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Bellicose 147 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Pendragon (ranked 702 p4p, 1487 weight class) and Petr Vrabec (ranked 77 p4p, 167 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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148
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vrabec!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrabec misses with a straight right.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrabec is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Vrabec avoids the punch easily.
Vrabec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses.
Vrabec moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Vrabec throws a fast counter high kick but Pendragon manages to duck under it in time.
Vrabec takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vrabec.
A head kick misses from Pendragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pendragon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vrabec throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pendragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrabec ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Vrabec throws out a counter right but Pendragon avoids it with no problem.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Vrabec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vrabec throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Vrabec looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
Vrabec throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pendragon throws a shot from downtown. Vrabec moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Pendragon - just one landing.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Pendragon looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Vrabec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vrabec moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Vrabec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon blocks a head kick by Vrabec.
Vrabec manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pendragon on his heels. He'll look to pass Pendragon's guard now, I'm sure.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Vrabec from controlling successfully.
Pendragon wants to sweep here but Vrabec controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pendragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Vrabec wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Pendragon wants to get back to his feet but Vrabec is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vrabec trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pendragon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vrabec throws a sloppy body shot
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pendragon lands a glancing blow to the side of Vrabec's head.
Vrabec misses with a looping left.
Vrabec takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lewis Pendragon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pendragon swings for the body but Vrabec moves out of range.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Vrabec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pendragon throws out a loose jab but Vrabec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendragon loads up on a big right hand but Vrabec slips the punch.
Vrabec is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vrabec rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pendragon counters with a nice uppercut.
Pendragon throws a head kick but Vrabec moves out of range.
Pendragon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrabec misses with the body kick
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vrabec throws a body kick that misses.
Vrabec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses.
Pendragon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vrabec misses with a head kick.
Pendragon cracks Vrabec with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vrabec throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Vrabec is out of range.
Vrabec feints the counter takedown.
Vrabec defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Vrabec throws a lazy head kick
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from Pendragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon jabs at Vrabec's body.
Vrabec blocks a head kick by Pendragon.
Vrabec blocks a head kick by Pendragon.
Vrabec throws a lazy head kick
and Pendragon counters with a right hand to the body.
Pendragon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon blocks a head kick by Vrabec.
A head kick by Vrabec misses
and Pendragon counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Vrabec.
Vrabec moves out of range as Pendragon strikes.
Vrabec looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Pendragon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses
and Pendragon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pendragon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vrabec. Vrabec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 Vrabec is rocked!
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
Vrabec is still on wobbly legs! Can Pendragon finish him?
Vrabec has his takedown stuffed
and Pendragon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec throws a sloppy head kick
and Pendragon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vrabec seems to have recovered his senses.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Pendragon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Vrabec saw that one coming.
Vrabec fails with a takedown attempt.
Vrabec misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Pendragon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pendragon 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.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Vrabec moved out of range.
Petr Vrabec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrabec misses with a body kick.
Vrabec slips under a jab from Pendragon.
A shot to the liver by Pendragon. Beautiful body shot.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Vrabec's head but Vrabec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Vrabec responds with a good body kick, but Pendragon manages to step out the way in time.
Vrabec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pendragon defends well and Vrabec ends up having to push Pendragon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrabec lands a jab to the nose.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon defending well as Vrabec loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrabec throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Vrabec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pendragon as he jumps to the side.
Pendragon avoids the head kick by Vrabec.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Vrabec moved out of range nicely.
Vrabec slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Vrabec looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Vrabec.
Vrabec tries a head kick but it misses.
Vrabec misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec throws a series of punches but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Vrabec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pendragon digs a good body shot into Vrabec's ribs.
Pendragon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vrabecs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pendragon lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrabec throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Vrabec misses with a double jab
enabling Pendragon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrabec scores with a head kick. Pendragon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vrabec misses with a takedown attempt
and Pendragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petr Vrabec.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Vrabec is out of range.
Pendragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrabec.
Vrabec misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely.
Vrabec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Vrabec avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrabec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vrabec throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Pendragon to counter with a crisp jab.
Vrabec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pendragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petr Vrabec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Pendragon.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Vrabec.
No joy there for Vrabec, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Pendragon does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Pendragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pendragon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Pendragon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Okoro Igwe (ranked 2345 p4p, 1486 weight class) and Stanislav Strakapoud (ranked 333 p4p, 225 weight class). Stanislav Strakapoud will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okoro Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strakapoud decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Igwe's guard.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Igwe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igwe has control of Strakapoud's left arm, preventing Strakapoud from doing any damage.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Igwe is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud pushing down on Igwe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Igwe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Igwe tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Strakapoud seems to be working for a kimura but Igwe defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but Igwe defending well.
Igwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Igwe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strakapoud is trying to work for a kimura but Igwe is defending well.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Igwe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strakapoud passes to side control.
Strakapoud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Igwe, who protects the arm well.
Strakapoud tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strakapoud has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Igwe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strakapoud's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but Igwe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strakapoud to get the leverage.
Strakapoud passes to side control.
Strakapoud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Igwe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Igwe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strakapoud off and has taken his back!
Igwe patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Strakapoud is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Strakapoud's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Igwe's arms.
Igwe looking to break Strakapoud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Strakapoud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Igwe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strakapoud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Igwe looking for the RNC.
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
Strakapoud tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Igwe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strakapoud is surviving well by controlling Igwe's body position as best he can.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud gets back to full guard.
Strakapoud has his foot on Igwe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Igwe works his way back into a safe position though.
Igwe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strakapoud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Igwe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud has his foot on Igwe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Igwe works his way back into a safe position though.
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Igwe pushes his legs off easily.
Strakapoud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igwe is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strakapoud's guard.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is defending well.
Igwe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strakapoud has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Igwe works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanislav Strakapoud will probably get the nod.
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.
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Strakapoud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Igwe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strakapoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Igwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Igwe there.
Igwe takes a swing at Strakapoud's ribcage but misses.
Strakapoud throws out a counter right but Igwe avoids it with no problem.
Igwe has Strakapoud up against the cage in a clinch.
Igwe fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okoro Igwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Strakapoud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Strakapoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe jumps guard but Strakapoud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Igwe blocking some punches.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strakapoud smiles and moves away.
Igwe moves into the clinch.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strakapoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud won't allow it.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Strakapoud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Strakapoud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strakapoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Igwe jumps guard and drags Strakapoud to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strakapoud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe can't keep his opponent in guard - Strakapoud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Igwe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Igwe tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Strakapoud is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strakapoud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Igwe!
Stanislav Strakapoud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Igwe prevents Strakapoud from taking his back.
Igwe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strakapoud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe tries to hold on but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Igwe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Strakapoud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Igwe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Igwe tries to bench press Strakapoud off him but Strakapoud keeps the position.
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strakapoud tries for a kimura but Igwe is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strakapoud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Igwe, who protects the arm well.
Strakapoud tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strakapoud has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Igwe manages to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura here.
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strakapoud seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Strakapoud 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. And we move into the final round!
Igwe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strakapoud, pushing him back against the cage.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strakapoud smiles and moves away.
Strakapoud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Strakapoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Igwe lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Strakapoud is just out of range.
It seemed like Strakapoud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Igwe takes the fight into the clinch.
Strakapoud trying to stall but Igwe improves his position.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud holds him up against the cage and eventually Igwe drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okoro Igwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Strakapoud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strakapoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud holds him up against the cage and eventually Igwe drops back down to his feet.
Igwe fails to pull guard.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strakapoud smiles and moves away.
Igwe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strakapoud, pushing him back against the cage.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strakapoud to keep the fight standing.
Strakapoud taking a breather.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud holds him up against the cage and eventually Igwe drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Strakapoud fails to land.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strakapoud smiles and moves away.
Igwe clinches.
Igwe gets control of Strakapoud's arms and successfully pulls guard. Igwe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Igwe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud stands and throws Igwe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Igwe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strakapoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe regains half guard.
Strakapoud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igwe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strakapoud.
Igwe gets back to full guard.
Igwe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strakapoud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Igwe is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud passes Igwe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strakapoud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanislav Strakapoud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Igwe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Igwe is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoro Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoro Igwe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strakapoud 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stanislav Strakapoud!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shingen Takeda (ranked 1106 p4p, 928 weight class) and Sammy Nyla (ranked 152 p4p, 130 weight class). Takeda's entrance music is Now We Are Free. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingen Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
Shingen Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla misses with a right hand
and Takeda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takeda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nyla was covering up waiting for the punch and Takeda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nyla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nyla is keeping the position for now.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda slips nicely into half guard.
Takeda is just content to waste time from the top position. Nyla takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda looking to pass the guard.
Takeda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nyla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Takeda has Nyla in his guard.
Takeda working for a triangle but Nyla defends it easily.
Nyla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nyla passes into side control.
Takeda can't do much from the bottom here.
Takeda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Takeda Clan Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Takeda tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nyla presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Takeda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Takeda wants to hold on but Nyla pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyla controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeda manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takeda manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takeda has an active guard here but Nyla has managed to pass into half guard.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Nyla is controlling well.
Nyla is taking a breather. Takeda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sammy Nyla will probably get the nod.
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.
Takeda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takeda shoots in but Nyla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takeda.
Nice sprawl there from Nyla as Takeda shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shingen Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takeda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nyla to the ground. Takeda is now in Nyla's guard.
Nyla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda wants to pass the guard but Nyla is keeping the position.
Takeda is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Nyla keeps moving.
Nyla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nyla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nyla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nyla passes into half guard.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nyla has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nyla sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyla tries to control but Takeda wriggling away.
Takeda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyla tries to control but Takeda wriggling away.
Nyla is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nyla manages to capitalize on a mistake by Takeda to take his back!
You can see the frustration on Takeda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sammy Nyla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nyla's guard. Nice work there by Takeda.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Nyla keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Nyla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Takeda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nyla sprawls well initially but Takeda persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nyla sees it coming and defends easily.
Takeda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nyla is just riding it out for now. Takeda eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda wants to take a breather but Nyla is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.
Takeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nyla sees it coming and defends easily.
Takeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nyla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeda uses his free foot to push down on Nyla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nyla.
Takeda swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nyla is now in Takeda's guard. A big mistake from Takeda there, giving up the dominant position!
Nyla looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nyla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takeda trying to keep a closed guard but Nyla is proving a slippery customer.
Takeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nyla is one step ahead there.
Takeda has his foot on Nyla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nyla works his way back into a safe position though.
Shingen Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nyla stacks Takeda on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nyla!
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but Nyla keeps moving and retains side control.
Takeda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nyla off and has taken his back!
Nyla is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Takeda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Takeda tightening his grip on Nyla, looking for the choke.
Nyla looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyla is having to fend off submission attempts from Takeda, who is looking to sink in the choke. Takeda doesn't have the hooks in though and Nyla manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Nyla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takeda is striking but Nyla is not phased and passes to half guard.
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 Shingen Takeda.
I think Nyla 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Nyla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Asakura (ranked 3139 p4p, 2939 weight class) and Sonny Barella (ranked 177 p4p, 168 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Asakura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Barella!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura jabs Barella right on the nose. Barella blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura throws a hook but Barella avoids it easily.
Barella let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barella moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
Barella flicks out a counter leg kick but Asakura steps away.
Asakura lands a body shot.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asakura as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Asakura. No joy for Barella on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Barella.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barella checks a leg kick.
Barella slips a jab from Asakura.
Barella looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Barella's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura takes a swing at Barella's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Barella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asakura is fending him off so far but Barella persists. Nope, Asakura circles away and we're back to standing.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Barella blocks the low kick.
Barella tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura throws a jab when Barella was well out of range.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura scores with a push kick.
Barella on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura throws a low kick but Barella avoids it.
Barella moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Barella moved away.
Barella bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barella throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Asakura.
Asakura throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
Barella avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura lands a nice shot that snaps Barella's head back.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Asakura swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Asakura tries to land a leg kick but Barella saw it coming and moves away.
Barella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asakura avoids it really well and circles away.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Barella moves away and avoids it.
Barella throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Barella chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barella throws out a leg kick but Asakura moves out of range and Barella only half commits.
Asakura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Barella bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura tries to land a leg kick but Barella saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura wants to slow Barella down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kotaro Asakura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barella tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asakura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barella somewhat.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Asakura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barella unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asakura as he avoids it easily.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Barella manages to avoid it.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Asakura swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barella, as that shot connected.
Asakura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Barella avoids a kick to the body.
Barella has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Barella's head.
Nice defenses there by Barella.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asakura throws a low kick but Barella avoids it.
Barella only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Barella moved out of range.
Barella is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Barella throws a counter combo.
Asakura throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barella might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asakura has got the better of the exchanges.
Barella tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Barella shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barella closes the distance and clinches up with Asakura, looking for a takedown. Barella pushes Asakura against the cage but Asakura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asakura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot.
Barella shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Barella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Barella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asakura pushes Barella away with a front kick.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Barella ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Barella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Barella tries to clinch up but Asakura circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Barella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.
Asakura throws a jab when Barella was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Asakura.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Barella ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Barella takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asakura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barella can do to turn this around?
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella darts in looking for a takedown but Asakura gets double underhooks and turns Barella into the cage.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura blocks a leg kick.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Barella throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asakura swivels and escapes.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Barella throws a counter combo.
Asakura scores with a sloppy right hand. Barella should have avoided that one.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Barella is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barella shoots for a takedown but Asakura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Asakura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Barella's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura stuffs the takedown.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Barella steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asakura fakes the leg kick and cracks Barella in the body.
Barella fails with a takedown attempt.
Barella takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barella checks it well.
A nice side step and Barella releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barella is trying desperately to land a takedown but Asakura is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barella.
Asakura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Barella sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barella walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura scores with a hook.
Barella uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Barella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura scores with a leg kick.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asakura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura wants to slow Barella down by chopping away at his legs.
Asakura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barella checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barella lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barella shoots for a takedown but Asakura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barella was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Barella steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asakura.
Barella defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barella throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotaro Asakura!
A very excited looking Kotaro Asakura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 1546 p4p, 1933 weight class) and Sammy Jam (ranked 174 p4p, 213 weight class). Nakachi Tadageru has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nakachi Tadageru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammy Jam!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tadageru tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jam shoots in for a takedown but Tadageru shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tadageru rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.
Tadageru is pressed up against the cage. Jam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tadageru down to the mat. Tadageru avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakachi Tadageru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Jam.
Jam tries to keep at a distance but Tadageru has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tadageru after a bit of a struggle.
Tadageru can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jam tightens his grip and picks Tadageru up, before dumping him to the ground. Tadageru manages to land in guard.
Jam postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru wants to sweep but no luck.
Jam trying to control but Tadageru is working from the bottom.
Jam preventing the sweep.
Jam postures up.
Jam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tadageru keeping full guard, as Jam tries to pass.
Jam won't allow Tadageru to sweep him here.
Tadageru trying to control the position.
Tadageru is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tadageru works over Jam with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru distracts Jam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tadageru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tadageru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jam is keeping the position for now.
Jam controls Tadageru momentarily but Tadageru frees himself.
Tadageru working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jam's head.
Tadageru landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru lands a couple of elbows.
Tadageru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tadageru lands a nice forearm strike.
Jam is looking to regain half guard here but Tadageru keeps moving and retains side control.
Tadageru works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tadageru lands an elbow.
Tadageru is putting a hurting on Jam here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jam is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru is chipping away with strikes.
Jam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tadageru off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tadageru trying to control the hands but Jam breaks the grip.
Tadageru rolls, trying to escape but Jam keeps control of the position.
Tadageru is working hard here to advance position.
Tadageru fending off the submission attempt from Jam.
Tadageru tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tadageru regains half guard.
Tadageru is trying to maintain the position but Jam is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakachi Tadageru dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tadageru looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tadageru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jam tries to roll over but Tadageru keeps him under control.
Tadageru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jam can do to turn this around?
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Jam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tadageru works over Jam with some ground and pound from guard.
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jam's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru working the head and body with strikes.
Jam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tadageru is working away from the top position though.
Tadageru is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jam has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru drops an elbow to the side of Jam's head.
Jam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tadageru scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jam is looking to improve his position.
Tadageru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jam is trying to get back to full guard.
Jam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tadageru is working away from the top position though.
Jam is trying to get back to full guard.
Jam wants to control but Tadageru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tadageru winds up and cracks Jam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Jam's hands, connecting with Jam's forehead.
Jam is looking to control Tadageru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jam avoid being mounted?
Tadageru 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.
Jam taking some punishment here, with Tadageru in his half guard.
Jam moves into full guard.
Tadageru trying to control but Jam is working from the bottom.
Tadageru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Jam 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.
Jam is trying to keep Tadageru in close.
Tadageru landing some decent shots from guard.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Tadageru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jam's head.
Jam keeping full guard, as Tadageru tries to pass.
Tadageru trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tadageru stands and throws Jam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tadageru off and has taken his back!
Tadageru turns into Jam and is now in his guard.
Jam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jam wants to sweep but no luck.
Tadageru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tadageru works over Jam with some ground and pound from guard.
Tadageru lands a couple of elbows.
Tadageru works over Jam with some ground and pound from guard.
Tadageru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tadageru distracts Jam with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tadageru cracks Jam with a solid left hand.
Jam trying to keep a closed guard but Tadageru is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nakachi Tadageru dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Tadageru darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tadageru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tadageru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jam moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam has momentary wrist control but Tadageru slips an elbow through the middle.
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jam's guard.
Jam is looking for a sweep. Tadageru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jam wants to control but Tadageru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Tadageru there.
Jam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tadageru scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jam has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tadageru is looking to take a break and control but Jam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakachi Tadageru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jam has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jam wants to get back to full guard.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Jam's hands, connecting with Jam's forehead.
Jam trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tadageru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jam trying to hold on to Tadageru's head to control him but Tadageru postures up.
Jam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tadageru's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tadageru's back!
Jam doesn't have the hooks in and Tadageru manages to turn into his guard.
Tadageru will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tadageru postures up and lands a big shot to Jam's brow.
Jam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tadageru passes Jam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tadageru with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Tadageru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jam keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Jam's temple.
Tadageru is trying to control the action in half guard but Jam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jam is looking to improve his position.
Tadageru winds up and cracks Jam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tadageru trying to control the action but Jam is working from the bottom.
Tadageru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jam's guard.
Tadageru working Jam over with strikes.
Jam taking some punishment here, with Tadageru in his half guard.
Tadageru lands strikes from half guard.
Tadageru wants to control but Jam is keeping him busy.
Jam is looking to improve his position.
Jam is still trying to improve position.
Jam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tadageru scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sammy Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tadageru pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakachi Tadageru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tadageru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakachi Tadageru!
A victorious Nakachi Tadageru thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 949 p4p, 467 weight class) and Davante Dunbar (ranked 133 p4p, 74 weight class). Bollomard comes to the cage accompanied by LE RODEUR (SPES INVICTA Remix). Dunbar has chosen Mastodon - More Than I Could Chew 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davante Dunbar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bollomard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunbar finds it's way round the side to connect with Bollomard's head.
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunbar is just out of range.
Bollomard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dunbar tries to get to full guard but Bollomard has control of the leg.
Bollomard wants to free his trapped foot but Dunbar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunbar is looking to control Bollomard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunbar avoid being mounted?
Dunbar is looking for a sweep. Bollomard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar looking for submissions off his back.
Dunbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunbar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bollomard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard works his way into full mount!
Dunbar is desperately trying to improve his position but Bollomard has a good base and remains in mount.
Bollomard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
 It looks like Davante Dunbar has been cut.
Dunbar is bucking up trying to escape but Bollomard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bollomard punishing his opponent with strikes.
The cut above Davante Dunbar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bollomard landing shots from mount.
Bollomard with a couple of short strikes.
Davante Dunbar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Davante Dunbar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jacques Bollomard!
Jacques Bollomard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Harinck (ranked 1524 p4p, 1997 weight class) and Mad Hatter (ranked 87 p4p, 114 weight class). Tommy Harinck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Harinck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Hatter!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harinck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harinck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatter.
Harinck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatter throws out the jab.
Hatter looks to throw the jab but Harinck is out of range.
Harinck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Harinck.
Hatter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harinck.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hatter.
Hatter cracks Harinck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Tommy Harinck has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harinck. Hatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harinck loads up on a big right hand but Hatter slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Hatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatter loads up on a big right hand but Harinck slips the punch.
Harinck forces Hatter back against the cage and clinches.
Hatter throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harinck.
A shot in the inside from Hatter.
A body shot lands from Hatter.
Harinck has Hatter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harinck pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hatter tumbling to the mat - Harinck dives into Hatter's guard.
Harinck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harinck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harinck pushes down on Hatter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harinck is pressing down on Hatter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hatter is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hatter defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harinck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hatter tries to kick Harinck off but Harinck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harinck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hatter's head.
Hatter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Harinck keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hatter misses with the head strike.
Harinck lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Hatter.
Harinck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hatter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hatter misses with some punches.
Hatter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harinck misses with a takedown attempt - Hatter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hatter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harinck under the eye.
Hatter throws a hook but Harinck blocks it.
Hatter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harinck shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harinck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Harinck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatter misses with a combination
and Harinck counters by moving into the clinch.
Hatter throws a head punch that misses.
Hatter tries a body shot but Harinck blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatter prevents a body shot from Harinck.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatter backwards.
Hatter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatter lands a head shot.
Harinck avoids the head kick by Hatter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatter throws a big shot that misses.
Harinck misses with a hook.
Harinck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hatter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Hatter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harinck was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatter.
Hatter lands a glancing blow to the side of Harinck's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mad Hatter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Harinck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hatter moves away from the strike by Harinck.
Harinck moves away from the strike by Hatter.
Harinck fails with the takedown.
Hatter throws an off balance right hand
and Harinck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hatter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harinck seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hatter can turn it around.
Hatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harinck has a couple of punches blocked by Hatter.
Harinck has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hatter clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hatter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Harinck.
Harinck seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Harinck is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tommy Harinck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Harinck gets his way!
Harinck looking for the choke but no joy.
Hatter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harinck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harinck patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hatter is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hatter is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Harinck off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hatter with him. Hatter is trying to defend but Harinck has an arm under the chin now! Hatter grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Harinck!
An out of breath Tommy Harinck thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeryl Christ (ranked 2172 p4p, 1526 weight class) and Boris Bors (ranked 235 p4p, 172 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeryl Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Bors!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Bors lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bors tries to bum rush Christ with a series of wild strikes but Christ uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christ gets tackled into the cage by Bors. Bors maintains the clinch.
A short right from Bors.
Bors takes a shot to the head.
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Bors tries to clinch up.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bors.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bors walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Christ checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bors misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bors misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Bors throws a head kick that misses.
Christ cracks Bors with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Christ sends Bors crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Christ is motioning to the referee to let Bors up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bors is rocked!
Bors keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
Bors is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him?
Bors is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Christ rather than just go for the knockout.
Bors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bors ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Bors seems to have recovered his senses.
Bors throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ moves out of range as Bors strikes.
Christ cracks Bors with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Christ has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bors to stand back up!
Bors fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christ.
BOOM! Christ lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bors. Bors tries to recover but Christ is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bors lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeryl Christ!
After winning the bout, Jeryl Christ thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Boris Bors had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 742 p4p, 688 weight class) and Natalia Pisswater (ranked 42 p4p, 38 weight class). Dux's entrance music is Bloodsport. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natalia Pisswater!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Pisswater.
Dux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pisswater leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pisswater connects with a single shot there.
Dux misses with a takedown
and Pisswater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pisswater sprawls well. Pisswater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Pisswater instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux prevents a body shot from Pisswater.
Dux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pisswater prevents it.
Pisswater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pisswater counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pisswater.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pisswater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pisswater lands an uppercut.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pisswater digs a right hand into Dux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dux's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Pisswater.
Pisswater scores with a shot to the side of Dux's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pisswater 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.
A short left from Pisswater.
Pisswater gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Pisswater stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pisswater pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pisswater defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pisswater counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dux thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pisswater drives through and clinches with Dux against the cage.
Pisswater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pisswater connects with a body shot.
Dux misses with a takedown
and Pisswater counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pisswater.
Dux is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pisswater.
Pisswater is looking to work some ground and pound but Dux has wrist control.
Pisswater throwing strikes but missing.
Pisswater wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Pisswater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pisswater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pisswater trying to move into half guard but instead Dux has managed to sweep!
Pisswater looking for a sweep. Not yet Pisswater, not yet.
Dux trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
Pisswater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pisswater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Pisswater.
Pisswater working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dux.
Dux working some strikes from top position.
Pisswater looking for a triangle here. Dux is fighting it but it looks tight! Pisswater pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dux is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Natalia Pisswater!
A less than humble Natalia Pisswater misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reinaldo Gracie (ranked 283 p4p, 911 weight class) and Marek Cervenka (ranked 36 p4p, 100 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Apaga Mas Não Bate. Reinaldo Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reinaldo Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Cervenka is quick to defend against it.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Cervenka shoots in.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Cervenka is quick to defend against it.
Cervenka misses with a combination
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Cervenka.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie pushes Cervenka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Cervenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cervenka lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cervenka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cervenka to keep the fight standing.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Cervenka.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Cervenka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cervenka defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Cervenka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cervenka has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Cervenka looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works over Cervenka with some ground and pound from guard.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie passes Cervenka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cervenka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cervenka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervenka is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cervenka looking for a sweep. Not yet Cervenka, not yet.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cervenka keeps moving.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie passes Cervenka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cervenka is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reinaldo Gracie!
Reinaldo Gracie retains his featherweight title!
Reinaldo Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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