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Sucker Punch Pro Series 212 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arriorus Adee (ranked 1521 p4p, 1532 weight class) and Montesh Dominguez (ranked 207 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class 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 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Montesh Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominguez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez punishes Adee's body with a nice straight punch.
Adee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dominguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dominguez throws a head punch that misses.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adee misses with some punches.
Dominguez blocking some punches.
Dominguez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Adee avoids the damage to the body.
Adee scores with a shoulder strike.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Arriorus Adee has been cut.
Dominguez presses Adee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dominguez throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Adee misses with the head strike.
Dominguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dominguez.
A short body shot lands from Dominguez as the two fighters clinch.
Dominguez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Adee.
Dominguez lands with a right to the head.
Adee lands an uppercut.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Dominguez trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Adee.
Dominguez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dominguez can turn it around.
Dominguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Dominguez.
Dominguez scores with a shot to the side of Adee's head.
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adee's face.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adee blocking some punches.
Dominguez landing knees to the head.
Dominguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominguez scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Dominguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Dominguez.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Dominguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Adee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dominguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Dominguez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adee.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Adee avoids the damage to the body.
Adee scores with a shot to the side of Dominguez's head.
Adee tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adee lands with a left to the head.
Adee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Dominguez pushes Adee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez missing with knees to the body.
Dominguez crunches a lovely knee into Adee's ribcage.
Adee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dominguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Adee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Adee.
Adee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dominguez.
Adee tries to throw a body punch but Dominguez avoids it by throwing Adee back against the cage.
Dominguez scores a nice knee to the body.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Adee.
Dominguez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adee's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adee.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Adee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adee misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Adee.
Nice body punch from Adee - that landed with a thud.
Adee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adee blocks a body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez prevents a body shot from Adee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dominguez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adee blocks the elbow strike.
Dominguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Adee won't want to take too many of those.
Dominguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominguez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Adee.
Adee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adee swings wildly with an uppercut but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee misses with a body punch.
Adee struggles to land a body shot inside as Dominguez controls his hands.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Adee blocks with his arms.
Adee lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adee.
Adee misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Adee.
Adee lands with a left to the head.
Adee takes an elbow to the temple.
Adee lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Dominguez - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montesh Dominguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arriorus Adee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Adee moves out of range.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
Dominguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adee misses the shot to the body.
Dominguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Adee throws a counter high kick but Dominguez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dominguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adee throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dominguez counter with a right hand.
Dominguez jabs Adee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adee moves away from the strike by Dominguez.
Dominguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adee.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adee looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominguez is just out of range.
Dominguez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee throws a low kick but Dominguez avoids it.
Adee avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adee.
Dominguez misses with a looping left.
Adee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dominguez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dominguez backs up against the cage.
Adee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Dominguez
and Adee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses.
Adee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dominguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dominguez clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez scores with a shoulder strike.
Dominguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominguez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adee blocks it with crossed arms.
Adee lands a shoulder strike.
Dominguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adee backwards.
Adee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but Adee blocks with his arms.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
Dominguez can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
Dominguez has a couple of punches blocked by Adee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adee.
Adee managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adee.
A left hand lands to the body for Adee.
Dominguez is breathing heavily.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Dominguez.
Adee lands a hook that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Adee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominguez.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Adee lands a nice shot to the body.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Adee avoids the damage to the body.
Adee misses with some punches.
Adee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dominguez lands a right hand.
Dominguez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
Dominguez lands a damaging elbow.
Dominguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adee's elbow.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adee avoids it.
Dominguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Dominguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adee tries to work over Dominguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adee lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Adee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adee is defending well for now.
Adee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adee.
Dominguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Adee avoids the damage to the body.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominguez's elbow.
Adee lands with a short shot to the head.
Adee can't find room to land a body shot as Dominguez controls the action.
Adee lands a right hand.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but Adee is blocking nicely.
Adee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adee lands a nice shot to the body.
Adee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adee tries a body shot but Dominguez blocks it.
Dominguez has a couple of punches blocked by Adee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Montesh Dominguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arriorus Adee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dominguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
Adee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adee misses with a jab to the body
and Adee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adee.
Dominguez misses with a body shot
and Adee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adee thuds a left hand into Dominguez's body.
Dominguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adee.
Adee with a jab.
Adee moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
Adee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dominguez can't find room to land a body shot as Adee controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez lands with a light punch inside.
Adee lands a hook that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Adee is leaning against Dominguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dominguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Adee.
Adee lands a shoulder strike.
Adee lands a hook that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Dominguez has a couple of punches blocked by Adee.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adee misses with the head strike.
Adee managing to block the knees to the body from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
Adee lands a shoulder strike.
Adee lands an uppercut.
Dominguez misses with a knee to the head.
Dominguez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adee avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee blocks a body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adee's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adee lands with a short shot to the head.
Dominguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
Adee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Adee.
 Dominguez is rocked!
Adee lands a left hand.
Dominguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Adee finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Adee.
Dominguez misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adee.
Adee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dominguez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adee.
Adee lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dominguez to his knees! Adee keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arriorus Adee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 1926 p4p, 911 weight class) and Alzarri Kingston (ranked 190 p4p, 94 weight class). Wright comes to the cage accompanied by Come out to play . Kingston has chosen Prodigal Son as his entrance music. Cleon Wright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alzarri Kingston's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alzarri Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick from Kingston, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Kingston.
Kingston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wright takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Wright as he checks the leg kick.
Kingston lands with a good body shot.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Kingston lands a head shot.
Kingston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingston thuds his shin into the meat of Wright 's side.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Kingston finds it's way through Wright 's defenses.
Kingston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright throws a counter high kick but Kingston was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright . Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wright .
Wright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
Kingston misses the body punch
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kingston thinking.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Wright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingston.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston slips a straight right by Wright .
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kingston throws out a powerful jab.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Wright was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingston is rocked!
Kingston looks up at the clock. Bad move! Wright lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kingston. Wright pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleon Wright !
A relieved looking Cleon Wright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rahman (ranked 810 p4p, 636 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 110 p4p, 80 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 28 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rahman.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson moves out of range as Rahman strikes.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Rahman there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Swanson walks into a stiff left hand from Rahman.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Swanson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rahman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Swanson on the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Swanson.
Rahman works Swanson's body with a nice hook.
Swanson slips a straight right by Rahman.
Swanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahman tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
Rahman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rahman checks it well.
Rahman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Swanson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Swanson is avoiding it.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson controlling the action here.
Swanson is keen to just control but Rahman is a slippery customer.
Swanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Swanson throwing shots but Rahman is blocking nicely.
Rahman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swanson.
Swanson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Rahman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swanson is nestled in close to Rahman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is taking a breather. Rahman 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.
Swanson is keen to just control but Rahman is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson.
Rahman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson scores with a spinning back kick!
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson.
Swanson cracks Rahman with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Rahman.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
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!
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rahmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swanson lands a nice hook to Rahman's body. Rahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swanson with the inside leg kick.
Rahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rahman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swanson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rahman scrambles back to his feet.
Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swanson lands with a cross.
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
A short right from Rahman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
That's time! Rahman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rahman throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swanson! But no joy.
Swanson cracks Rahman with an open hand slap.
Swanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahman takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
That kick from Swanson tenderised Rahman's leg. Rahman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swanson throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Rahman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Swanson's defenses.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rahman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Swanson is looking to score with low kicks.
As Swanson tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Swanson manages to avoid the attempt.
Rahman checks a leg kick.
Rahman walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
Rahman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rahman fails to land.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Swanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Rahman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rahman.
Swanson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rahman is pulling down on Swanson's head. It's preventing any offense from Swanson, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
Swanson is stalling in the full guard.
Swanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson throws an elbow that misses. Rahman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swanson's guard. Nice move by Rahman!
That's four 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.
Rahman won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Rahman wants to pass the guard but Swanson is keeping the position.
Rahman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Swanson working a defensive guard here.
Swanson pulls Rahman in close to his closed guard and prevents Rahman from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Rahman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman blocks a head kick by Swanson.
Swanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rahman on the side of the head.
Rahman rushes Swanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swanson tries for a takedown but Rahman manages to get underhooks.
Swanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
Rahman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swansons head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson lands a left hand.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson misses with a body punch.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman digs a right hand underneath Swanson's ribcage. Swanson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swanson's efforts to push away.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Swanson is trying to pull guard but Rahman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Swanson misses with the head strike.
Swanson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson blocks an uppercut.
Swanson can't break the clinch.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Swanson has had enough of the clinch but Rahman keeps him there for the moment.
Rahman tries to land knees in the clinch but Swanson avoids the damage to the body.
Swanson avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Swanson.
Swanson blocking some punches.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Rahman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swanson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Rahman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rahman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Rahman.
Rahman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahman moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Rahman's leg but Rahman calmly moves out of range.
Rahman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Swanson keeps it at a distance.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahman's knee momentarily.
Swanson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rahman will feel that in the morning.
Rahman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Rahman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rahman.
Swanson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rahman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rahman cracks a nice hook into Swanson's ribs.
Rahman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Muller (ranked 1627 p4p, 1668 weight class) and Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 247 p4p, 253 weight class). Muller comes to the cage accompanied by Samourai - by: Shurik'n. Stefan Muller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clinch King Smash Machine's chin.
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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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stefan Muller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller takes one on the button.
Smash Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smash Machine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muller jabs Smash Machine right on the nose. Smash Machine blinks but takes it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smash Machine 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.
Smash Machine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Smash Machine moved out of range.
Smash Machine drops his hands momentarily and Muller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smash Machine. That did some damage!
Muller throws a body punch but Smash Machine moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smash Machine cracks Muller with a good jab.
Muller scores with a head kick. Smash Machine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smash Machine defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Muller looks to score with a jab to the body but Smash Machine is just out of range.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Muller circles away.
Smash Machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smash Machine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Muller, pushing him back against the cage.
Muller is pressed up against the cage. Smash Machine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Muller down to the mat. Muller avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Muller throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Muller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smash Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smash Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash Machine blocks the elbow strike.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head.
It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smash Machine as Muller tries to tie him up.
Smash Machine avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine.
Muller is trying to break the clinch but Smash Machine is controlling him.
Smash Machine blocks the elbow strike.
Muller lands a right hand.
A short left from Smash Machine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine successfully pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smash Machine is on top in guard.
Smash Machine wants to pass the guard but Muller is keeping the position.
Muller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smash Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Smash Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Muller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine is trying to keep Muller in close.
Smash Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smash Machine's head.
Muller landing some decent shots from guard.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smash Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smash Machine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smash Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smash Machine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muller cracks Smash Machine with a solid left hand.
Muller won't allow Smash Machine to sweep him here.
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 Stefan Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smash Machine shapes to counter with a head kick.
Muller misses with a jab to the body
and Smash Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smash Machine misses with a straight right.
Muller missing with a left hand there. Smash Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smash Machine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smash Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller.
As Muller backs off Smash Machine throws a huge counter combo but Muller manages to avoid it all.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Muller.
 It looks like Clinch King Smash Machine has been cut.
Smash Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
Muller throws a quick counter head kick but Smash Machine was just out of range.
Smash Machine avoids the body shot from Muller.
Smash Machine throws out a counter right but Muller avoids it with no problem.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Smash Machine moves forwards but Muller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smash Machine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smash Machine's guard.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smash Machine can do to turn this around?
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!
Smash Machine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smash Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muller working some strikes from top position.
Muller stopping the sweep attempt from Smash Machine.
Muller postures up and lands a big shot to Smash Machine's brow.
Smash Machine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smash Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muller connects with a couple of short punches.
Smash Machine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Muller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Muller working some strikes from top position.
Muller looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smash Machine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smash Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash Machine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muller defends it easily.
Muller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smash Machine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muller has managed to get both his arms back between Smash Machine's legs - danger averted.
Smash Machine keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller postures up and lands a big shot to Smash Machine's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Muller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smash Machine.
Muller working the head and body with strikes.
Smash Machine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Muller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That has opened up Clinch King Smash Machine's cut even more.
Muller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Muller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smash Machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smash Machine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Smash Machine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Muller scores with a couple of nice shots.
The cut above Clinch King Smash Machine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stefan Muller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smash Machine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muller working Smash Machine over with strikes.
Smash Machine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muller.
Smash Machine looking for submissions off his back.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Muller dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smash Machine forces Muller back against the cage and clinches.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Muller blocks with his arms.
Muller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muller avoids it.
Muller looking for a takedown.
Smash Machine keeps control of Muller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smash Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Smash Machine managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Smash Machine wants a takedown but no success here.
Muller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Muller lands an elbow just above Smash Machine 's eye.
Clinch King Smash Machine's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smash Machine lands a good knee to the midsection. Muller won't want to take too many of those.
Smash Machine gets control of Muller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smash Machine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smash Machine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Machine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Muller postures up and lands a big shot to Smash Machine's brow.
Muller landing some decent shots from guard.
Muller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smash Machine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smash Machine has his foot on Muller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muller works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller is pushing down on Smash Machine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smash Machine is fighting to maintain full guard but Muller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smash Machine wants to improve his position but Muller is controlling well.
Muller is trying to work for a kimura but Smash Machine is defending well.
Muller is looking for a kimura here.
Smash Machine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muller's back!
Clinch King Smash Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smash Machine not allowing Muller to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine is persistently looking for the submission but Muller is defending it well.
Well, with Smash Machine on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Muller is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Smash Machine looking for the RNC.
Muller defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smash Machine's arms.
Muller looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Muller tries to roll but Smash Machine sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine not allowing Muller to control his hands.
Muller showing good submission defense here.
Smash Machine misses with a punch to the head.
Stefan Muller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinch King Smash Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Muller!
Stefan Muller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Clinch King Smash Machine stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans for the support! We'll be back stronger!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ Karter (ranked 764 p4p, 803 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 108 p4p, 115 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Masa Funaki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class 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 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki tries to land a leg kick but Karter saw it coming and moves away.
Funaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karter throws a head kick that misses.
Karter scoring well with a low kick there.
Funaki tries to sprawl but Karter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karter is trying to control the action in half guard but Funaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funaki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Karter content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is stalling here. Funaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Karter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Funaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki decides to stand back up.
Funaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karter.
Funaki tries to land a leg kick but Karter saw it coming and moves away.
Karter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karter scores with a leg kick.
Karter throws a front kick that sends Funaki stumbling back into the cage.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Funaki shoots in but Karter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Funaki pushes him off.
Funaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Funaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter tried to score with a low kick but Funaki checks it.
Karter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Karter finds it's way through Funaki's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karter throws a head kick but Funaki moves out of range.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Karter looks to throw a body kick
and Funaki counters with a thumping low kick.
Karter tries to land a front kick but Funaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Funaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Funaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Funaki lands with a light punch inside.
Funaki misses with some punches.
Karter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Funaki controls his hands.
Funaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter tries to pull guard but Funaki won't allow it.
Funaki tries to throw a body punch but Karter avoids it by throwing Funaki back against the cage.
Karter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Funaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karter 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.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Funaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Karter wants to pass the guard but Funaki is keeping the position.
Funaki is trying to hold Karter in close to prevent damage but Karter has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter is trying to control. Funaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Funaki has hold of Karter's hands but Karter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Funaki moves into full guard.
Karter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funaki is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
That's time! Karter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Funaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Karter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karter connects with the punch.
Funaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Funaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
Karter wants to land a leg kick but Funaki is out of range.
Karter drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter is looking for a takedown.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter decides to pull guard.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karter controlling Funaki's posture.
Funaki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karter's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karter is working an open guard so Funaki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Funaki looks to clinch
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
Funaki tries to bum rush Karter with a series of wild strikes but Karter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Funaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karter.
Karter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Funaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Karter scores with a shot to the body.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Funaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Funaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki throws a leg kick but Karter checks it.
We've been informed that Funaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karter.
Funaki moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Funaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funaki looks to land a combination but Karter avoids it well.
Karter tries to counter with a takedown but Funaki is quick to defend against it.
A good leg kick by Karter.
Funaki checks a leg kick.
Funaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funaki throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Masa Funaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karter.
Karter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karter lands a left hand.
Karter scores with a shot to the side of Funaki's head.
Funaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funaki stops a takedown attempt from Karter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funaki can do to turn this around?
Funaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karter avoids it.
Karter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Funaki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Funaki - that landed with a thud.
Funaki with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
Karter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masa Funaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Funaki working Karter over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Funaki misses with an elbow strike.
Funaki has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karter.
A short body shot lands from Funaki as the two fighters clinch.
Funaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Funaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Karter blocks it with crossed arms.
Funaki trying to land knees to the body.
Karter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karter managing to block the knees to the body from Funaki.
Funaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Funaki controls the action.
Karter avoids the elbow strike from Funaki, against the cage.
Karter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funaki takes a shot to the head.
Karter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karter controlling the pace.
Funaki won't allow Karter to pass to mount.
Funaki tries to get to full guard but Karter has control of the leg.
Karter drops an elbow to the side of Funaki's head.
Funaki trying to hold on to Karter's head to control him but Karter postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karter lands a nice short elbow.
Jesus Christ Karter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karter winds up and cracks Funaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karter tries to pass to full mount but Funaki defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Christ Karter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ Karter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Funaki is looking to clinch.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funaki momentarily.
Karter lands a front kick.
Karter throws a body kick that misses.
Funaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karter lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Funaki is looking to land body kicks.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Karter connects with a crisp jab.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funaki moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Funaki as Karter shoots in.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a wild body kick that Funaki sees coming a mile off.
Karter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karter pinned against the cage. Karter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Funaki. That did some damage!
Karter lands with a straight right. Funaki didn't see that one coming.
Karter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Funaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karter is stalling here.
Funaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funaki has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Karter manages to end up in side control.
Funaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Karter's best efforts.
Karter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Funaki trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter thows a huge punch but Funaki dodges it nicely.
Masa Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karter scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Funaki wants to control but Karter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karter lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Karter lands a nice short elbow.
Funaki tries to roll over but Karter keeps him under control.
Funaki keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Karter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Funaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karter is trying to control. Funaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Funaki wants to improve his position but Karter is controlling well.
Funaki is controlling Karter's trapped leg to prevent Karter from advancing to side control.
Funaki is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karter passes to full mount!
Karter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Funaki tries to hold on but Karter postures up.
Karter looking to finish Funaki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Funaki!
Karter pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Karter blocks Funaki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Christ Karter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karter, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Christ Karter!
A victorious Jesus Christ Karter 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juju Baraka (ranked 1113 p4p, 962 weight class) and Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 174 p4p, 149 weight class). Baraka comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Spear. Sol Fitzsimmons acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juju Baraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Baraka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Baraka avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Baraka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baraka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baraka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Baraka.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Baraka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baraka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baraka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the head but Baraka blocks with his arms.
Baraka prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Baraka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Baraka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baraka throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baraka blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands a damaging elbow.
Baraka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baraka lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baraka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons tries to keep at a distance but Baraka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Baraka blocking some punches.
Baraka lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baraka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Baraka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraka lands a body shot.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baraka manages to break the clinch.
Baraka wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Baraka slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baraka lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baraka throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Baraka.
Baraka punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Baraka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
Baraka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Baraka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baraka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Baraka's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Baraka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baraka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Baraka tries to land a body kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baraka.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baraka.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baraka gets a clinch.
Baraka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Baraka scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Baraka.
Fitzsimmons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baraka is keeping busy.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Baraka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Baraka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baraka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Baraka.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baraka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baraka scores with a nice right hand.
Baraka walks into a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baraka manages to avoid it.
Baraka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Baraka drives through and clinches with Fitzsimmons against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baraka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baraka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baraka lands an uppercut.
Baraka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Baraka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juju Baraka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baraka was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Baraka blocks a jab.
Baraka defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up
and Baraka counters with a left to the body.
Baraka scores with a jab. Fitzsimmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
Baraka clinches.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juju Baraka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baraka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baraka avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Baraka avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Baraka.
Baraka blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baraka lands a left hand.
Baraka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Baraka lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Baraka.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baraka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baraka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Baraka lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Baraka controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Baraka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baraka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baraka swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baraka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baraka scores with a shoulder strike.
Baraka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baraka avoids it.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baraka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons avoids the elbow strike from Baraka, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons pushes Baraka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Baraka can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baraka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baraka throws a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick.
Baraka moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Baraka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baraka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baraka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baraka clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Baraka moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Baraka counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBaraka.
Baraka cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Baraka.
Baraka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baraka throws a head kick that half lands.
Baraka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baraka cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baraka lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baraka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juju Baraka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fitzsimmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Baraka managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Baraka avoids the elbow strike from Fitzsimmons, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice left hand lands by Baraka.
Baraka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baraka throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baraka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Baraka.
Baraka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Baraka as the two fighters clinch.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baraka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baraka.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Baraka throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baraka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baraka.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baraka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Baraka connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Baraka finish him?
Baraka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Baraka avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Baraka digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Baraka lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Baraka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baraka waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Fitzsimmons to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Baraka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baraka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a body kick but Baraka moved away.
Baraka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baraka throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Baraka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baraka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Baraka was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Baraka's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baraka connects with a looping right hand.
Baraka blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Baraka avoids it.
Baraka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baraka throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Baraka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fitzsimmons to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fitzsimmons looks to clinch but Baraka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fitzsimmons taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juju Baraka!
Juju Baraka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 558 p4p, 939 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 72 p4p, 130 weight class). Custer comes to the cage accompanied by Zebrahead - Falling Apart. Mein Armbach has chosen Enter Sandman, Metallica as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein Armbach looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Custer!
Mein Armbach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Custer keeps working.
Custer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach cracks Custer with a big elbow.
Mein Armbach working the head with strikes.
Custer is looking for a sweep.
Custer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to move to mount but Custer blocks the move with his legs.
Mein Armbach misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Custer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Custer's coaches at KFA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mein Armbach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Custer can't do much from the bottom here.
Custer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mein Armbach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Custer is keeping him busy.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound but Custer is defending the strikes.
Custer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mein Armbach.
You can see the frustration on Custer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Custer is trying to get back to half guard.
Custer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mein Armbach's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Custer defending well.
Mein Armbach is still trying to improve position.
Mein Armbach trying to advance position but Custer counters by regaining guard.
Custer keeping full guard, as Mein Armbach tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mein Armbach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Custer is retaining full guard.
Mein Armbach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Custer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Custer walks into a straight right hand from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a double jab
and Custer counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mein Armbach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mein Armbach.
Custer misses with a straight left.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but Custer shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mein Armbach in his tracks.
Custer stuffs the takedown attempt from Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
Mein Armbach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mein Armbach bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mein Armbach misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Custer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mein Armbach on the ground.
Custer parries the strikes from Mein Armbach easily there. Mein Armbach is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Custer to escape.
Mein Armbach scoring with punches and elbows.
Custer is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
Custer is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mein Armbach lands a nice hook to Custer's body. Custer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Custer stuffs the takedown attempt from Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach gets slowly back to his feet.
Custer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Custer moves out of range.
Mein Armbach lands the left hand.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Custer ducks right into an uppercut from Mein Armbach.
Custer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mein Armbach is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Custer's half guard.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Custer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Custer is holding on for now.
Mein Armbach prevents Custer from improving his position.
Mein Armbach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach is looking to take a break and control but Custer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Custer wants to get back to full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mein Armbach thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Mein Armbach there.
Custer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach lands strikes from half guard.
Mein Armbach passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Custer!
Custer tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer is trying to escape the mount.
Mein Armbach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mein Armbach postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Custer looks a forlorn figure.
Custer wants to hold on but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Mein Armbach unloading with bombs!
Mein Armbach throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Custer because Mein Armbach loaded up on that one.
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!
Mein Armbach throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach looking to ground and pound but Custer is blocking nicely.
Mein Armbach raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mein Armbach lands a big elbow.
Mein Armbach is landing with some decent strikes but Custer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Custer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mein Armbach misses with some ground and pound and Custer recovers position to half guard.
Mein Armbach working over Custer with some ground and pound. Custer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Custer trying to control from the bottom.
Mein Armbach scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Custer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Custer is holding on for now.
Mein Armbach working over Custer with some ground and pound. Custer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mein Armbach seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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!
Mein Armbach looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Custer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mein Armbach uses his free foot to push down on Custer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Custer.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Custer working to try and regain half guard.
Mein Armbach raining down hammerfists from mount.
 Custer is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Custer misses the jab.
Custer throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Custer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Custer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein Armbach throws a good cross that connects.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach slips a straight right by Custer.
Mein Armbach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Custer misses with a jab to the body
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach is looking to chop away at Custer's legs.
Custer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mein Armbach lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Custer.
Mein Armbach misses with a jab to the body
and Custer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mein Armbach dives in and scores a takedown into Custer's guard.
Mein Armbach landing with the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Custer is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mein Armbach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Custer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mein Armbach forces his way into half guard.
Mein Armbach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Custer is keeping him busy.
Mein Armbach works his way into full mount!
Mein Armbach sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mein Armbach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach is stalling here but it's allowed Custer to get half guard.
Mein Armbach lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Custer is looking to get back to full guard here but Mein Armbach has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Custer is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer looks to move to half guard but instead Mein Armbach has passed into mount! Damn!
Mein Armbach punishing his opponent with strikes.
Custer is working to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot there that rocks Custer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Custer because Mein Armbach loaded up on that one.
Custer tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Custer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mein Armbach lands a nice short elbow.
Custer is looking to improve his position.
Custer is staying active underneath Mein Armbach, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mein Armbach wants to free his trapped foot but Custer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mein Armbach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mein Armbach tries to pass to full mount but Custer defends it.
Custer actively working from the bottom here.
Mein Armbach working Custer over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Mein Armbach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mein Armbach has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
An intense looking Bender Mein Armbach took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mareth Line (ranked 461 p4p, 275 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 63 p4p, 40 weight class). Capac has chosen Iggy Pop - The Passenger as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mareth Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Capac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Capac throws a body punch but Line moves out of range.
Capac checks the leg kick nicely there.
Capac takes a swing at Line's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Line tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capac tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line fires out a quick counter leg kick but Capac just manages to avoid it.
Capac misses with a left hand
and Line counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capac misses with a body shot
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a kick to the body.
Capac misses the shot to the body.
Capac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Line sprawls well. Line wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Capac gets slowly back to his feet.
And Line counters with a quick kick to the body but Capac blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line throws a hook to the side of Capac's head but Capac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Line paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Capac scores with a punch to the head.
Line catches Capac with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capac was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Capac appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Capac throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Line tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Capac is in Line's guard.
Capac wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Line is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Capac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Capac trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line is looking to stand up but Capac isn't so interested in that idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Capac working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Capac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Line works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Line keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
Capac looking to sit in guard and control but Line gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capac working for a triangle but Line defends it easily.
Line won't allow Capac to sweep him here.
Line wants to pass the guard but Capac is keeping the position.
Capac controls Line momentarily but Line frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Capac is trying to control the position but Line postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capac is adopting a defensive guard.
Line wants to stand but Capac is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Capac has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Line rather than just go for the knockout.
Capac swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Capac.
Line lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Capac defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Capac misses with a few strikes there.
Capac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capac throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Capac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Capac throws a hook but Line avoids it easily.
Line looks to land a body kick but Capac moved away.
Capac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mareth Line dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Capac throws a nice looking combination but Line bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capac.
Capac cracks a nice hook into Line's ribs.
Line takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Capac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Line jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Line with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Line. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Line.
Capac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries a head kick but it misses.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capac can do to turn this around?
Line dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Capac.
Capac lands with a good body shot.
Line stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Line wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac misses with a straight right.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Capac.
It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac misses with a wild body shot.
Capac closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Line quickly recovers to half guard.
Capac throwing shots but Line is blocking nicely.
Capac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Capac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Line defends it well.
Capac is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Capac.
Capac is stalling here. Line is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Capac seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Line has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line trying to control the action but Capac is working from the bottom.
Capac is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Line tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capac is not content to let Line control the position.
Line is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Capac is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Capac struggling a bit here.
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capac keeps working.
Line tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Line in side control, throwing shots but Capac defends.
Line wants to stand but Capac is controlling his arm.
Capac is trying to get back to half guard.
Capac sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Line tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Capac is looking to improve his position.
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.
Capac moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manco Capac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Line controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Line tries to stand but Capac is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Capac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mareth Line will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A good leg kick by Line.
Line looks for the body kick but Capac saw that one coming.
Capac looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mareth Line is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Capac misses.
Capac lands a nice looking body shot.
Capac misses with a few strikes there.
Capac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Line tries to work over Capac's front leg with a kick but Capac checks it.
Capac throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Capac takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Line fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Capac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Capac! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Line throws a looping overhand right but Capac ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Line. Beautiful body shot.
Capac misses with a hook.
Line scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Capac misses with a wild body shot.
Line scores with a body shot.
Capac shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Capac was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Line is looking for a sweep.
Line is trying to control Capac's posture but Capac avoids it.
Line tries to improve position but can't.
Capac has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Manco Capac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Capac wants to control the pace but Line is squirming around nicely.
Capac unloading with bombs!
Capac looking to take Line's back but Line rolls and after a scramble, Line ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Line to escape a tricky position.
Line wants to get up but he can't break Capac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Capac wants to sweep but no luck.
Line would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Line trying to control but Capac is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line stopping the sweep attempt from Capac.
Line wants to get up but he can't break Capac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Line controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Line has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Line postures up.
Line stays in close to Capac's body and controls the position.
Capac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Line wants to stand but Capac has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Capac looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily.
Line has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Capac is proving hard to escape from.
Capac is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Capac throwing shots but Line is blocking nicely.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Line works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mareth Line is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Capac throws a strike but Line rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Capac has his foot on Line's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Line works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Mareth Line.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Line, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mareth Line!
A victorious Mareth Line 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Barkley (ranked 686 p4p, 478 weight class) and Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa (ranked 100 p4p, 76 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Czarny Z Garbowa! But no joy.
Barkley looks to throw the jab but Czarny Z Garbowa is out of range.
Barkley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Czarny Z Garbowa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Barkley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barkley prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to advance to mount but Barkley denies him.
Barkley is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa staying calm.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.
Barkley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a little break here. Barkley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Let's hope that Czarny Z Garbowa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barkley is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nick Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barkley.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barkley defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley misses with a body shot
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Czarny Z Garbowa with the counter takedown but Barkley avoids it easily.
Barkley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barkley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Barkley.
We've been told by Barkley's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a single leg into guard. Barkley didn't expect that.
Czarny Z Garbowa won't allow Barkley to get back to his feet.
Barkley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Czarny Z Garbowa is one step ahead there.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to pass into half guard but Barkley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barkley is in guard.
Barkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Czarny Z Garbowa on the ground.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa is pulling down on Barkley's head. It's preventing any offense from Barkley, at least for the moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barkley controls the pace.
Barkley stopping the sweep attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control the position but Barkley postures up.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling Barkley's posture.
Barkley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Czarny Z Garbowa is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barkley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barkley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Czarny Z Garbowa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barkley is looking to escape.
Barkley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the pace.
Barkley pushes Czarny Z Garbowa off but Czarny Z Garbowa dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barkley is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barkley tries to escape but Czarny Z Garbowa is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barkley is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Barkley is pushing Czarny Z Garbowa's head away, looking to escape. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barkley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Czarny Z Garbowa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has been cut.
Czarny Z Garbowa staying out of range there.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barkley defends it well.
Barkley misses with a hook.
Nick Barkley is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Czarny Z Garbowa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barkley with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Czarny Z Garbowa takes a step back to recover.
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Barkley is looking to chop away at Czarny Z Garbowa's legs.
Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
Barkley misses with a left hand
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Czarny Z Garbowa controls the pace.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barkley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barkley wants to stand but Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Barkley is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley regains half guard there - taking advantage of Czarny Z Garbowa's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Czarny Z Garbowa stops Barkley from getting back to his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling the pace.
Barkley is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Czarny Z Garbowa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is continuing to stall.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the attempt from Barkley to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barkley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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 Nick Barkley.
I think Barkley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
An out of breath Nick Barkley 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 24 p4p, 38 weight class) and Chip Nickel (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). Matsuda comes into the arena with Gojira - Another World blaring out of the sound system. Nickel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TISM - Greg the Stop Sign. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
Nickel throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Matsuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsuda misses with a hook
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Matsuda with that takedown attempt.
Nickel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuda.
Matsuda looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickel is just out of range.
Nickel throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nickel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nickel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickel's guard.
Nickel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chip Nickel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsuda drives through with a takedown into Nickel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matsuda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nickel's head.
Matsuda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nickel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickel is on top in guard.
Matsuda looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsuda, not yet.
Nickel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matsuda's guard.
Matsuda has his foot on Nickel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickel works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nickel wants to control from the top but Matsuda keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickel wants to stand but Matsuda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Matsuda wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsuda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickel controls the pace.
Nickel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel scores with a spinning back kick!
Matsuda looks to land a right hand but Nickel moved out of range.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nickel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsuda's hands.
Nickel loads up on a big right hand but Matsuda slips the punch.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsuda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nickel finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsuda's head.
Matsuda lands with a good body shot.
Nickel lands with a shot to the body.
Matsuda fails with the takedown
and Nickel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Matsuda goes for a double leg but Nickel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nickel continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda prevents a body shot from Nickel.
Matsuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Matsuda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsuda throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Nickel avoids it well and moves away.
Nickel misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuda misses the target.
Nickel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickel throws a leg kick
and Matsuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Matsuda's defenses.
Matsuda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nickel's guard.
Nickel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matsuda is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsuda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel lands a head shot.
Nickel lands the left hand.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsuda drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuda is looking to wear down Nickel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nickel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuda checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel misses with a hook to the body
and Matsuda counters with a straight right hand.
Nickel throws a jab when Matsuda was well out of range.
Matsuda is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Nickel tenderised Matsuda's leg. Matsuda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nickel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsuda drives through with a takedown into Nickel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Matsuda scoring with some ground and pound.
Matsuda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matsuda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matsuda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsuda won't allow Nickel to sweep him here.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Nickel keeps moving.
Nickel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nickel pushes Matsuda off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuda off balance momentarily.
Chip Nickel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickel misses the body punch
and Matsuda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a jab to the body
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuda.
Nickel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Matsuda slips a jab from Nickel.
Nickel moves out of range as Matsuda strikes.
Matsuda ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Matsuda sizes up Nickel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Nickel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuda finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickel's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel throws out a loose jab but Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nickel, as that shot connected.
Matsuda ducks under a wild hook from Nickel.
Nickel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuda throws a hook but Nickel avoids it easily.
Matsuda misses with a looping right.
Nickel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsuda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nickel to the ground. Matsuda is now in Nickel's guard.
Nickel is looking to stand back up but Matsuda counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nickel.
Matsuda working Nickel over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel wants to control but Matsuda is keeping busy.
Matsuda drops an elbow to the side of Nickel's head.
Nickel trying to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matsuda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsuda.
Nickel is looking for a sweep. Matsuda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chip Nickel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matsuda decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but Nickel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsuda to get the leverage.
Matsuda trying to pass the guard but Nickel defending well.
Nice strikes from Matsuda there.
Nickel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nickel is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold.
Matsuda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda drops an elbow to the side of Nickel's head.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but Nickel is defending well.
Nickel is trying to control but can't.
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsuda passes to side control.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matsuda in side control, throwing shots but Nickel defends.
Who's going to make the next move?
Matsuda working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
Matsuda tries to advance to mount but Nickel denies him.
Nickel is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Matsuda wants to control but Nickel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda tries for a kimura but Nickel is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda working away.
Nickel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Matsuda staying calm.
Nickel is trying to control Matsuda's posture but Matsuda avoids it.
Nickel is looking for a sweep.
Nickel prevents Matsuda from moving into mount.
Nickel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickel, who protects the arm well.
Matsuda cracks Nickel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Matsuda connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nickel some visible discomfort.
Matsuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickel, who protects the arm well.
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Check out the look on Matsuda's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nickel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Matsuda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nickel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
A lazy body kick from Nickel
and Matsuda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nickel's guard.
Nickel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsuda lands a couple of digs.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nickel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsuda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nickel wants to sweep here but Matsuda controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matsuda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nickel's head.
Nickel wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nickel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matsuda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matsuda works over Nickel with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickel has momentary wrist control but Matsuda slips an elbow through the middle.
Matsuda pushing down on Nickel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matsuda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickel has hold of Matsuda's hands but Matsuda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nickel wants to improve his position but Matsuda is controlling well.
Nickel is trying to stand back up but Matsuda is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nickel is looking to improve his position.
Matsuda 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.
Nickel controlling the position for now.
Matsuda is looking to advance position but Nickel won't allow it.
Matsuda working Nickel over with strikes.
Nickel is trying to control but can't.
Nickel tries to roll over but Matsuda keeps him under control.
Matsuda working over Nickel with some ground and pound. Nickel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nickel tries to kick Matsuda off but Matsuda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Matsuda passes to side control.
Nickel is trying to improve his position.
Nickel is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matsuda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Matsuda is putting a hurting on Nickel here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nickel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel is looking to reverse the position.
Matsuda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickel can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsuda off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda staying busy and making it hard for Nickel to control.
Matsuda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nickel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Matsuda controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda had his way with Chip Nickel in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickel.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuda moves away.
Matsuda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsuda avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel throws a leg kick but Matsuda checks it.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsuda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Matsuda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuda.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickel tries to avoid it but Matsuda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickel to the ground. Nickel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuda walks into a straight right hand from Nickel.
Matsuda throws a lazy right hand but Nickel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt - Nickel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nickel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Matsuda dives in and grabs Nickel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickel pushes down on Matsuda's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickel lands with a good body shot.
Nickel connects with a leg kick.
Matsuda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Matsuda.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nickel lands with an overhand left.
Matsuda lands a really nice looking cross but Nickel seems unphased.
Matsuda misses with a jab to the body
and Nickel counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda slips a jab from Nickel.
Matsuda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsuda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsuda shoots in and drives through. Nickel sprawls well.
Matsuda throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Matsuda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsuda misses with a hook.
Matsuda throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with a leg kick.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel scores with a hook to the body. Matsuda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda misses the shot to the body.
Matsuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuda staying out of range there.
Matsuda scores with a body shot.
Matsuda looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Nickel misses with a low kick as Matsuda jumps back.
Matsuda feinted with a counter takedown.
Nickel connects with a crisp jab.
Nickel slips under a jab.
Matsuda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Nickel thuds a left hand into Matsuda's body.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuda off balance momentarily.
Matsuda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsuda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuda there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Matsuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nickel defending well as Matsuda loads up on a big left hand.
Nickel throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matsuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickel throws an off balance right hand
letting Matsuda counter with a right hand.
Nickel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nickel motions for Matsuda to come forward. Nickel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matsuda is defended easily by Nickel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nickel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel is the new middleweight champion!
Chip Nickel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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