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SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldur Torsten (ranked 969 p4p, 1070 weight class) and Aatreya Mahrishi (ranked 137 p4p, 154 weight class). Torsten comes into the arena with Temple of Odin blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mahrishi's choice of entrance music: On the Precipe of Defeat. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Aatreya Mahrishi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahrishi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahrishi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torsten.
Mahrishi closes the distance and pushes Torsten back into the cage.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Torsten fails to land.
Torsten blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torsten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torsten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahrishi's efforts to push away.
Torsten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten blocking some punches.
Torsten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torsten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torsten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torsten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Torsten fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Torsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Torsten working aggressively here.
Torsten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Torsten.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Torsten's head.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi pushes Torsten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torsten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torsten blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a body shot.
I was talking to Torsten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Torsten.
A right hand to the body from Torsten.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
Torsten lands a left hand.
Torsten tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing Torsten back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Torsten throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Mahrishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torsten ducks right into an uppercut from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Torsten drives through and clinches with Mahrishi against the cage.
Torsten blocks an uppercut.
Torsten is leaning against Mahrishi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Torsten - that landed with a thud.
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body.
Torsten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torsten.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Torsten.
Mahrishi looks winded!
Torsten digs a right hand into Mahrishi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahrishi's gas tank.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torsten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Torsten.
Torsten digs a right hand underneath Mahrishi's ribcage. Mahrishi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torsten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torsten misses with a punch to the body.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Torsten.
Still in the clinch, Torsten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Torsten - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torsten scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Torsten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Torsten.
Torsten works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torsten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Torsten.
A hook to the body from Torsten.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldur Torsten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mahrishi walks into a left hand.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Mahrishi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torsten circles away quickly and effectively.
Torsten slips a jab from Mahrishi.
As Mahrishi backs away, Torsten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Torsten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahrishi with a nice cross.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice uppercut.
Torsten scores with a shot to the body.
Mahrishi misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
 Mahrishi is rocked!
Torsten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahrishi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torsten throwing a counter right hand but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mahrishi is breathing heavily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Torsten! Mahrishi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Colby Gebhardt (ranked 454 p4p, 572 weight class) and Abduwali Hassan (ranked 43 p4p, 54 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Colby Gebhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abduwali Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gebhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Gebhardt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan lands a nice shot that snaps Gebhardt's head back.
Hassan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Gebhardt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hassan scores with a jab to the head.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Gebhardt with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gebhardt.
Hassan slips under a jab.
Hassan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gebhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Gebhardt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gebhardt blocks a head kick by Hassan.
Gebhardt staying out of range there.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Hassan scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Hassan tenderised Gebhardt's leg. Gebhardt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Gebhardt with an uppercut!
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Gebhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gebhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hassan looks to land a right hand but Gebhardt moved out of range.
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hassan moves away.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gebhardt.
Hassan cracks Gebhardt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hassan looks to land a body kick but Gebhardt moved away.
Hassan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gebhardt misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hassan.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
A shot to the body from Hassan misses
enabling Gebhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan is rocked!
Hassan throws a looping overhand right but Gebhardt ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Gebhardt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hassan.
Hassan is still on wobbly legs! Can Gebhardt finish him?
Gebhardt cracks Hassan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hassan falls backwards against the cage. Gebhardt follows up with more strikes that drop Hassan to his knees. Gebhardt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hassan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Gebhardt!
A very excited looking Colby Gebhardt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Abduwali Hassan spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hall (ranked 596 p4p, 1116 weight class) and Jorlan Vieira (ranked 36 p4p, 58 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Andy Shauf: The Magician. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorlan Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall walks into a jab.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Vieira.
 It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
Hall slips a jab from Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Vieira.
Hall moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vieira.
Hall defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Vieira 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.
Vieira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Vieira misses with a combination
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hall.
Hall jumps guard but Vieira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hall decides to pull guard.
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Vieira wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vieira!
Hall taking a breather here.
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieira is defending well.
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Robbie Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira pushes Hall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vieira tries to escape but Hall is in control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to escape but Hall is in control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Vieira. Those never looked like landing.
Robbie Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
As Vieira tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Vieira manages to avoid the attempt.
Vieira misses with a double jab
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vieira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hall's defenses.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall won't allow Vieira to get back to his feet.
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 Robbie Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
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!
Vieira lands the left hand.
Vieira misses with a right hand
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vieira won't be happy with that.
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vieira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Vieira!
Vieira is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vieira wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Vieira moves nicely into side control.
Hall regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieira works his way into side control.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
Vieira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vieira works his way into side control.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hall regains half guard.
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Vieira is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Vieira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorlan Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vieira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabiano Capellio (ranked 490 p4p, 535 weight class) and Duck Dodgers (ranked 69 p4p, 78 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabiano Capellio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capellio gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Capellio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
Capellio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dodgers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dodgers.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Dodgers keeps control of Capellio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Come on Dodgers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodgers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Capellio backwards.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Dodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capellio misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capellio working aggressively here.
Capellio lands a body punch.
Dodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Capellio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Capellio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capellio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capellio misses with a body punch.
Capellio scores with a hook to the body.
Capellio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Dodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Capellio on the inside.
Capellio can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
Capellio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Capellio controls the action.
Dodgers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capellio.
Capellio digs a right hand into Dodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodgers's gas tank.
Dodgers looks winded!
Dodgers tries to throw a body punch but Capellio avoids it by throwing Dodgers back against the cage.
Dodgers tries to work over Capellio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodgers misses with the head strike.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Capellio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers trying to control the position but instead, Capellio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dodgers into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capellio has a couple of punches blocked by Dodgers.
Capellio lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Capellio.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Capellio.
Dodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodgers tries to work over Capellio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capellio digs a right hand underneath Dodgers's ribcage. Dodgers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Capellio scores with a hook to the body.
Capellio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodgers's elbow.
Capellio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodgers.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Capellio.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Dodgers has a couple of punches blocked by Capellio.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Capellio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dodgers misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Capellio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Capellio.
Dodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Capellio blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Dodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dodgers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dodgers on the inside.
Capellio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capellio tries a body shot but Dodgers blocks it.
Dodgers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Capellio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Capellio.
Capellio tries to work over Dodgers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dodgers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dodgers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Capellio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dodgers can turn it around.
Dodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Dodgers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capellio lands a body punch.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
Dodgers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodgers lands with a light punch inside.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Capellio controls his hands.
Capellio misses with the head strike.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio misses with a punch to the body.
Capellio tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Capellio back against the cage.
Capellio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Capellio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers prevents a body shot from Capellio.
Capellio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dodgers taking a breather.
Dodgers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capellio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duck Dodgers 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.
Capellio misses with a looping right.
Dodgers tries to land a leg kick but Capellio saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dodgers. Capellio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Capellio. Those never looked like landing.
Capellio throws a head kick that misses.
Capellio throws a head kick that misses.
Capellio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capellio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dodgers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Capellio looks to land a right hand but Dodgers moved out of range.
Capellio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dodgers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio throws a sloppy head kick
and Dodgers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dodgers avoids the head kick by Capellio.
Fabiano Capellio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capellio throws a nice looking combination but Dodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Capellio misses with a lunging right hand
and Dodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodgers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Capellio misses the jab.
Capellio misses with a head kick.
Capellio misses with a lunging right hand
and Dodgers counters with a nice right hand that sends Capellio toppling to the canvas! Capellio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dodgers finish him?!
 Capellio is rocked!
Capellio throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Capellio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capellio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Capellio seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capellio defending well as Dodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Capellio is looking to counter punch.
Capellio misses with a looping left.
Dodgers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Capellio scores with a nice right hand.
Capellio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Capellio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Capellio misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers throws a push kick but Capellio slaps the foot to one side.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut.
Capellio looks to land a combination but Dodgers avoids it well.
Capellio connects with a crisp jab.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Dodgers tenderised Capellio's leg. Capellio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Duck Dodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Capellio slams his shin into Dodgers's torso.
Capellio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodgers throws out the jab.
Capellio lands a big head kick that sends Dodgers tumbling to the mat! Capellio takes a step backwards and waves Dodgers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dodgers is rocked!
 It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
Capellio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Capellio tries to land a body kick
and Dodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Capellio looks to throw a body kick
and Dodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capellio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dodgers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dodgers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dodgers is still on wobbly legs! Can Capellio finish him?
Dodgers throws a hook to the side of Capellio's head but Capellio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capellio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dodgers seems to have recovered his senses.
Capellio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Capellio throws a body kick that misses
and Dodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Capellio misses
and Dodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Capellio misses with a body kick.
Dodgers throws out a counter right but Capellio avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Dodgers.
Nice body kick from Dodgers.
Capellio misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Dodgers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Capellio.
A little feinted left hand from Capellio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Capellio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodgers throws a body punch but Capellio moves out of range.
Crunch! Capellio slams his shin into Dodgers's torso.
Capellio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dodgers.
Dodgers is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Capellio.
Dodgers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Capellio misses with a combination
and Dodgers counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capellio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Capellio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Capellio throws a right and a left that Dodgers avoids nicely.
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 Fabiano Capellio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duck Dodgers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dodgers blocks a jab.
Dodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capellio moves away.
Capellio lands an overhand right.
Dodgers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dodgers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Capellio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Capellio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Capellio throws a sloppy head kick and Dodgers moves out of range easily.
Dodgers slips under a jab from Capellio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers is looking to slow Capellio down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Capellio.
Capellio cracks Dodgers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dodgers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Capellio finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capellio plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Dodgers to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Dodgers just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fabiano Capellio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 159 p4p, 325 weight class) and Shaquan Woods (ranked 19 p4p, 41 weight class). MacArthur Ii comes to the cage accompanied by Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. 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 30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shaquan Woods!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the leg kick from Woods.
Woods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woods changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii is looking to score with low kicks.
MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick nicely.
Woods scoring well with a low kick there.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii checks a leg kick nicely.
Woods connects with the punch.
Shaquan Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacArthur Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Woods there.
Woods throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Woods feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacArthur Iis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacArthur Ii blocks a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woods takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods connects with an inside leg kick.
Woods attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Woods lands a nice hook to MacArthur Ii's body. MacArthur Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Woods has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Woods connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
Woods throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacArthur Ii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Woods misses with a hook to the body
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
MacArthur Ii defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Woods 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.
Woods lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
Woods throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii jabs Woods right on the nose. Woods blinks but takes it well.
Woods lands with a slapping head kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Ii blocks a leg kick.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
Woods looks for the body kick but MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii throws a solid leg kick but Woods takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for MacArthur Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii walks into a stiff left hand from Woods.
Woods tries a low kick but MacArthur Ii avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Woods.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woods checks it well.
Woods has closed the distance and engaged MacArthur Ii in a clinch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods tries to work over MacArthur Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with the head strike.
Woods misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods.
Woods misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from MacArthur Ii on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woods.
MacArthur Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Woods throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacArthur Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacArthur Ii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Woods tries to work over MacArthur Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Woods misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacArthur Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woods struggles to land a body shot inside as MacArthur Ii controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Ii digs a right hand into Woods's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Woods's gas tank.
Woods looks winded!
MacArthur Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch.
Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
MacArthur Ii lands with a right to the head.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Woods.
A left hand lands to the body for MacArthur Ii.
Woods tries a body shot but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Woods.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook 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!
MacArthur Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Woods or not.
MacArthur Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii digs a right hand into Woods's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Woods's gas tank.
MacArthur Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur Ii tries to throw a body punch but Woods avoids it by throwing MacArthur Ii back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
Woods goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacArthur Ii.
A right hook to the body lands for MacArthur Ii.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii - that landed with a thud.
MacArthur Ii tries to throw a body punch but Woods avoids it by throwing MacArthur Ii back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
MacArthur Ii digs a right hand underneath Woods's ribcage. Woods let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacArthur Ii lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii - that landed with a thud.
MacArthur Ii pushes Woods back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacArthur Ii presses Woods against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii cracks Woods with an open hand slap.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Woods 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.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick, looking for Woods's leg but Woods calmly moves out of range.
Woods steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii avoids the head kick by Woods.
Woods tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods moves out of range of the body kick.
Woods is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Woods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Ii lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.
MacArthur Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Woods.
Decent striking displayed by Woods there.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Woods avoids it.
Woods throws a head kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods blocks a low kick nicely.
MacArthur Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
MacArthur Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
MacArthur Ii wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Woods moves forwards but MacArthur Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacArthur Ii connects with the punch.
Woods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Woods misses
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
Some bone on bone action there as MacArthur Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Woods lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacArthur Ii's sensitive parts.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii thumps Woods with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes one on the button.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Woods jabs at MacArthur Ii's body.
MacArthur Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Woods will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur Ii throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Shaquan Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii scores with a kick to the body.
Woods connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Woods throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii with the inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Woods checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Woods lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woods throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacArthur Ii.
Woods bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand right.
Woods moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Woods misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacArthur Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woods tries to clinch but MacArthur Ii moves away
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Woods's knee momentarily.
Woods attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Woods throws a low kick, looking for MacArthur Ii's leg but MacArthur Ii calmly moves out of range.
Woods throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
Woods ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacArthur Ii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii throws a low kick but Woods moves out of range easily.
MacArthur Ii scores with a decent looking hook.
MacArthur Ii scores with a push kick.
Woods has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
MacArthur Ii lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Woods checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woods defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Woods has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Ii.
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No joy there for Woods, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacArthur Ii checks the leg kick.
Woods's corner calls for a 1-2. Woods obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Woods takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woods's sensitive parts.
MacArthur Ii has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Woods swings for the body but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
A punch combination from Woods misses.
MacArthur Ii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Woods's head.
MacArthur Ii lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii scores with a leg kick.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Woods's knee momentarily.
MacArthur Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Woodss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Woods misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a solid body kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body.
Woods takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacArthur Ii connects with an inside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
MacArthur Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woods.
Woods throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body kick from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArthur Ii. That snapped Woods's head back.
MacArthur Ii jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Woods avoids it.
A cross from MacArthur Ii lands.
MacArthur Ii cracks a nice hook into Woods's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii punishes Woods's body with a nice straight punch.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
MacArthur Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woods. That did some damage!
MacArthur Ii cracks Woods with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Woods on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacArthur Ii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Woods misses with a straight right.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab. Woods acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacArthur Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
MacArthur Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Woods has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Woods there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacArthur Ii connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Woods is looking to clinch but MacArthur Ii is avoiding it.
MacArthur Ii cracks Woods with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woods cracks MacArthur Ii with an open hand slap.
Woods's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woods misses with a body shot.
Woods connects with a right hand. MacArthur Ii shakes it off.
Woods takes one to the side of the head.
Woods blocks a head kick by MacArthur Ii.
Woods misses with a looping left.
Woods misses with a hook.
Angus MacArthur Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
A jab from MacArthur Ii finds it's way through Woods's defenses.
Woods lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Woods is looking to clinch.
MacArthur Ii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woods misses with a body punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Woods chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Ii can pounce on him.
MacArthur Ii lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii keeps Woods at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Ii blocks a jab.
MacArthur Ii half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Woods fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Ii 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.
Woods takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woods moves into range and connects with a jab.
Woods walks into a left hand.
Woods takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from MacArthur Ii.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacArthur Ii.
Woods misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacArthur Ii jabs Woods right on the nose. Woods blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Ii 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 Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
A relieved looking Angus MacArthur Ii 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keywon Reeves (ranked 296 p4p, 544 weight class) and Alborz Mumu (ranked 43 p4p, 67 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reeves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ace Hood - We Ball. Alborz Mumu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keywon Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu misses with a kick to the body.
Reeves half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alborz Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeves walks into a stiff left hand from Mumu.
It looks like Keywon Reeves has been cut.
Reeves lands a really nice looking cross but Mumu seems unphased.
Reeves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Mumu 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.
Reeves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu throws out a counter right but Reeves avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves misses with a hook.
Mumu throws a wild body kick that Reeves sees coming a mile off.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Reeves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu. Mumu obviously looking to wear him down.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mumu. Reeves shrugs it off though.
Mumu lands a slapping body shot.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu is looking to slow Reeves down with leg kicks.
Mumu looks to land a left hand but Reeves moved out of range nicely.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Reeves saw that one coming.
Mumu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu misses with a shot to the body
and Reeves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reeves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mumu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mumu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu throws a shot to the body.
Mumu cracks Reeves with a hook to the temple - Reeves is on wobbly legs here! Mumu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Reeves falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mumu wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alborz Mumu!
Alborz Mumu 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Harris Reed (ranked 134 p4p, 253 weight class) and Olyn Seran (ranked 22 p4p, 40 weight class). Reed's entrance music is Beethoven's 5th Symphony. A fine choice. Seran has chosen Sound of Silence - Disturbed as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harris Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed misses with a hook
and Seran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seran.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seran tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Seran back against the cage.
Reed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seran lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seran has gone for a leg lock! Reed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Seran's guard.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed postures up in Seran's guard and throws a big left but Seran blocks it.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Seran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed distracts Seran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seran's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seran keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seran managing to control the position.
Seran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reed passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Reed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seran is trying to trip Reed. He has hold of a leg but Reed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Seran persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Seran stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seran preventing the sweep.
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seran passes into half guard.
Seran is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed working a defensive guard but Seran manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed is not content to let Seran control the position.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Seran is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeds head.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olyn Seran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Seran slips a straight right by Reed.
Seran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Seran gets a clinch.
Reed is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Seran's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Seran blocking some punches.
Reed breaks the clinch.
Reed misses with a combination
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reed defends well and Seran ends up having to push Reed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed misses the body punch
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed lands a body shot.
Seran has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed cracks Seran with a nice body shot.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Reed.
Seran working aggressively here.
Reed lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Reed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Reed - that landed with a thud.
Seran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
Seran blocking some punches.
Seran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reed.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Reed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seran regains guard immediately.
Reed trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reed passes into half guard.
Seran actively working from the bottom here.
Seran makes his way to full guard, as Reed worked for a kimura.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Seran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seran passes into half guard.
Seran is working for a kimura but Reed is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harris Reed.
Well Reed 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harris Reed!
During a confident post fight interview, Harris Reed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 12 p4p, 33 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. Morrison has chosen Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Morrison.
Cressbeckler staying out of range there.
Cressbeckler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Cressbeckler lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cressbeckler.
Morrison catches Cressbeckler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cressbeckler throws a wild body kick that Morrison sees coming a mile off.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cressbeckler can pounce on him.
Nice straight punches there by Morrison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morrison.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cressbeckler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison 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.
Cressbeckler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Cressbeckler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cressbeckler scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Cressbeckler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Cressbeckler avoids it well.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook to the body
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison misses with a combination
and Cressbeckler counters with a low kick, right behind Morrison 's knee.
Morrison lands with a hook. Cressbeckler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cressbeckler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morrison misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cressbeckler there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler connects with a crisp jab.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cressbeckler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but Cressbeckler seems unphased.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick that misses.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Morrison sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morrison gets the takedown into side control.
Cressbeckler throws Morrison to one side and escapes!
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Morrison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cressbeckler. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.
Morrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison cracks Cressbeckler with an open hand slap.
Cressbeckler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cressbeckler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws out a powerful jab.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick as Morrison jumps back.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cressbeckler but Cressbeckler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Cressbeckler counters with a quick kick to the body but Morrison blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
Morrison slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Morrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cressbeckler doesn't seem phased though.
Cressbeckler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cressbeckler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cressbeckler at a distance.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Cressbeckler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrison.
Morrison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler tries to sprawl but Morrison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cressbeckler pushes Morrison off and gets back to his feet.
Cressbeckler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison jabs at Cressbeckler's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cressbeckler.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Cressbeckler ducks down to avoid it.
Morrison moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cressbeckler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morrison.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Joad Cressbeckler is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler tries to land a body kick
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison misses the body punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice leg kick.
Morrison checks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cressbeckler cracks Morrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cressbeckler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cressbeckler on his heels. He'll look to pass Cressbeckler's guard now, I'm sure.
Cressbeckler has his feet on Morrison's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morrison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cressbeckler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Cressbeckler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morrison with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cressbeckler.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Cressbeckler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morrison momentarily.
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cressbeckler is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Cressbeckler circles away and we're back to standing.
Joad Cressbeckler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cressbeckler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cressbeckler scores with a push kick.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws out a leg kick but Morrison moves out of range and Cressbeckler only half commits.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Morrison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cressbeckler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Morrison moved away.
Cressbeckler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrison to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrison shoots in and drives through. Cressbeckler sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Cressbeckler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cressbeckler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morrison on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cressbeckler in his tracks.
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That kick from Cressbeckler tenderised Morrison's leg. Morrison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cressbeckler tries to land a front kick but Morrison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Morrison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morrison.
Cressbeckler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Morrison misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that second 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.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Cressbeckler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison checks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler wants to land a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Cressbeckler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Cressbeckler is just out of range.
Cressbeckler thinks about countering with a body kick.
Morrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison shoots in and bounces Cressbeckler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cressbeckler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler managing to control the position.
Morrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cressbeckler's head.
Cressbeckler controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cressbeckler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Morrison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrison jabs Cressbeckler right on the nose. Cressbeckler blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cressbeckler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cressbeckler misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison with a hook.
Cressbeckler staying out of range there.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison ducks right into an uppercut from Cressbeckler.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Cressbeckler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morrison blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Morrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
A big right from Cressbeckler misses.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to the head.
Morrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cressbeckler. That one must have hurt.
Cressbeckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cressbeckler counters with a low kick, right behind Morrison 's knee.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler tries to score with a low kick but Morrison moves his leg out of the way.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cressbeckler punishes Morrison's body with a nice straight punch.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison throws an off balance right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Cressbeckler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrison.
Cressbeckler tries to improve position but can't.
Cressbeckler can't do much from the bottom here.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Morrison misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison scores with punches from side control.
Morrison tries to score with some ground and pound. Cressbeckler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Frank Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Cressbeckler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
What's Cressbeckler going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Morrison working the ground and pound but Cressbeckler is defending the strikes.
Morrison trying to control the action but Cressbeckler is working from the bottom.
Morrison working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cressbeckler struggling a bit here.
Morrison works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morrison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cressbeckler dodges the ground and pound from Morrison.
Morrison landing a few strikes.
Cressbeckler is trying to improve his position.
Morrison tries to advance to mount but Cressbeckler denies him.
Morrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cressbeckler keeps working.
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.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Morrison swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cressbeckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison avoids the head kick by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Cressbeckler's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Morrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Cressbeckler's head.
Cressbeckler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Cressbeckler tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Morrison checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cressbeckler moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Cressbeckler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cressbeckler lands a head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
As Morrison backs away, Cressbeckler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
Cressbeckler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morrison.
Morrison swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body. Cressbeckler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cressbeckler tried to score with a low kick but Morrison checks it.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cressbeckler.
Morrison dives in and grabs Cressbeckler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cressbeckler pushes down on Morrison's head and hops out.
Cressbeckler looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Cressbeckler with the inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrison is out of range and Cressbeckler settles back down.
Cressbeckler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice straight punches there by Cressbeckler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cressbeckler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cressbeckler. Beautiful body shot.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Cressbeckler shows good takedown defense.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Morrison.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Cressbeckler avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
Morrison scores with a body shot.
Cressbeckler tries to work over Morrison's front leg with a kick but Morrison checks it.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cressbeckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Cressbeckler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Morrison blocks the low kick.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrison to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Cressbeckler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrison checks it well.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab from Morrison.
Cressbeckler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cressbeckler throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Morrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cressbeckler with a body shot.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Cressbeckler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cressbeckler can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Cressbeckler - just one landing.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Cressbeckler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morrison cracks Cressbeckler with a good jab.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Morrison checks it.
Morrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Morrison defending well as Cressbeckler loads up on a big left hand.
Cressbeckler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick that misses.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cressbeckler is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head but Cressbeckler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cressbeckler throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cressbeckler's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison trying to control but Cressbeckler is working from the bottom.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cressbeckler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison postures up in Cressbeckler's guard and throws a big left but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Morrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joad Cressbeckler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cressbeckler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
Joad Cressbeckler retains his welterweight title!
Joad Cressbeckler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Frank Morrison had this to say: 'This is no place for cowards'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 18 p4p, 105 weight class) and Johnny Albatross (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). Hlervu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart (Jeris Johnson Remix). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albatross throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Albatross cracks Hlervu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Albatross scoring well with a low kick there.
Albatross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hlervu misses with a body punch
letting Albatross counter with a right hand.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Albatross! But no joy.
Albatross throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hlervu throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Hlervu.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Albatross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Albatross slips a jab from Hlervu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albatross. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu moves out of range as Albatross throws a body kick.
Albatross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Albatross misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Hlervu dips to his left and cracks Albatross with an uppercut!
Albatross avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
A lazy left from Albatross finds it's target.
Albatross scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross punishes Hlervu's body with a nice straight punch.
Albatross looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Albatross.
Albatross works the jab nicely.
Albatross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hlervu. Hlervu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Albatross.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Hlervu's belly button to the back.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hlervu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Albatross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hlervu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albatross lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hlervu's sensitive parts.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Albatross moved out of range nicely.
Albatross tries a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hlervu takes a swing at Albatross's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Albatross misses its intended target.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Hlervu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Albatross moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Albatross lands a nice hook to Hlervu's body. Hlervu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross scores with a spinning back kick!
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hlervu. That did some damage!
Hlervu jabs at Albatross's body.
Hlervu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Hlervu walks into a straight right hand from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Albatross dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hlervu. That did some damage!
Albatross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Albatross misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Albatross.
Jab from Albatross.
Hlervu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Hlervu moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
Nice shot by Albatross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross feints and then cracks Hlervu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hlervu down.
A big left from Albatross misses.
Hlervu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albatross shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hlervu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Albatross misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Albatross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Albatross is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hlervu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu misses with a looping right.
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Hlervu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Good work by Hlervu as he checks the leg kick.
Albatross's corner calls for a 1-2. Albatross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross thumps Hlervu with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Hlervu.
Albatross lands with a cross.
Albatross scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross dominated 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.
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
Albatross fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hlervu on the side of the head.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hlervu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Johnny Albatross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Albatross.
Albatross cracks Hlervu with an open hand slap.
Hlervu misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hlervu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hlervu checks a leg kick.
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!
Albatross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Hlervu moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
Albatross thumps Hlervu with a low kick.
Hlervu connects with a nice looking jab.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hlervu lands with an uppercut that bounces Albatross off the cage and back into range.
Albatross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hlervu in his tracks.
Albatross scores with the left hand. Hlervu knows he should have avoided that one.
Hlervu misses the jab.
Albatross with a hook.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Hlervu slips a straight right by Albatross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Albatross throws a wild body kick that Hlervu sees coming a mile off.
Albatross scores with a sloppy right hand. Hlervu should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Albatross.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hlervu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Albatross swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu misses with a looping right.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Albatross.
Hlervu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of Albatross's head but Albatross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albatross connects with a looping right hand.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albatross.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hlervu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnny Albatross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Albatross.
Hlervu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Albatross chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Albatross cracks Hlervu with an open hand slap.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu needs to keep his hands up - Albatross had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Hlervu lands.
Hlervu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick from Albatross misses.
Hlervu throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlervu lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu misses with a hook.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Albatross.
Hlervu moves out of range as Albatross strikes.
Albatross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Albatross misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
Albatross fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hlervu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Donk. Albatross catches Hlervu right on the button with a cross.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu clobbers Albatross with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
A big right from Hlervu misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as Hlervu blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross connects with a body shot that sends Hlervu's belly button to the back.
Hlervu is looking to clinch.
Hlervu staying out of range there.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
Albatross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Albatross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Albatross motions for Hlervu to come forward. Albatross throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu defending well as Albatross loads up on a big left hand.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albatross cracks Hlervu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hlervu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Albatross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albatross scores with a hook.
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Albatross.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
Albatross tries a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Albatross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Albatross is out of range.
Hlervu doesn't manage to clinch there - Albatross circles away.
Nice shot by Hlervu.
Hlervu walks into a left hand.
Hlervu throws a jab when Albatross was well out of range.
Albatross walks into a left hand.
Albatross lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Hlervu's head.
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Albatross scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albatross scores with a body shot.
Albatross is looking to chop away at Hlervu's legs.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross connects with a right hand. Hlervu shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Albatross comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Albatross throws a nice inside leg kick.
Albatross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Albatross takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Albatross throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Albatross.
Albatross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Albatross misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Albatross.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
Albatross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hlervu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albatross swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Albatross uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Albatross avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu thuds his right hand into Albatross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
Albatross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Albatross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Albatross scores with a leg kick.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross lands a leg kick that knocks Hlervu off balance momentarily.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Albatross catches Hlervu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Albatross misses the jab.
Nice shot by Hlervu.
Albatross misses with a low kick as Hlervu jumps back.
Albatross cracks a nice hook into Hlervu's ribs.
Albatross tries a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross really dominated that round.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hlervu slips a straight right by Albatross.
Albatross throws a poor cross that misses
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
Hlervu throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
That kick from Albatross tenderised Hlervu's leg. Hlervu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hlervu throws a looping overhand right but Albatross ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross just misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu misses with a right hand
and Albatross counters with an outside leg kick.
Albatross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Albatross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Albatross lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hlervu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hlervu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albatross throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Good shot there by Albatross.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Albatross's shoulder, as Albatross tries to avoid the shot.
Albatross feints and then cracks Hlervu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hlervu down.
Albatross lands with a hook. Hlervu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Albatross throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlervu throws a hook but Albatross blocks it.
Albatross fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hlervu is out of range.
Hlervu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Albatross under the eye.
Hlervu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Albatross misses.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Albatross keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Albatross avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albatross thumps Hlervu with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross cracks Hlervu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hlervu tries to clinch up but Albatross circles away and keeps his distance.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Albatross clobbers Hlervu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Hlervu lands with a shot to the body.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
Albatross throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Hlervu lands with an overhand left.
Albatross throws a chopping leg kick but Hlervu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Hlervu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Albatross. Albatross obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross punishes Hlervu's body with a nice straight punch.
Albatross is looking to score with low kicks.
Hlervu throws a hook but Albatross avoids it easily.
Albatross misses with a straight right.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlervu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Albatross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hlervu checks it well.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlervu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Albatross scores with a jab. Hlervu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu moves out of range of the strikes.
Hlervu pushes Albatross up against the cage in a clinch.
Albatross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Albatross throws a solid leg kick but Hlervu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Albatross.
Albatross scores with a nice head shot.
Hlervu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross blocks a jab.
Hlervu misses with a hook. Albatross ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albatross was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
It seemed like Albatross was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hlervu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albatross.
Albatross throws a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Albatross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hlervu scores with a punch to the head.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Albatross dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Albatross misses the shot to the body.
Albatross throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
An inside leg kick lands from Albatross.
Albatross misses with a straight left.
Hlervu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Albatross lands a jab.
Albatross throws a chopping leg kick but Hlervu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Albatross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Albatross.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Albatross misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu scores with a punch to the head.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Albatross momentarily.
Albatross moves out of range of the strikes.
Albatross throws a leg kick that misses.
Albatross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Albatross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hlervu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Hlervu tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hlervu moves out of range of the leg kick from Albatross.
Hlervu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a right hand
and Albatross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hlervu misses with a body punch
and Albatross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlervu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hlervu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Albatross lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albatross misses with a left hand
and Albatross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Albatross manages to avoid it.
Albatross lands the left hand.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
Hlervu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Albatross.
A jab lands there for Albatross.
Albatross lands with a good body shot.
Albatross jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Hlervu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albatross misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albatross misses with a body shot.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu checks a leg kick.
Albatross fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hlervu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Albatross takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Hlervu slips the punch.
Albatross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Albatross throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Albatross darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Albatross misses
and Hlervu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Albatross lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu tries to clinch but Albatross moves out of range.
Albatross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Albatross throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.
Hlervu lands a head shot.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by Albatross.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hlervu moves out of range of the body kick.
Hlervu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Albatross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albatross scores with a jab. Hlervu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hlervu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Albatross misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Johnny Albatross is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albatross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Albatross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Albatross winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Albatross!
An out of breath Johnny Albatross 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Greene (ranked 23 p4p, 57 weight class) and Antonio Tarver (ranked 3 p4p, 4 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Greene!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Tarver!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarver tries to sprawl but Greene drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tarver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene is keen to just control but Tarver is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tarver sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is thwarting Tarver's attempts to control the position.
Greene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tarver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greene.
Tarver wants to sweep but Greene has passed to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Greene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greene looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tarver wants to control but Greene postures up.
Tarver is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarver gets back to half guard.
Greene is trying to control the action in half guard but Tarver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tarver still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tarver has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Tarver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Greene has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying to control Tarver's posture but Tarver avoids it.
Greene is looking for a sweep.
Tarver wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greene, who protects the arm well.
Tarver tries for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Tarver wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tarver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tarver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tarver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greene is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tarver off and has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver prevents Greene from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Greene dominated 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.
Tarver tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarver can do to turn this around?
Greene looks for a takedown but Tarver sprawls well.
Tarver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Tarver is quick to defend against it.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarver tries to sprawl out of it but Greene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarver is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.
Tarver takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver pulls Greene into guard.
Greene trying to control but Tarver is working from the bottom.
Tarver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tarver manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Greene has Tarver in his guard.
Tarver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tarver has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Greene wants to sweep here but Tarver controlling him for the moment.
Tarver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tarver won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Tarver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarver forces his way into half guard.
Greene tries to get to full guard but Tarver has control of the leg.
Tarver is looking to take a break and control but Greene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greene knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tarver content to control rather than advance.
Greene is not content to let Tarver control the position.
Tarver prevents Greene from improving his position.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
Greene is defending against the submission attempts here by Tarver.
Tarver wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tarver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver forces Greene back against the cage and clinches.
Tarver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greene manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Tarver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tarver rushes Greene and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Greene jumps guard but Tarver stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
Tarver slows down the pace here.
Tarver prevents the takedown attempt.
Tarver jumps guard but Greene stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Greene has his foot on Tarver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tarver works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Greene wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Tarver pushes his legs off easily.
Red Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tarver defends well.
Tarver trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tarver tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Tarver doesn't manage to clinch there - Greene circles away.
Tarver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarver tries to clinch there but Greene circles away.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Tarver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antonio Tarver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown but Tarver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greene shoots in for a double leg but Tarver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tarver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Tarver tries to get set, Greene tries to push him back and clinch up but Tarver manages to avoid the attempt.
Greene manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarver on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarver's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarver had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Greene is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarver is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tarver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tarver is trying to keep Greene in close.
Tarver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver has an active guard here but Greene has managed to pass into half guard.
Tarver trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Greene clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tarver tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarver defends it nicely.
Tarver swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antonio Tarver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarver is looking to clinch.
Greene half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greene clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarver jumps guard but Greene stands there with Tarver around his waist. Tarver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene looking to slow down the pace here.
Greene blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but Greene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Red Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Tarver.
Greene is looking to control Tarver's arms but Tarver gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greene has his back to the cage.
Tarver manages to pull guard.
Greene drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tarver looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tarver looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tarver!
Greene gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tarver prevents Greene from improving his position.
Tarver trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greene knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tarver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
Tarver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greene is staying active underneath Tarver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Greene slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Greene is trying to control the position but Tarver postures up.
Tarver wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tarver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Tarver defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarver happy to just control the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Tarver dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tarver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarver takes the fight into the clinch.
Tarver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greene jumps guard but Tarver stands there with Greene around his waist. Greene gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tarver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tarver tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tarver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greene to keep the fight standing.
Red Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Tarver.
Tarver tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene tries to pull guard but Tarver won't allow it.
Tarver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greene walks away with a smile on his face. Tarver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tarver is looking to clinch.
Tarver tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tarver clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tarver fending off the submission attempt from Greene.
Greene working for a choke but Tarver reverses nicely into Greene 's guard.
Greene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tarver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Greene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking for a sweep.
Greene sneaks back into half guard.
Tarver wants to work for an arm triangle but Greene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tarver wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Greene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tarver pulls his head out easily.
Tarver wants to pass to mount but Greene is defending the position.
Tarver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tarver is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greene is staying active underneath Tarver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tarver is looking for a kimura but Greene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tarver to get the leverage.
Greene is staying active underneath Tarver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Tarver trying to control from Greene's half guard. Greene has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greene has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Greene!
Red Greene is the new super heavyweight champion!
Red Greene gave a mention to Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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