cressbeckler.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Cressbeckler.
Bangin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cressbeckler slips a straight right by Bangin.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Bangin.
Cressbeckler staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Bangin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a chopping leg kick but Bangin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cressbeckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bangin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands with a slapping head kick.
Cressbeckler lands an overhand right.
Cressbeckler lands with a nice body punch.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping left.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Bangin as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Cressbeckler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Bangin misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bangin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cressbeckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler connects with a body shot.
Cressbeckler is looking to land body kicks.
Cressbeckler with a nice calf kick.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangin throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Bangin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Bangin finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cressbeckler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bangin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bangin moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
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 Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
A slow jab from Cressbeckler misses its intended target.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice body shot.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cressbeckler thuds a left hand into Bangin's body.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Cressbeckler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangin.
Bangin throws a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Cressbeckler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cressbeckler feints and then cracks Bangin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bangin down.
Jab from Bangin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cressbeckler on the side of the head.
Bangin looks for the body kick but Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
Bangin slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
Bangin cracks Cressbeckler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler slips a straight right by Bangin.
Bangin is looking to score with low kicks.
Joad Cressbeckler is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Bangin.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Bangin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Bangin misses.
Bangin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Bangin cracks Cressbeckler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice right hand.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cressbeckler.
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
A quick step to the side and Cressbeckler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cressbeckler to score with a decent uppercut.
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cressbeckler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cressbeckler's sensitive parts.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Cressbeckler's front leg but catches the back leg as Cressbeckler tries to avoid it.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bangin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bangin tries to work over Cressbeckler's front leg with a kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
Bangin connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Cressbeckler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bangin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bangin tries to land a front kick but Cressbeckler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangin scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Bangin finds it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Bangin avoids it.
Bangin moves out of range of the strikes.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to Bangin's midsection.
Bangin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cressbeckler.
Bangin slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
Bangin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bangin scores with a hook.
Cressbeckler is looking to slow Bangin down with leg kicks.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bangin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler cracks Bangin with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cressbeckler. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cressbeckler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Bangin lands with a good body shot.
Bangin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bangin does it's job there.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler lands with an overhand left.
Bangin blocks the body kick.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
Cressbeckler takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cressbeckler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler is looking to slow Bangin down with leg kicks.
Bangin with a nice cross.
Bangin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cressbeckler is looking to chop away at Bangin's legs.
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 Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Cressbeckler throws an off balance right hand
and Bangin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cressbeckler connects with a crisp jab.
Bangin feints and then cracks Cressbeckler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cressbeckler down.
Bangin dips to his left and cracks Cressbeckler with an uppercut!
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Bangin.
Some bone on bone action there as Bangin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bangin lands a really nice looking cross but Cressbeckler seems unphased.
Cressbeckler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cressbeckler misses with a leg kick
and Bangin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bangin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Bangin misses.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangin throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bangin throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
Cressbeckler swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Cressbeckler misses.
Bangin misses with an uppercut
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cressbeckler.
Bangin throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Cressbeckler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin lands a lovely overhand right.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Cressbeckler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bangin at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cressbeckler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cressbeckler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bangin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cressbeckler scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Cressbeckler throws a poor cross that misses
and Bangin counters with a body kick.
Bangin misses with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a body kick that stops Bangin in his tracks momentarily.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
Bangin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cressbeckler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
Bangin takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Bangin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangin.
Bangin slips under a jab.
Bangin feints a counter leg kick.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a series of punches but Bangin moves out of range.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bangin.
Bangin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cressbeckler digs a good hook to Bangin's body.
Cressbeckler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
Cressbeckler lands with a good body shot.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
Bangin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cressbeckler. That one must have hurt.
A low kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cressbeckler lands with a good body shot.
Bangin loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bangin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cressbeckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Bangin.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cressbeckler tries to land a leg kick but Bangin saw it coming and moves away.
Bangin lands the left hand.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Cressbeckler's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bangin swings widly with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bangin counters with a low kick, right behind Cressbeckler 's knee.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to Bangin's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Cressbeckler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bangin missing with a left hand there. Cressbeckler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Izzy Bangin just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bangin throws a body kick that misses.
Cressbeckler digs a good hook to Bangin's body.
Bangin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A leg kick checked by Bangin.
Cressbeckler throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin lands a slapping body shot.
Cressbeckler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cressbeckler tries to work over Bangin's front leg with a kick but Bangin checks it.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Cressbeckler cracks a nice hook into Bangin's ribs.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Bangin walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick.
Bangin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cressbeckler swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Cressbeckler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
A nice combination there by Cressbeckler.
Bangin throws a wild body kick that Cressbeckler sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Bangin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler works over Bangin's head and body with a nice combination.
Bangin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bangin scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler lands with a nice body punch.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Bangin.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
It looked like Cressbeckler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Bangin. That snapped Cressbeckler's head back.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Bangin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cressbeckler thumps Bangin with a low kick.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Cressbeckler does no damage.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cressbeckler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cressbeckler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Bangin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cressbeckler momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cressbeckler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bangin misses with a body shot.
Bangin feints and then cracks Cressbeckler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cressbeckler down.
Bangin moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Cressbeckler misses with a head kick.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Bangin defending well as Cressbeckler loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Cressbeckler does no damage.
Bangin misses with a low kick as Cressbeckler jumps back.
Cressbeckler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangin.
Cressbeckler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a wild body kick that Bangin sees coming a mile off.
Cressbeckler lands a glancing blow to the side of Bangin's head.
Bangin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from Bangin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Bangin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
A shot to the body from Cressbeckler misses
letting Bangin counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bangin - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler lands a body shot.
Cressbeckler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bangin. That did some damage!
Bangin throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bangin on the side of the head.
Bangin dodges the punch combination from Cressbeckler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cressbeckler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cressbeckler scores with a body shot.
Cressbeckler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bangin to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod.
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!
Bangin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice right hand.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Cressbeckler scores with a leg kick.
Bangin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler throws a nice looking combination but Bangin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Nice shot by Bangin.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangin.
Bangin 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.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Cressbeckler looks for the body kick but Bangin saw that one coming.
Bangin lands a body shot.
Bangin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Bangin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cressbeckler.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Bangin 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.
Cressbeckler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bangin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin is looking to score with low kicks.
Cressbeckler scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick that misses.
Bangin slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangin scores with a nice head shot.
Izzy Bangin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangin blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a counter high kick but Bangin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cressbeckler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler looks to land a body kick but Bangin moved away.
Bangin throws a big shot that misses.
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut.
Cressbeckler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from Bangin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot by Cressbeckler.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bangin.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bangin does it's job there.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Joad Cressbeckler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bangin slips under a jab.
Cressbeckler slips a straight right by Bangin.
Bangin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cressbeckler.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cressbeckler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Bangin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin lands a jab to the nose.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Bangin checks it.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Cressbeckler.
Bangin tries to work over Cressbeckler's front leg with a kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bangin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cressbeckler to score with a decent uppercut.
Cressbeckler digs a good body shot into Bangin's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangin, as that shot connected.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Bangin.
Bangin throws a head kick that misses.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bangin connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Izzy Bangin.
Well Cressbeckler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
In his post fight interview, Joad Cressbeckler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 60 p4p, 71 weight class) and Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 11 p4p, 13 weight class). Tax Payer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa tests Tax Payer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tax Payer scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tax Payer tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Tax Payer.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Tax Payer breaks from the clinch.
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tax Payers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tax Payer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa lands with a right hand.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tax Payer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer moves into the clinch successfully.
Tax Payer manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Barbosa misses
and Tax Payer counters with an outside leg kick.
Tax Payer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tax Payer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Barbosa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tax Payer gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer lands a body punch.
Tax Payer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Tax Payer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tax Payer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa avoiding damage.
Tax Payer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tax Payer struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Tax Payer.
Barbosa stalling in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Tax Payer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tax Payer throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa throws a quick counter head kick but Tax Payer was just out of range.
Tax Payer cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tax Payer.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Tax Payer should have avoided that one.
Tax Payer defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Good shot there by Barbosa.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.
Tax Payer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tax Payer misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa swings for the body but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tax Payer scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Tax Payer throws a right and a left that Barbosa avoids nicely.
Tax Payer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tax Payer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tax Payer.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Tax Payer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Tax Payer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tax Payer blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tax Payer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Tax Payer is working Barbosa over against the cage.
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Tax Payer lands a head shot.
Tax Payer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Tax Payer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Tax Payer counters with a good low kick that Barbosa was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Tax Payer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Tax Payer counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Tax Payer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head but Tax Payer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tax Payer scores with a shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Tax Payer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barbosa's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Tax Payer controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tax Payer.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tax Payer gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa is pushing Tax Payer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tax Payer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tax Payer throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Tax Payer moved out of range.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tax Payer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
Barbosa cracks Tax Payer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tax Payer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tax Payer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tax Payer can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer lands a left hand.
Tax Payer lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Tax Payer misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tax Payer lands a big head kick that sends Barbosa tumbling to the mat! Tax Payer takes a step backwards and waves Barbosa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Barbosa is rocked!
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!
Tax Payer weaves into range and cracks Barbosa right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Barbosa goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tax Payer is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Tax Payer!
After winning the bout, Finnish Tax Payer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Whymer (ranked 95 p4p, 76 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 19 p4p, 15 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whymer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whymer misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whymer keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Whymer has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson works over Whymer with some ground and pound from guard.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Whymer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whymer is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whymer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whymer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustafsson works over Whymer with some ground and pound from guard.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whymer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whymer keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Whymer has wrist control.
Whymer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson passes Whymer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
Gustafsson tries to pass to full mount but Whymer defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura here but Whymer manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gustafsson's guard.
Whymer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whymer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gustafsson checks the leg kick.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Whymer counters with a low kick, right behind Gustafsson 's knee.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Whymer throws a sloppy head kick
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gustafsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whymer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whymer is trying to keep Gustafsson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whymer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustafsson with a nice head shot there.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Whymer blocks nicely.
Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Whymer blocks nicely.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Whymer has wrist control.
Whymer pulls Gustafsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustafsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whymer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Whymer is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whymer counters with a straight right hand.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whymer throws out the jab.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Whymer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Just Whymer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
A jab from Whymer finds it's way through Gustafsson's defenses.
Whymer scores with a spinning back kick!
Whymer leaves Gustafsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whymer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gustafsson just manages to avoid it.
Whymer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whymer defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whymer defends well and Gustafsson ends up having to push Whymer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Whymer counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Whymer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Whymer
and Gustafsson counters with a single leg into guard. Whymer didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whymer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Gustafsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whymer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whymer tries to avoid it but Gustafsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whymer to the ground. Whymer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whymer tries to land a body kick
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Whymer is defending well.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
Whymer slips nicely into half guard.
Whymer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Whymer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Gustafsson has a hand on Whymer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Whymer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gustafsson is working to get back to half guard.
Whymer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer content just to control the position here.
Whymer prevents Gustafsson from getting the reversal.
Gustafsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson'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.
Whymer motions for Gustafsson to come forward. Whymer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Whymer throws a front kick that sends Gustafsson stumbling back into the cage.
Gustafsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustafsson checks a low kick from Whymer.
Gustafsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whymer defends it well.
Whymer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Whymer tries to sprawl out of it but Gustafsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whymer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Whymer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown into Whymer's guard.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whymer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whymer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
Gustafsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.
Whymer trying to hold on to Gustafsson's head to control him but Gustafsson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whymer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whymer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
Simon Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whymer is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer is doing well to control the position and prevent Gustafsson from advancing to side control.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whymer defends it well.
Gustafsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gustafsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whymer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Whymer is trying to keep Gustafsson in close.
Whymer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whymer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Whymer connects with a single shot there.
Whymer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whymer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Whymer!
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whymer has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Whymer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Whymer off him but Whymer keeps the position.
Whymer gets to mount! Gustafsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gustafsson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position but Whymer isn't that keen on the idea.
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whymer stacks Gustafsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Whymer!
Gustafsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Whymer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but Whymer has passed to side control!
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson looks to move to half guard but instead Whymer has passed into mount! Damn!
Whymer tries to control but Gustafsson wriggling away.
Whymer controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Whymer has a good base and remains in mount.
Whymer wants to control the pace but Gustafsson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whymer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Just Whymer!
An out of breath Just Whymer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sparxx (ranked 112 p4p, 126 weight class) and Beau Abner (ranked 18 p4p, 23 weight class). Sparxx comes into the arena with American Psycho- The Misfits blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Sparxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beau Abner!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Abner blocks the low kick.
Beau Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sparxx on the side of the head.
A jab from Abner misses.
Sparxx is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sparxx walks into a left hand.
Sparxx lands with a nice body punch.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparxx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparxx throws a looping overhand right but Abner ducks down to avoid it.
Sparxx thows a leg kick but Abner checks it
and Abner counters with a nice right hand that sends Sparxx toppling to the canvas! Sparxx scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Abner finish him?!
Sparxx is rocked!
It looks like Gary Sparxx has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner cracks Sparxx with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Abner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sparxx to stand back up!
Oh Sparxx is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abner tries to score with a low kick but Sparxx moves his leg out of the way.
Sparxx is looking to counter punch.
Sparxx seems to have got his legs back now.
Abner closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sparxx has a couple of punches blocked by Abner.
Sparxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparxx blocking some punches.
Abner throws a punch but it's blocked by Sparxx.
Sparxx lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abner or not.
Sparxx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparxx misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparxx throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sparxx scores with a shoulder strike.
Sparxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparxx lands a shoulder strike.
Sparxx lands a nice uppercut.
Sparxx softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sparxx tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abner's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abner.
Sparxx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abner lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparxx breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sparxx misses with a right hand
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abner throws a looping overhand right but Sparxx ducks down to avoid it.
Abner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sparxx lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Abner cracks Sparxx with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Abner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sparxx to stand back up!
Sparxx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparxx walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Abner! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beau Abner!
Beau Abner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Gary Sparxx stepped up to the mic, saying 'Give me a couple hours, and I will meet you all at the dance floor!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 40 p4p, 38 weight class) and Boris Krylov (ranked 8 p4p, 7 weight class). Hallbjornsson's entrance music is Herr Mannelig. A fine choice. Boris Krylov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adils Hallbjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson throws a sloppy head kick and Krylov moves out of range easily.
Hallbjornsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krylov 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.
Hallbjornsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Hallbjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krylov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krylov 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.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Krylov cracks Hallbjornsson with a good jab.
Hallbjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Hallbjornsson tries to counter by clinching up but Krylov breaks away and moves out of range.
Krylov lands a nice shot that snaps Hallbjornsson's head back.
Hallbjornsson takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallbjornsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Krylov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov connects with the punch.
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Krylov.
A big right from Krylov misses.
Hallbjornsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hallbjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Hallbjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov lands with a cross.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Krylov throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Krylov just manages to avoid it.
Krylov defending well as Hallbjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Hallbjornsson slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov scores with a nice head shot.
Krylov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hallbjornsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krylov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krylov misses with an uppercut.
Krylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krylov drops Hallbjornsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hallbjornsson looks back up at him and smiles so Krylov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hallbjornsson is rocked!
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Hallbjornsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Hallbjornsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallbjornsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab from Krylov.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov drops Hallbjornsson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Krylov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Krylov!
Boris Krylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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