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Sucker Punch Pro Series 182 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Giannopoulos (ranked 2815 p4p, 2534 weight class) and Edward Mills (ranked 370 p4p, 340 weight class). Mills has chosen Rock the Dragon. Dragonball Z as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikos Giannopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Mills!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mills throws out a loose jab but Giannopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mills looks to score with a jab to the body but Giannopoulos is just out of range.
Mills throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Giannopoulos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mills cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mills gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mills lands the left hand.
Mills fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Giannopoulos on the side of the head.
Giannopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Mills off balance momentarily.
Mills connects with a body shot that sends Giannopoulos's belly button to the back.
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Giannopoulos misses with an uppercut. Mills saw that one coming.
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!
Giannopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Mills avoids it.
The fighters circling - Giannopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giannopoulos sizes up Mills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Mills misses with a two punch combination.
Giannopoulos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mills tries to score with a low kick but Giannopoulos moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook. Mills ducked under it nicely.
Mills throws a counter combo.
Mills avoids the head kick by Giannopoulos.
Mills throws out a counter right but Giannopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Giannopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Giannopoulos there.
A swing and a miss from Giannopoulos.
Mills misses with a low kick.
Giannopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Mills.
Mills scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Giannopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Giannopoulos throws a series of punches but Mills avoids them all with ease.
Mills lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Giannopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mills's sensitive parts.
Giannopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Giannopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Mills does no damage.
Mills staying out of range there.
Mills tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nikos Giannopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Mills finds it's way through Giannopoulos's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mills darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mills misses the shot to the body.
Giannopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Giannopoulos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mills throws out a powerful jab.
Giannopoulos looks to land a body kick but Mills moved away.
Giannopoulos throws out a leg kick but Mills moves out of range and Giannopoulos only half commits.
Mills throws an overhand right that lands on Giannopoulos's shoulder, as Giannopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Giannopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Mills.
Giannopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mills slips under a jab.
Giannopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mills throws a nice looking combination but Giannopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Giannopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Mills counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mills's head backwards.
Mills lands with a shot to the body.
Giannopoulos blocks a jab.
Mills lands with a straight right. Giannopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Giannopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mills is out of range.
Mills clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Giannopoulos fails to land.
Giannopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Giannopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Mills.
Mills stalling in the clinch but Giannopoulos improves position.
Mills scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mills is pushing Giannopoulos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mills can't find room to land a body shot as Giannopoulos controls the action.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Giannopoulos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos blocks a body shot from Mills.
Giannopoulos is struggling to control the position.
Mills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Mills.
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!
Giannopoulos has Mills pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Giannopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Giannopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Giannopoulos stalling against the cage.
Giannopoulos misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Mills dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Mills's cut.
That's time! Giannopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mills pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edward Mills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mills uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Giannopoulos.
Mills checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mills misses with a head kick.
Giannopoulos scores with a hook to the body. Mills takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Giannopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Giannopoulos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Giannopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mills.
Giannopoulos digs a good body shot into Mills's ribs.
Giannopoulos looks to land a combination but Mills avoids it well.
Mills unleashes a big counter combination but Giannopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mills jabs at Giannopoulos's body.
A head kick misses from Mills.
Giannopoulos looks to land a left hand but Mills moved out of range nicely.
Mills walks into a stiff left hand from Giannopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giannopoulos misses with a low kick as Mills jumps back.
Mills jabs Giannopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mills lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giannopoulos misses with a wild combination.
Giannopoulos misses with a looping left.
Mills moves out of range of the strikes.
Mills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giannopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Giannopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Mills counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giannopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Giannopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
Mills moves away from the strike by Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Mills avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Giannopoulos.
Mills connects with a body shot.
Mills throws an overhand right that lands on Giannopoulos's shoulder, as Giannopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Giannopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Edward Mills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giannopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries to clinch there but Giannopoulos circles away.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills tries a head kick but it misses.
Giannopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Mills manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mills.
Mills takes a swing at Giannopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Giannopoulos looks to land a body kick but Mills moved away.
Mills swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Giannopoulos. That snapped Mills's head back.
Giannopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
Mills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giannopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Giannopoulos throws a hook but Mills avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Mills. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mills.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giannopoulos.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Giannopoulos's head backwards.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook to the body
and Mills counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giannopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Mills counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Mills.
A nice side step and Mills releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Giannopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mills throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Giannopoulos's head.
Giannopoulos tries to bum rush Mills with a series of wild strikes but Mills uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Giannopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Giannopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Mills counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giannopoulos scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mills doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Giannopoulos misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Giannopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Giannopoulos looks to land a left hand but Mills moved out of range nicely.
Giannopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Mills counters with a straight right hand.
Mills cracks a nice hook into Giannopoulos's ribs.
Mills looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Giannopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giannopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Mills.
Giannopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giannopoulos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giannopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Mills will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edward Mills's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mills digs a good body shot into Giannopoulos's ribs.
Giannopoulos takes one on the button.
Mills throws a nice inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Mills scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
A jab from Mills does it's job there.
Mills wants to clinch up but Giannopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Giannopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giannopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Giannopoulos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Giannopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills throws a shot from downtown. Giannopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Giannopoulos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mills scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Mills.
Giannopoulos wants to slow Mills down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Giannopoulos 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 Mills has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mills and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mills tries to counter with a clinch but Giannopoulos shakes him off and moves away.
Giannopoulos scores with a hook.
Mills cracks Giannopoulos with a good jab.
Mills throws a lazy head kick
and Giannopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giannopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Mills's shoulder, as Mills tries to avoid the shot.
Mills only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mills fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Giannopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Giannopoulos checks the leg kick.
Giannopoulos misses with a shot to the body
letting Mills counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sloppy strikes from Giannopoulos. Those never looked like landing.
Nikos Giannopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Giannopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Mills.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills slips under a jab.
Mills lands a jab-cross combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mills!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mills fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Giannopoulos on the side of the head.
Mills lands a head shot.
Mills scores with a shot to the body.
Giannopoulos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mills takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Mills catches Giannopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Mills throws a poor cross that misses
and Giannopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mills throws a front kick that sends Giannopoulos stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giannopoulos throws a low kick but Mills moves out of range easily.
Mills now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Giannopoulos misses with a hook. Mills ducked under it nicely.
Giannopoulos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Giannopoulos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mills digs a good body shot into Giannopoulos's ribs.
Giannopoulos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mills throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Giannopoulos misses the target.
Mills misses with a series of wild punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mills!
Mills connects with a body shot that sends Giannopoulos's belly button to the back.
Mills lands a nice shot to the body.
Mills with a hook.
Mills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mills misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Giannopoulos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mills.
 Giannopoulos is rocked!
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Giannopoulos.
Oh Giannopoulos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Giannopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mills misses with a double jab.
Mills looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mills throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Giannopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Giannopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mills.
Mills lands a nice shot to the body.
Edward Mills is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mills cracks Giannopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Giannopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giannopoulos.
Giannopoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills punishes Giannopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
Mills lands a nice hook to Giannopoulos's body. Giannopoulos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mills's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mills duly obliges.
Mills scores with a three punch combo!
Giannopoulos throws a right and a left that Mills avoids nicely.
Mills misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Mills comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mills winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Mills!
Post fight, Edward Mills took to the microphone: 'ITS PICKLE ITS PICKLE TIME! YOU know what time it is? Pickle Time!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Andrianov (ranked 1860 p4p, 1620 weight class) and Antonio Barbosa (ranked 249 p4p, 222 weight class). Barbosa has chosen Eminem - Go to Sleep as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ivan Andrianov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Barbosa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andrianov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andrianov throws a combination. Barbosa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianov moves away.
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Andrianov blocks it.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Andrianov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrianov.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrianov looks to land a combination. Barbosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Andrianov.
Barbosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrianov will feel that in the morning.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Barbosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Andrianov back into the cage.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianov's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Andrianov working aggressively here.
Andrianov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrianov lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Andrianov.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov is pushing Barbosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andrianov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Andrianov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov slips a straight right by Barbosa.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrianov misses its target.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Andrianov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrianov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrianov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrianov takes one to the chin there.
 It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa lands with a slapping head kick.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Andrianov pushes him off.
Andrianov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Andrianov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Andrianov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrianov lands the left hand.
Andrianov swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Andrianov back into the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Andrianov scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Andrianov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrianov misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
Andrianov stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
Andrianov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrianov lands a body shot.
Andrianov misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov trying to stall but Barbosa improves his position.
Andrianov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Andrianov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrianov's gas tank.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Andrianov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrianov's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrianov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrianov.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Antonio Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrianov stalling.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Andrianov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov tries to stall but Barbosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Still in the clinch, Andrianov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianov's elbow.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Andrianov manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Andrianov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrianov gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrianov wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Andrianov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Andrianov in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrianov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianov lands with a right to the head.
Andrianov blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianovs head.
Barbosa is leaning against Andrianov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andrianov.
Andrianov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrianov lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Andrianov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andrianov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa tries to clinch up
and Andrianov counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Andrianov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Andrianov missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa looks to clinch
and Andrianov counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Andrianov misses.
Barbosa has Andrianov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianov's elbow.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Andrianov.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Andrianov pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov avoiding damage.
Barbosa has Andrianov pressed against the cage, preventing Andrianov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Andrianov tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Andrianov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Andrianov breaks the clinch.
Barbosa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Andrianov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
Andrianov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Still in the clinch, Andrianov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianov's elbow.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Andrianov misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Andrianov lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrianov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Andrianov lands a right hand.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa cracks Andrianov with a nice body shot.
Andrianov lands a nice uppercut.
Antonio Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa has Andrianov pressed against the cage, preventing Andrianov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrianov lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa prevents Andrianov from breaking the clinch.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Andrianov.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrianov tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Ivan Andrianov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov misses with the head strike.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
And Barbosa responds with a good body kick, but Andrianov manages to step out the way in time.
Barbosa lands a front kick.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbosa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Shutes (ranked 1243 p4p, 1167 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 167 p4p, 160 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Benedicte Swanson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shutes moves away.
Shutes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Swanson 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.
Swanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shutes tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson throws out a counter right but Shutes avoids it with no problem.
Shutes takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Wesley Shutes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes scores with a punch to the head.
Swanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Swanson works Shutes's body with a nice hook.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Shutes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shutes digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
A head kick from Shutes lands but Swanson takes it in his stride.
Shutes blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws an off balance right hand
and Shutes counters by clinching up.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shutes walks into a left hand.
Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shutes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shutes is looking to counter punch.
Shutes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Swanson if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Shutes moved away.
Shutes is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Swanson.
Shutes checks the leg kick.
It looked like Shutes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shutes misses with a leg kick
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Shutes throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swanson tries a low kick but Shutes avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shutes.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Shutes's defenses.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Shutes lands a high kick!
Swanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shutes scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
A swing and a miss from Shutes.
Shutes looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shutes tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson keeps the fight on the outside.
Shutes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Shutes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Swanson tries to get set, Shutes tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Swanson moves out of range as Shutes throws a body kick.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
Shutes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Swanson is looking to slow Shutes down with leg kicks.
Shutes goes for a double leg but Swanson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swanson continues to drive forward.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swanson.
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!
Shutes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shutes throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Swanson's leg. Swanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swanson lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes works the jab nicely.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shutes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shutes.
Shutes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Shutes slips the punch.
Shutes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swanson is out of range and Shutes settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
Shutes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Shutes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Swanson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shutes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shutes is out of range.
Shutes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Swanson as he connects with a hook.
Shutes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson lands a head kick. Shutes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Swanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Shutes.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
It looks like Shutes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Shutes throws a quick counter kick to the body but Swanson avoids it.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Shutes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Shutes backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shutes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Shutes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes throws a low kick, looking for Swanson's leg but Swanson calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shutes.
Swanson with a nice cross.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Shutes throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
Swanson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Shutes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Shutes ducks down to avoid it.
Shutes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shutes.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Swanson flicks out a counter leg kick but Shutes steps away.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Swanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Shutes.
Shutes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shutes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shutes momentarily.
Shutes slips under a jab from Swanson.
Shutes throwing a counter right hand but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Shutes misses the target.
A nice side step and Swanson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shutes.
Shutes looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Shutes takes one to the chin there.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swanson blocks a head kick by Shutes.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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 Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shutes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Swanson scores with a leg kick.
Shutes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws an overhand right that lands on Shutes's shoulder, as Shutes tries to avoid the shot.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson throws a body punch but Shutes moves out of range.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Shutes.
Swanson throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Shutes moves out of range easily.
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Shutes 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.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Shutes slips under a jab from Swanson.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shutes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shutes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shutes scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Shutes.
Shutes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shutes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swanson throws out the jab.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shutes. Shutes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swanson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shutes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Swanson.
Shutes throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Swanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shutes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Shutes there.
Shutes jabs Swanson right on the nose. Swanson blinks but takes it well.
Shutes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target.
Swanson lands a really nice looking cross but Shutes seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shutes tries to clinch up.
Shutes feints and then cracks Swanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Swanson down.
Shutes throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Shutes moved out of range.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shutess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shutes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Shutes swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Swanson avoids it.
Shutes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swanson ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shutes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shutes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Shutes misses with a body punch
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shutes throws a body shot but no joy.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shutes is just out of range.
Swanson tries to score with a low kick but Shutes moves his leg out of the way.
A nice leg kick from Shutes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson jabs Shutes right on the nose. Shutes blinks but takes it well.
Swanson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Shutes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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 Wesley Shutes.
I think Shutes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Blikstein (ranked 1121 p4p, 1210 weight class) and Jun Liu (ranked 168 p4p, 181 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Blikstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blikstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Blikstein.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
Blikstein misses with a two punch combination.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Blikstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Liu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blikstein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blikstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blikstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liu pinned against the cage. Liu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu throws a leg kick
so Blikstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Liu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Liu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blikstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Blikstein from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is stalling in the full guard.
Liu controlling Blikstein's posture.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blikstein.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein distracts Liu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Liu trying to strike off his back.
Blikstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blikstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blikstein stands up over Liu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blikstein postures up in Liu's guard and throws a big left but Liu blocks it.
Blikstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Blikstein is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Liu, as that shot connected.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Blikstein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liu with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
enabling Blikstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Blikstein walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Blikstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Blikstein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Blikstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blikstein takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu tries a head kick but it misses.
Blikstein is looking to counter punch.
Blikstein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Liu pushes Blikstein off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Liu punishes Blikstein's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu 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.
Liu scores with the left hand. Blikstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liu. Blikstein shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Liu. Beautiful body shot.
Liu lands a nice shot to the body.
Jun Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blikstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Blikstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blikstein doesn't seem phased though.
Liu scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blikstein gets the takedown into side control.
Blikstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liu keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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Liu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blikstein off and has taken his back!
Liu trying to control.
Blikstein trying to control the hands but Liu won't let him.
Liu slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is trying to break free.
Liu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Blikstein is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blikstein tries to roll but Liu sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is working hard here to advance position.
Liu is trying to control but Blikstein is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Liu controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blikstein is working to get back to half guard.
Liu wants to control but Blikstein has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Liu is keen to just control but Blikstein is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blikstein is trying to maintain the position but Liu is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blikstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a good low kick that Liu was not able to check.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Liu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blikstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Liu's head.
It looks like Jun Liu has been cut.
Blikstein throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Liu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.
Blikstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein feinted with a counter takedown.
Liu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blikstein moves away.
Blikstein connects with a leg kick.
Liu throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Blikstein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Blikstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blikstein moves out of range as Liu strikes.
As Liu looks to move away, Blikstein throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Liu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blikstein avoids the head kick by Liu.
Blikstein drops down looking for a counter takedown but Liu sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Liu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blikstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Paulo Blikstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein lands a front kick.
Blikstein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blikstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Blikstein misses the target.
Blikstein staying out of range there.
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Blikstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a left to the body.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blikstein throws a combination that misses
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Blikstein will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands a nice shot that snaps Blikstein's head back.
Jun Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blikstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Blikstein blocks the body kick.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Liu avoids it well and moves away.
Blikstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Liu misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blikstein misses its target.
Liu misses with a body shot.
Blikstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blikstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liu avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Blikstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu lands with a shot to the body.
Blikstein swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Liu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blikstein's head.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Blikstein.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein misses with a head kick.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blikstein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Blikstein.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Liu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
Jun Liu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoise Durnin (ranked 1695 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Zygmunt Krol (ranked 224 p4p, 173 weight class). Durnin comes into the arena with I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's blaring out of the sound system. Krol has chosen Hammer Smashed Face Live as his entrance music. Zygmunt Krol acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zygmunt Krol!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durnin throws out the jab.
Durnin misses with an uppercut
and Krol counters with a straight right hand.
Durnin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Krol.
Krol misses with a hook.
Durnin closes the distance and pushes Krol back into the cage.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krol avoiding damage as Durnin throws knees to the body.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krol has a couple of punches blocked by Durnin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin working aggressively here.
Durnin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krol lands with a right to the head.
Krol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durnin misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krol lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Krol - that landed with a thud.
Krol lands a right hand.
Krol can't find room to land a body shot as Durnin controls the action.
Krol lands with a left to the head.
Krol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durnin throws a head punch that misses.
Krol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durnin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Durnin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Krol can turn it around.
Krol lands a right hand.
Durnin is breathing heavily.
Durnin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krol.
Durnin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krol lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Krol lands with a left to the head.
Krol lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Durnin to his knees! Krol keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zygmunt Krol!
Our winner, Zygmunt Krol, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Hardaway (ranked 945 p4p, 1383 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 129 p4p, 189 weight class). Hardaway comes into the arena with My My, Hey Hey - Neil Young blaring out of the sound system. Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music. Samuel Hardaway had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Hardaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardaway throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Mein Armbach has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice takedown defense from Hardaway. No joy for Mein Armbach on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hardaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses.
Mein Armbach throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hardaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardaway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
Mein Armbach throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardaway counters with a head kick. That will keep Mein Armbach thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice combination there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardaway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hardaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardaway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samuel Hardaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
Hardaway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardaway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot
and Hardaway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Hardaway ducks down to avoid it.
Mein Armbach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardaway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Hardaway does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hardaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mein Armbach misses with a left hand
and Hardaway counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardaway manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hardaway manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mein Armbach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardaway scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardaway is looking to work some ground and pound but Mein Armbach has wrist control.
Hardaway won't allow Mein Armbach to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardaway with a nice head shot there.
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!
Hardaway postures up in Mein Armbach's guard and throws a big left but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Hardaway is working Mein Armbach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mein Armbach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardaway scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardaway working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardaway connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardaway with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mein Armbach is trying to control the position but Hardaway postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mein Armbach is on top in guard.
Hardaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hardaway wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardaway keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the guard.
Hardaway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mein Armbach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardaway is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardaway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mein Armbach postures up in Hardaway's guard and throws a big left but Hardaway blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hardaway is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardaway is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardaway.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut
and Hardaway counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach misses with a body punch
letting Hardaway counter with a right hand.
Hardaway misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Hardaway dominated that round.
That's time! Hardaway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mein Armbach punishes Hardaway's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Samuel Hardaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach misses the shot to the body.
Hardaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardaway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach throws a nice looking combination but Hardaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Hardaway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Hardaway avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Hardaway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab to the body
and Hardaway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Hardaway. No joy for Mein Armbach on that attempt.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardaway throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Mein Armbach is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardaway rather than just go for the knockout.
Hardaway throws a hook but Mein Armbach blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mein Armbach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardaway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardaway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Hardaway misses with an uppercut. Mein Armbach saw that one coming.
A big right from Mein Armbach misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hardaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardaway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Hardaway counters with a quick kick to the body but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Mein Armbach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardaway counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardaway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mein Armbach thinking.
Hardaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardaway is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway ducks under a wild hook from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardaway blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardaway misses the target.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Hardaway slaps away a takedown attempt from Mein Armbach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardaway is looking to counter punch.
Mein Armbach tries to score with a low kick but Hardaway moves his leg out of the way.
Hardaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach throws a shot from downtown. Hardaway moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach connects with a crisp jab.
Samuel Hardaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mein Armbach lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Mein Armbach misses
and Hardaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardaway lands with a cross.
Mein Armbach lands with a straight right. Hardaway didn't see that one coming.
Mein Armbach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardaway.
A little feinted left hand from Hardaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mein Armbach throws a right hand that misses
and Hardaway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mein Armbach thows a leg kick but Hardaway checks it
and Hardaway counters with a three punch combo that has Mein Armbach backing up. Mein Armbach nods at Hardaway to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardaway.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardaway but Hardaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samuel Hardaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Mein Armbach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a double leg but Hardaway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardaway is looking to counter punch.
Hardaway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mein Armbach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardaway doesn't seem bothered though.
Mein Armbach feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mein Armbach postures up.
Hardaway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardaway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mein Armbach is fighting to break Hardaway's control of his arms but Hardaway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mein Armbach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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.
Hardaway connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Mein Armbach. Beautiful body shot.
Mein Armbach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardaway can pounce on him.
Mein Armbach throws an overhand right that lands on Hardaway's shoulder, as Hardaway tries to avoid the shot.
Mein Armbach shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardaway tries to sprawl out of it but Mein Armbach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardaway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach misses with a takedown
enabling Hardaway to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardaway's half guard.
Mein Armbach thows a huge punch but Hardaway dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mein Armbach trying to control from half guard but Hardaway is working away.
Hardaway trying to control from the bottom.
Hardaway keeping hold of Mein Armbach's head, controlling as best he can.
Hardaway is looking for a sweep. Mein Armbach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardaway's head.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardaway has his hands clasped together around Mein Armbach's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardaway tries to get to full guard but Mein Armbach has control of the leg.
Hardaway gets full guard.
Hardaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mein Armbach misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardaway makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mein Armbach really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach misses with a shot to the body
and Hardaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Hardaway counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardaway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Hardaway ducked under it nicely.
Hardaway gets caught napping as Mein Armbach dives in and scores a takedown. Hardaway manages to retain guard.
Hardaway seems keen to control Mein Armbach's posture.
Mein Armbach wants to control from the top but Hardaway keeps moving.
Hardaway is trying to keep Mein Armbach in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardaway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mein Armbach manages to get himself to full guard.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardaway scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mein Armbach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardaway throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck.
Hardaway throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardaway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Hardaway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardaway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Hardaway!
Our winner, Samuel Hardaway, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Techno Viking (ranked 1429 p4p, 1214 weight class) and Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 197 p4p, 171 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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285
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Techno Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thoth Chontamenti!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking moves into the clinch.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chontamenti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viking using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chontamenti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chontamenti is trying to drag Viking to the mat but Viking just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Viking blocks a body shot from Chontamenti.
Viking lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chontamenti backwards.
It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Viking misses with the head strike.
Viking prevents a body shot from Chontamenti.
Viking prevents the takedown attempt.
Viking lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viking lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chontamenti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Viking.
Chontamenti throws a jab but it's blocked by Viking.
Viking misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chontamenti 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viking throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chontamenti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Viking.
Chontamenti cracks Viking with an open hand slap.
Chontamenti blocks a head kick by Viking.
A head kick misses from Viking.
Viking misses with an uppercut
and Chontamenti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viking knocks Chontamenti to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chontamenti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viking stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Viking missing with a left hand there. Chontamenti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chontamenti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Viking turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chontamenti throws a big shot that misses.
Viking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chontamenti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Chontamenti - just one landing.
Viking misses with an uppercut
and Chontamenti counters with a right hand from hell and Viking is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thoth Chontamenti!
During a confident post fight interview, Thoth Chontamenti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZaDarius Haden (ranked 519 p4p, 888 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 73 p4p, 128 weight class). Haden comes to the cage accompanied by Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haden keeps the fight on the outside.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Haden leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by Haden.
ZaDarius Haden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Haden loads up on a big right hand but Araujo slips the punch.
Haden throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden throws a big shot that misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Araujo enables Haden to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Araujo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo looking for a guillotine here but Haden defends easily.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo has an active guard here but Haden has managed to pass into half guard.
Haden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haden wants to take a breather but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Araujo tries to roll over but Haden keeps him under control.
Haden is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
Araujo is staying active underneath Haden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Haden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Araujo defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden is nestled in close to Araujo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Haden is very close to passing his half guard.
Haden prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Haden moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Haden grinds an elbow into Araujo's temple.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Haden moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden 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.
Haden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo is staying active underneath Haden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haden controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is not content to let Haden control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Araujo!
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Haden dominating with strikes here.
Araujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Haden working a defensive guard but Araujo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Haden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gunner's School of Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Haden stops Araujo from passing to mount.
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haden is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haden can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo wants to control for a moment but Haden uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Araujo trying to control from half guard but Haden is working away.
Haden wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden gets full guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Haden wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden misses with a lunging right hand
and Araujo counters with a shoot takedown. Haden fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Haden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Araujo is desperately trying to improve his position but Haden has a good base and remains in mount.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Haden trying to control but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Haden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haden wants it to stay on the feet.
Araujo tries to clinch but Haden is having none of it.
Haden throws an off balance right hand
and Araujo counters with a takedown into side control.
Haden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haden is not content to let Araujo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo swings around for an armbar but Haden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Araujo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haden won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
Haden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haden works over Araujo with some ground and pound from guard.
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haden 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 Araujo.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Araujo down.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
Haden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Haden controlling the action here.
Haden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Haden 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.
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Haden is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Araujo tries to roll over but Haden keeps him under control.
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.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haden works his way into side control.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Haden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Haden jumps into side control!
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 ZaDarius Haden.
Well Haden 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
After the big win, ZaDarius Haden made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ara Tiotio (ranked 562 p4p, 514 weight class) and John Fury (ranked 79 p4p, 72 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ara Tiotio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Fury!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiotio throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiotio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.
Fury throws a series of punches but Tiotio avoids them all with ease.
Tiotio misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Fury's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tiotio misses with a looping right.
Fury misses with a body shot.
Fury doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tiotio lands a slapping body shot.
Tiotio connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like John Fury has been cut.
Tiotio throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury blocks a jab.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiotio misses with a wild body shot.
Fury looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Fury misses.
Tiotio staying out of range there.
Tiotio is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiotio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiotio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury throws a big shot that misses.
Tiotio is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Tiotio's head coaches at HELLCADEMY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiotio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiotio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiotio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fury throws a hook but Tiotio avoids it easily.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiotio.
A countering left hand to the body from Fury misses.
Fury jabs Tiotio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiotio misses with a hook to the body
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fury uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tiotio.
A jab from Tiotio does it's job there.
Tiotio lands a jab to the head.
Ara Tiotio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tiotio.
Fury is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up John Fury's cut even more.
Fury moves away from the strike by Tiotio.
Tiotio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tiotio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Fury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fury scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tiotio.
Fury misses with a hook.
Fury connects with a single shot there.
Tiotio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiotio.
Fury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fury blocks a jab.
Fury let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tiotio throws a right hand that misses
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiotio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fury.
Tiotio misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiotio throws a jab when Fury was well out of range.
Tiotio misses with a body punch
and Fury scores with a counter punch that sends Tiotio to the canvas! Fury smells blood - he's punishing Tiotio with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tiotio has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fury!
During a confident post fight interview, John Fury thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 11 p4p, 75 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 1 p4p, 12 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimenez lands a two punch combo.
Jimenez moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jimenez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jimenez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jimenez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Jimenez.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jimenez is looking for the big counter here.
Jimenez swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Jimenez checks it.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Jimenez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimenez misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Jimenez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Jimenez throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
A cross from Jimenez lands.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jimenez checks it well.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Jimenez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
A short left from Jimenez.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jimenez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Jimenez lands a body punch.
Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jimenez avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimenez tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jimenez tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Jimenez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jimenez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Jimenez finds it's target.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimenez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Jimenez's knee but Jimenez avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Jimenez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimenez with a hook.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Jimenez swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Jimenez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit 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.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit cracks Jimenez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez just manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Jimenez.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Jimenez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jimenez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jimenez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
A leg kick checked by Jimenez.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Jimenez's ribs.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jimenez.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Jimenez jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Jimenez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jimenez moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Jimenez.
Jimenez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sitsongrit back to the cage. Jimenez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jimenez misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Jimenez moves his leg out of the way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jimenez throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as Jimenez blocks the low kick.
Jimenez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
Jimenez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jimenez checks a leg kick nicely.
Jimenez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jimenez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jimenez tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit tests Jimenez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Jimenez moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Jimenez is having none of it.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Jimenez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Jimenez checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Jimenez stumbling back into the cage.
Jimenez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimenez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jimenez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Good work by Jimenez as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jimenez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jimenez throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Jimenez avoids it.
Jimenez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jimenez on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jimenez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jimenez misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jimenez.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Jimenez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jimenez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Jimenez.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit gets caught napping as Jimenez dives in and scores a takedown. Sitsongrit manages to retain guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit is looking to sweep but instead, Jimenez has passed into half guard.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jimenez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jimenez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Jimenez's head, controlling as best he can.
Jimenez seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Jimenez is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but instead Jimenez has moved into half guard.
Jimenez is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Jimenez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jimenez's hands.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Jimenez connects with a looping right hand.
Jimenez tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jimenez misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Jimenez checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Jimenez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Jimenez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Jimenez scores with a one two! Sitsongrit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jimenez lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit jabs Jimenez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit 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.
Jimenez takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jimenez lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Jimenez misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Jimenez works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jimenez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Jimenez's body. Jimenez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Jimenez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jimenez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jimenez is out of range.
Jimenez lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Jimenez shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Jimenez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimenez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jimenez is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jimenez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Jimenez.
Sitsongrit pushes Jimenez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jimenez.
Sitsongrit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jimenez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jimenez pulls guard effortlessly.
Sitsongrit throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Jimenez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jimenez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Jimenez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez is working an open guard so Sitsongrit takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jimenez blocks a leg kick.
Jimenez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
letting Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diogo Jimenez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimenez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diogo Jimenez!
Diogo Jimenez is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Diogo Jimenez 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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