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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 2124 p4p, 2956 weight class) and Chozen Gracie (ranked 230 p4p, 322 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 Chozen Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Bystrom pulls Gracie into guard.
Bystrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie prevents Bystrom from getting back to his feet.
Bystrom is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bystrom is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Bystrom defends it.
Bystrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Bystrom is working away.
Bystrom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Bystrom is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bystrom has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Bystrom back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is trying to keep Bystrom in close.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bystrom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Bystrom is defending well.
Bystrom is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is looking for a sweep.
Bystrom pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
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 Torkel Bystrom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bystrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bystrom misses with a looping left.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Bystrom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Bystrom sprawls well.
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bystrom pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Bystrom is looking to clinch.
Bystrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bystrom wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom is looking for a sweep.
Bystrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Bystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Bystrom throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
A swing and a miss from Bystrom.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bystrom as he avoids it easily.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Bystrom gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Bystrom misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bystrom tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bystrom to the ground. Bystrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Bystrom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
 It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bystrom circles away.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bystrom circles away.
Bystrom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Bystrom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bystrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bystrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bystrom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bystrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bystrom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bystrom clinches with his opponent.
Bystrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Bystrom pulls guard successfully.
Bystrom is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bystrom is trying to get back to his feet.
Bystrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Bystrom tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Bystrom has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bystrom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bystrom'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.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bystrom is defending well.
Bystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie has Bystrom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bystrom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Bystrom.
Bystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chozen Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bystrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bystrom.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bystrom tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bystrom circles away easily
and Bystrom counters with a head kick that drops Gracie to the mat! Gracie scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Gracie is rocked!
Bystrom moves in close and cracks Gracie with a massive right hand! Gracie, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bystrom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torkel Bystrom!
An out of breath Torkel Bystrom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hong Kong (ranked 2469 p4p, 1102 weight class) and Bobby Brawler (ranked 325 p4p, 149 weight class). Kong comes to the cage accompanied by Open Your Third Eye. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hong Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brawler as he jumps to the side.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt
and Brawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hong Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt
and Brawler counters with a nice leg kick.
Brawler stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Brawler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kong shoots in but no luck this time.
Kong shoots and misses
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut.
 Kong is rocked!
Kong shoots and misses
and as Kong loses concentration momentarily, Brawler counters with a picture perfect head kick! Kong goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Brawler!
Bobby Brawler 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Feynman (ranked 2086 p4p, 2709 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 227 p4p, 292 weight class). Richard Feynman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Feynman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Feynman misses the target.
Viking throws a head kick that misses.
Viking is looking to clinch but Feynman is avoiding it.
Viking throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut.
Viking takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Richard Feynman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Viking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viking appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Feynman throws a right and a left that Viking avoids nicely.
Viking clobbers Feynman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Viking throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viking throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh!!! Feynman has knocked Viking down with a huge combo! Feynman steps away and waves a wobbly Viking back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Viking is rocked!
It looks like Techno Viking has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Viking.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Feynman finish him?
Viking avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viking avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viking throws a sloppy head kick and Feynman moves out of range easily.
Feynman connects with a stiff jab that staggers Viking - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Feynman!
An out of breath Richard Feynman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 865 p4p, 961 weight class) and Daniel Steel (ranked 105 p4p, 111 weight class). Bjornsson comes to the cage accompanied by Ultimate - Denzel Curry. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Steel!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Steel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bjornsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Bjornsson ducks down to avoid it.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bjornsson counters with a big left hand that crumples Steel! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Bjornsson!
An out of breath Eddie Bjornsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nils Norling (ranked 404 p4p, 744 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 50 p4p, 105 weight class). Norling comes to the cage accompanied by Scarlet - Age of seduction. Serhey Rishkinov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Norling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rishkinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Norling.
Norling looks to throw the jab but Rishkinov is out of range.
Rishkinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling throws a sloppy body shot
and Rishkinov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Norling really felt that one!
Rishkinov looks to land a left hand but Norling moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov takes one to the side of the head.
Norling just misses with a punch to the body.
Norling blocks a head kick by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov scores with a hook.
It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Rishkinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rishkinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Norling.
Rishkinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rishkinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rishkinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab lands there for Norling.
Rishkinov is rocked!
That has opened up Serhey Rishkinov's cut even more.
Rishkinov tries to keep at a distance but Norling has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norling throws a punch but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Norling lands a body shot.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Rishkinov.
Norling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rishkinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Norling controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Rishkinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rishkinov has Norling pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rishkinov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norling tumbling to the mat - Rishkinov dives into Norling's guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Norling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rishkinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rishkinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norling keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov throwing strikes from guard but Norling blocks nicely.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Norling keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing.
Rishkinov trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rishkinov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Norling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Norling dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Norling tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling throws a nice looking combination but Rishkinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norling, as that shot connected.
Rishkinov lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Norling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rishkinov can do to turn this around?
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Norling counters with a right hand to the body.
Norling misses with a right hand
and Rishkinov counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Norling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rishkinov thinking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norling avoids the head kick by Rishkinov.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Nils Norling is winning the standup battle so far.
Rishkinov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rishkinov throws a body kick that misses
and Rishkinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norling scores with a hook to the body. Rishkinov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rishkinov misses with a leg kick
and Norling counters with a nice right hand that sends Rishkinov toppling to the canvas! Rishkinov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norling finish him?!
Rishkinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Norling finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norling closes the distance and pushes Rishkinov back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Norling on the inside.
Norling blocks an uppercut.
Norling is leaning against Rishkinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rishkinov backwards.
Norling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norling closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rishkinov! Norling dives in looking to finish! Rishkinov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Norling!
An out of breath Nils Norling thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Serhey Rishkinov spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Wright (ranked 1026 p4p, 602 weight class) and Mikey Marciano (ranked 142 p4p, 81 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carter Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Marciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Marciano throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
Wright has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marciano! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Marciano manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
Wright fakes the leg kick and cracks Marciano in the body.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wright throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marciano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wright's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Marciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Wright steps away.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Marciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Mikey Marciano has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marciano momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Marciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wright lands with a straight right. Marciano didn't see that one coming.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Marciano counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Carter Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Marciano slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano is rocked!
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikey Marciano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright cracks Marciano with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Marciano tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Wright pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Marciano is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Wright!
Carter Wright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Mikey Marciano had this to say: 'robbery'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matrix Man (ranked 537 p4p, 511 weight class) and Konrad Wagner (ranked 69 p4p, 65 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 18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matrix Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konrad Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner misses with a right hand
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wagner's head backwards.
Man throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man misses with a looping right.
Wagner is trying to counter with his kicks.
Man scores with a one two! Wagner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wagner takes a step back to recover.
Man missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Wagner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Wagner.
A big left from Man misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Man throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
Man throws a body shot but no joy.
Wagner throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Wagner walks into a jab.
Man throws a leg kick
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Man.
Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wagner.
Wagner throws a low kick but Man moves out of range easily.
Man connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner wants to clinch.
Man throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wagner! But no joy.
Wagner checks a low kick from Man.
A little jabbing left from Wagner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Man lands a front kick.
Man lands a head kick. Wagner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Man scores with the left hand. Wagner knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a straight right. Wagner didn't see that one coming.
Wagner slips a straight right by Man.
A head kick misses from Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wagner! But no joy.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Man.
Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner counters with a body kick.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
A nice side step and Wagner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wagner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Man sees coming a mile off.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner's head back.
A head kick from Man lands but Wagner takes it in his stride.
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagner.
Man throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Man scores with a one two! Wagner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man throws a leg kick but Wagner checks it.
Nice defenses there by Wagner.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wagner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Man has got the better of the exchanges.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wagner takes a step back to recover.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Wagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man throws a push kick but Wagner slaps the foot to one side.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man sizes up Wagner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Wagner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man scores with a body shot.
Man throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man throws a head kick that Wagner semi-blocks.
Man throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Matrix Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wagner can do to turn this around?
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Man.
Man looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
Wagner throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Wagner takes one to the chin there.
Wagner cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wagner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Wagner off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Man.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wagner tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Wagner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wagner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped Wagner's head back.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man misses with a hook. Wagner ducked under it nicely.
Wagner slips a straight right by Man.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wagner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wagner slips under a jab.
Man lands the left hand.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Wagner's front leg but catches the back leg as Wagner tries to avoid it.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man.
Wagner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner slips under a jab from Man.
Wagner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man looks to land a body kick but Wagner moved away.
Wagner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wagner slips a jab from Man.
Wagner wants to clinch.
Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagner flicks out a counter leg kick but Man steps away.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Man tries to work over Wagner's front leg with a kick but Wagner checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Man misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with a thumping low kick.
Man looks to land a combination but Wagner avoids it well.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Man dips to his left and cracks Wagner with an uppercut!
Wagner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Man swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wagner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wagner checks a leg kick.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands a head shot.
Man with the inside leg kick.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Man checks it.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Man sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man works the jab nicely.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner tries a quick counter leg kick but Man is wise to it.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wagner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Man went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Man scores with a body shot.
Man connects with a right hand. Wagner shakes it off.
Wagner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Wagner slips a jab from Man.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wagner! But no joy.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Man lands a jab to Wagner's midsection.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner checks a leg kick.
Wagner tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Man lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Man misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Man lands a two punch combo.
A low kick lands for Man.
Man moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wagner tries to clinch up.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Wagner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wagner drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with some punches.
Wagner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Wagner.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man breaks the clinch.
Wagner moves forwards but Man connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Wagner staying out of range there.
Wagner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man lands a head shot.
Man throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Wagner throws out a counter right but Man avoids it with no problem.
Man lands a nice hook to Wagner's body. Wagner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
It seemed like Wagner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wagner has time to react.
Man misses with a body punch
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Wagner moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Man.
A little jabbing left from Wagner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Man swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Man jabs Wagner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crunch! Man slams his shin into Wagner's torso.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wagner is out of range and Man settles back down.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matrix Man!
After winning the bout, Matrix Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walad Anubis (ranked 173 p4p, 902 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 21 p4p, 127 weight class). Anubis comes into the arena with Hideaway blaring out of the sound system. 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 Zabit Magomedov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walad Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov motions for Anubis to come forward. Magomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anubis throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Anubis misses.
Magomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anubis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Anubis counters with a good low kick that Magomedov was not able to check.
Anubis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anubis takes one on the button.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Anubis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anubis blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anubis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Anubis's head but Anubis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Anubis misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anubis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anubis.
Anubis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Anubis misses.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Anubis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Anubis slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to score with a low kick but Anubis checks it.
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Anubis circles away.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anubis counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Anubis throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Anubis tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magomedov.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anubis throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anubis throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Anubis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov moves forwards but Anubis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anubis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Anubis.
Anubis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Anubis saw that one coming.
Anubis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Anubis's head.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Anubis pushes him off.
Anubis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anubis lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Magomedov blocks the leg kick.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Anubis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
Good leg kick by Anubis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anubis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anubis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anubis throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Anubis looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Anubis connects with a single shot there.
Anubis scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov takes a swing at Anubis's ribcage but misses.
Anubis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anubis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anubis throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Anubis scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Anubis moved out of range.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anubis. That one must have hurt.
Anubis misses with a looping right.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Anubis misses with an uppercut
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Anubis slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anubis.
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anubis.
Magomedov scores with the left hand. Anubis knows he should have avoided that one.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anubis can pounce on him.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Magomedov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walad Anubis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Zabit Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anubis.
Anubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Anubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anubis.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Magomedov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anubis has got the better of the exchanges.
Anubis throws a leg kick
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Anubis counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Anubis misses the shot to the body.
Anubis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Anubis moves out of range.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anubis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Anubis blocks the leg kick.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Anubis keeps the fight on the outside.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Magomedov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anubis manages to avoid it.
Magomedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anubis under the eye.
Anubis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Anubis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anubis throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov tries to land a leg kick but Anubis saw it coming and moves away.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Anubis jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Anubis loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov throws a jab when Anubis was well out of range.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov sizes up Anubis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses the jab.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Anubis is out of range.
A low kick from Magomedov is predictable there
and Anubis counters with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Anubis off balance momentarily.
Anubis scores with a jab.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Anubis.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anubiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anubis. Anubis obviously looking to wear him down.
Anubis pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.
Anubis throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
Anubis lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anubis.
Anubis misses with a looping right.
Anubis feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
A jab from Magomedov finds it's way through Anubis's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis.
Anubis lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anubis's hands.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magomedov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anubis.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anubis manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anubis.
Anubis scores with a punch to the head.
Anubis with a nice calf kick.
Anubis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Anubis counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anubis moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Anubis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anubis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anubis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Anubis's head.
Anubis checks the leg kick.
Magomedov connects with a leg kick.
Anubis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anubis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick from Anubis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anubis is out of range.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anubis.
Magomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anubis checks it well.
Anubis throws a leg kick but Magomedov moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anubis throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
An inside leg kick from Magomedov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Anubis misses the target.
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 Walad Anubis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Anubis.
Anubis lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Anubis sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis throws the kick towards the body but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Anubis avoids it with no problem.
Anubis checks the leg kick.
Anubis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range and Anubis settles back down.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anubis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anubis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anubis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Anubis's shoulder, as Anubis tries to avoid the shot.
Anubis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anubis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walad Anubis is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anubis connects with an inside leg kick.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anubis looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Anubis defending well as Magomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Anubis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Anubis throws out a powerful jab.
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Anubis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anubis avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Anubis misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Anubis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anubis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov moves forwards but Anubis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Anubis as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anubis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Anubis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Anubis saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov takes a swing at Anubis's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Anubis moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
and Anubis counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut. Anubis saw that one coming.
It looked like Anubis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anubis.
Magomedov thows a leg kick but Anubis checks it
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut.
Anubis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Walad Anubis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anubis scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anubis lands a lovely overhand right.
Anubis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Anubis is out of range.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Anubis.
Anubis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Anubis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Anubis scores with the left hand. Magomedov knows he should have avoided that one.
Anubis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov misses with a leg kick
and Anubis counters with a body kick that stops Magomedov in his tracks momentarily.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis 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.
Anubis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anubis feints and then cracks Magomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magomedov down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Anubis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anubis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anubis keeps Magomedov at a distance using the push kick.
Anubis scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anubis scores with a body shot.
Anubis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anubis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Anubis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Anubis tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Anubis moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Anubis. That one must have hurt.
Anubis with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Anubis misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anubis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anubis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Anubis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anubis.
Anubis slips a straight right by Magomedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walad Anubis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anubis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walad Anubis!
A relieved looking Walad Anubis 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ousmane Cisse (ranked 552 p4p, 444 weight class) and Gunnar Gunnarsson (ranked 80 p4p, 67 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Cisse lands a jab to the head.
Cisse throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild combination.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Cisse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Cisse misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Cisse misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cisse on the side of the head.
Cisse throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Cisse throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cisse.
It seemed like Gunnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson throws out a counter right but Cisse avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Cisse.
Gunnarsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cisse with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunnarsson as he connects with a hook.
Cisse scores with a decent looking hook.
Cisse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Cisse swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cisse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cisse loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Cisse ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Cisse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Cisse.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cisse moves away.
Gunnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cisse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gunnarsson - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisse throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
We've been told by Cisse's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cisse throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Cisse moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cisse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cisse scores with a shot to the body.
Cisse connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
Cisse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Cisse lands a jab to Gunnarsson's midsection.
Cisse throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cisse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Cisse.
Cisse throws a shot to the body.
Cisse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cisse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cisse lands with a shot to the body.
Cisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisse cracks Gunnarsson with an open hand slap.
Gunnarsson misses with a kick to the body
and Cisse counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
A countering left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cisse blocks a jab.
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Cisse's leg. Cisse is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cisse.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gunnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cisse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cisse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cisse just misses with a punch to the body.
Cisse misses the shot to the body.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
Cisse misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Cisse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ousmane Cisse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ousmane Cisse's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cisse.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Cisse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cisse. That did some damage!
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cisse misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cisse.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cisse to score with a decent uppercut.
Cisse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Cisse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Cisse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cisse loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Cisse misses with a left hand
and Gunnarsson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cisse throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson 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.
Cisse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cisse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Cisse misses with a looping left.
Cisse throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Cisse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cisse circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunnarsson scores with the left hand. Cisse knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cisse throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Cisse.
A lazy left from Cisse finds it's target.
Cisse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cisse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cisse misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cisse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Cisse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Cisse is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cisse.
Gunnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot.
Cisse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cisse.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cisse.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Cisse moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cisse.
Gunnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Cisse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cisse misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Cisse misses.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cisse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cisse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cisse throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Cisse misses with a body punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cisse throws a good cross that connects.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Cisse strikes.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ousmane Cisse is winning the standup battle so far.
Cisse connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cisse.
Cisse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Cisse misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Cisse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cisse lands a jab to the nose.
Cisse seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse misses with a shot to the body
and Gunnarsson counters with a body kick that stops Cisse in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cisse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a left to the body.
Cisse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cisse throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Cisse throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cisse misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cisse.
Gunnarsson looks for the body kick but Cisse saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Cisse's belly button to the back.
Cisse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson scores with a counter punch that sends Cisse to the canvas! Gunnarsson smells blood - he's punishing Cisse with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cisse has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 23 p4p, 48 weight class) and Zee Land (ranked 7 p4p, 10 weight class). Land has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zee Land!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Land connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kilgore. Kilgore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Land throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Land swings widly with a right hand
and Kilgore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Land shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilgore as he jumps to the side.
Kilgore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Land stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Land 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.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Land checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Land. That did some damage!
Land avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Land works Kilgore's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Land.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Land smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kilgore slaps away a takedown attempt from Land, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land throws a looping overhand right but Kilgore ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Land moved out of range.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Land throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Land throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilgore.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Land.
Kilgore looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Land throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Land misses with a head kick.
Land finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Land shoots in for a double leg but Kilgore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Land.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Land cracks Kilgore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Land throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Land does no damage.
Land throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Land. Land obviously looking to wear him down.
Land misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Land lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilgore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Land.
Land lands with a right hand.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Land was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Land ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Land misses with a looping left.
Land waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Land defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Land is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Land feints and as Kilgore raises his hands in defense, Land changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Land trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Kilgore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Land trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Land has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Land trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilgore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Land trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Land misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Land avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Kilgore misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kilgore throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
Kilgore swings for the body but Land moves out of range.
Land lands the left hand.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Land.
Kilgore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Land there.
Land throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Land throws a lazy head kick
and Kilgore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Land throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Kilgore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore lands with a cross.
Land tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Land ducked under it nicely.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Land thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Land slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Land, as that shot connected.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Land.
Land with the counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Land's head.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Land's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Land down.
Land misses the jab.
Land rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Land lands a head shot.
Land uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Land can pounce on him.
Land shoots in and drives through. Kilgore sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Land swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Land misses with a low kick.
Kilgore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Land counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Land scrambles back to his feet.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land blocks a leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick.
Land bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore thows a leg kick but Land checks it
and Land counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Land wants to pass the guard but Kilgore is keeping the position.
Kilgore trying to control the position here.
Land stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land being controlled here momentarily.
Kilgore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Land throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Land throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Land ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Land is defended easily by Kilgore.
Land throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Land steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Land fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and Land counters with an inside leg kick.
Kilgore moves forwards but Land connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore is looking to chop away at Land's legs.
Land tries a head kick but it misses.
As Land backs away, Kilgore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kilgore takes a swing at Land's ribcage but misses.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Land.
Land has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Land there as he acknowledges the shot.
Land throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore checks a low kick from Land.
Land throws the left hand but Kilgore avoids the punch easily.
Kilgore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Land misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Land moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Land uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Land takes one to the chin there.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Land fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Land takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Land defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Land feints the counter takedown.
Land darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Land misses with a looping right.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
Land ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Land defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kilgore throws out a leg kick but Land moves out of range and Kilgore only half commits.
Land throws a big counter head kick but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Land is looking to land body kicks.
Land scores with a jab to the head.
Kilgore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Land looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilgore is fending him off so far but Land persists. Nope, Kilgore circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Land can pounce on him.
Land lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilgore's sensitive parts.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to Land's body. Land takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Land moves out of range as Kilgore throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore slips under a jab from Land.
Kilgore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Land throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Kilgore counters with a quick kick to the body but Land blocks it.
Land pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kilgore back to the cage. Land follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Land ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Land.
Land misses with a low kick.
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Land.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilgore. That's going to slow Land down.
Land throws a quick inside leg kick.
Land misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kilgore lands with a shot to the body.
Land tries to move into range but Kilgore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Land checks the leg kick.
Land takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Kilgore is predictable there
and Land counters with a straight right hand.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Land.
Land throws a body kick that misses.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Land uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Land tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the midsection.
Land throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kilgore throws a shot from downtown. Land moves away and avoids it.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Land scores with a nice strike.
Land fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Land checks a low kick from Kilgore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Land moved out of range.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Kilgore - just one landing.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Land manages to avoid it.
Land lands a leg kick that knocks Kilgore off balance momentarily.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Land.
Land uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Land tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kilgore defends well and Land ends up having to push Kilgore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Land.
Land has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Land takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Land swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
Kilgore with a jab.
Kilgore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Land takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good shot there by Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Land swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
No joy there for Kilgore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Land moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Land.
Kilgore misses with a straight left.
Land on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilgore blocks the leg kick.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Land was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land.
Land defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Land changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Land should have avoided that one.
Kilgore blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Land throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Land shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilgore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Land's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Land.
Land steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Land does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Land throws out the jab.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Land throws a low kick but Kilgore moves out of range easily.
Land throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Land's front leg but catches the back leg as Land tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land misses the jab.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Land moves away.
Land swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Land tries to work over Kilgore's front leg with a kick but Kilgore checks it.
Land fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilgore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
Land takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Land can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Land checks the leg kick.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.
Land on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Land throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Land.
Kilgore is looking to score with low kicks.
Land misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilgore moves out of range of the leg kick from Land.
Land avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Land misses the jab.
Land just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Land.
Land catches Kilgore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Land blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Land throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Land is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Land loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Kilgore throws a hook but Land blocks it.
Land slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Land finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Land takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kilgore throws a body punch but Land moves out of range.
Kilgore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Land sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Land connects with a crisp jab.
Land scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Land tries to land a leg kick but Kilgore saw it coming and moves away.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Land has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Kilgore swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Land to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Land moves away.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Land has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Land scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Land drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Land uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kilgore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilgore throws a head kick but Land moves out of range.
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Land.
Land throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Land tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Land misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Land moves out of range of the leg kick from Kilgore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Land checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Land misses with a looping left.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Land.
Kilgore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Land.
Kilgore misses with a body punch
and Land cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Land misses with a looping left.
Land slips a jab from Kilgore.
Land avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Land throws a hook to the side of Kilgore's head but Kilgore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Land misses.
Land looks to land a body kick but Kilgore moved away.
Kilgore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Zee Land in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Land attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zee Land has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Land lands a nice hook to Kilgore's body. Kilgore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Land moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Land with a jab.
Land's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore throws a leg kick but Land moved away.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Land thows a leg kick but Kilgore checks it
and Kilgore counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Land.
Land will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Land slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Land finds it's target.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Land darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Land takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Land.
Land throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilgore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Land defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Land moves out of range of the strikes.
Land finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Land throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore lands a nice hook to Land's body. Land takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Land moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kilgore throws a jab when Land was well out of range.
Kilgore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Land misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Land throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Land tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Land moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Land throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilgore's waist but Kilgore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Land off to one side.
Land is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Land moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Land does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Land's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Land scrambles back to his feet.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Land has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kilgore.
Land needs to keep his hands up - Kilgore had a free shot at his head there.
Kilgore swings for the body but Land moves out of range.
Land is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Land is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilgore.
Land throws a leg kick but Kilgore moved away.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Land.
Land rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
Land swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Land slips a jab from Kilgore.
Land misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land.
Land shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore shows good takedown defense.
Kilgore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zee Land.
Kilgore misses the jab.
It seemed like Land was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore looks to land a combination. Land sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Land throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Land misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Land doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Land throws a sloppy head kick and Kilgore moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Land lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore sizes up Land with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Land doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore with a nice calf kick.
Land uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Land slips a jab from Kilgore.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Land connects with a leg kick.
Kilgore lunges at Land with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Land's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Land misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kilgore, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Tacitus Kilgore 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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