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DMMA 222 Roos vs Widenose PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klinx Maxwell (ranked 3244 p4p, 3128 weight class) and Thufir Hawat (ranked 402 p4p, 391 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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178
14 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klinx Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell tries to clinch up.
Maxwell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maxwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawat sprawls well. He's pushed Maxwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawat throws a lazy head kick
and Maxwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maxwell lands with a right to the head.
Hawat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawat avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Hawat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawat swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maxwell is defended easily by Hawat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawat throws a leg kick that misses.
Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawat was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maxwell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hawat lands a nice looking body kick.
Maxwell darts in and clinches Hawat up against the cage.
Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
Maxwell lands a shoulder strike.
Hawat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Hawat is blocking nicely.
Hawat blocks an uppercut.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hawat is pressed up against the cage. Maxwell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hawat down to the mat. Hawat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hawat defending well as Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Maxwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawat sprawls well. He's pushed Maxwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Hawat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maxwell moves away.
Hawat misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Maxwell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat lands a front kick.
Maxwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawat counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Hawat.
Hawat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Hawat tries to get set, Maxwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Hawat manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawat tries to keep at a distance but Maxwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maxwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Maxwell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawat circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Hawat.
Maxwell clinches.
Hawat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maxwell is keeping busy.
Maxwell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawat.
Hawat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thufir Hawat will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maxwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maxwell somewhat.
Hawat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maxwell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hawat.
Hawat swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.
Klinx Maxwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxwell lunges at Hawat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawat's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxwell wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat with the inside leg kick.
Maxwell closes the distance and clinches.
Maxwell connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Hawat managing to block the knees to the body from Maxwell.
Maxwell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hawat is defending well.
Maxwell has Hawat pressed against the cage, preventing Hawat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hawat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hawat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maxwell tries a knee to the head but Hawat blocks it.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hawat just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell stalling in the clinch but Hawat improves position.
Hawat has Maxwell pushed against the cage.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but Hawat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hawat tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Hawat back against the cage.
Maxwell tries a body shot but Hawat blocks it.
Hawat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Maxwell on the inside.
Maxwell fails to pull guard.
Maxwell works on Hawat's body with a couple of short punches.
Maxwell with a knee to the head.
Maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hawat fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hawat avoids it.
Hawat tries to throw a body punch but Maxwell avoids it by throwing Hawat back against the cage.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Hawat blocks with his arms.
Hawat controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
Maxwell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell looking for a takedown.
Hawat misses with a punch to the body.
Hawat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawat misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell with a poor takedown
and Hawat counters with a left to the body.
Hawat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maxwell closes the distance and pushes Hawat back into the cage.
Hawat missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawat blocks it with crossed arms.
Maxwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hawat is defending well for now.
Hawat lands a hook that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head.
Maxwell misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxwell is trying to pull guard but Hawat has him pressed against the cage.
Hawat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell is looking for a takedown.
Maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Hawat is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klinx Maxwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maxwell blocks the body kick.
Maxwell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maxwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawat misses with a body kick.
Hawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxwell has managed to clinch.
Hawat has had enough of the clinch but Maxwell keeps him there for the moment.
Hawat just leaning against Maxwell, taking a breather.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hawat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Hawat as Maxwell shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Hawat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hawat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Maxwell misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat throws the kick towards the body but Maxwell avoids it.
Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawat.
Maxwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
Hawat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maxwell with a body shot.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawat defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klinx Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawat throws a body shot but no joy.
Maxwell moves into range and clinches up with Hawat.
Maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maxwell pushes off an throws an elbow but Hawat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maxwell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell lands a knee to the head.
Maxwell misses with a knee strike.
Hawat cracks Maxwell with a nice body shot.
Maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hawat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maxwell fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat misses with a body shot.
Maxwell staying out of range there.
Hawat misses with an uppercut. Maxwell saw that one coming.
Maxwell darts in looking for a takedown but Hawat gets double underhooks and turns Maxwell into the cage.
Hawat blocks an elbow strike.
Maxwell wants a takedown.
Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawat breaks from the clinch.
Thufir Hawat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawat swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maxwell is defended easily by Hawat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Maxwell lands a right hand.
Hawat slows down the pace here.
Hawat prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawat has had enough of the clinch but Maxwell keeps him there for the moment.
Maxwell has a couple of punches blocked by Hawat.
Hawat wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thufir Hawat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawat 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thufir Hawat!
Thufir Hawat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ger McDonnell (ranked 1248 p4p, 2470 weight class) and Carter Williams (ranked 163 p4p, 311 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
McDonnell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
McDonnell needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
McDonnell clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williams 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.
McDonnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams moves into the clinch.
McDonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonnell cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
McDonnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range and Williams settles back down.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonnell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a hook.
Ger McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and McDonnell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a low kick but McDonnell avoids it.
Williams scores with the left hand. McDonnell knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Williams.
McDonnell lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams with the counter takedown but McDonnell avoids it easily.
McDonnell is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from McDonnell misses its target.
McDonnell misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Williams.
McDonnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
McDonnell blocks the body kick.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from McDonnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by McDonnell.
Williams looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Williams lands the left hand.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - McDonnell coming out on top.
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!
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonnell but McDonnell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonnell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams moves forwards but McDonnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams is looking to chop away at McDonnell's legs.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
A big left from Williams misses.
McDonnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from McDonnell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell lands a jab.
McDonnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
That kick from Williams tenderised McDonnell's leg. McDonnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDonnell swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws out a counter right but McDonnell avoids it with no problem.
McDonnell lands an overhand right.
Williams misses with a hook
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Williams looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
McDonnell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonnell digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
McDonnell checks a low kick from Williams.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams wants to counter the offense by McDonnell and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ger McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonnell's head backwards.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
McDonnell checks a low kick from Williams.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell.
A low kick lands for Williams.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Williams.
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
Williams throws a nice head kick!
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell lands a slapping body shot.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams walks into a jab.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a leg kick
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonnell lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams stuns McDonnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams has McDonnell up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonnell blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from McDonnell.
Williams is breathing heavily.
A short left from McDonnell.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonnell checks it well.
McDonnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
Williams thuds a left hand into McDonnell's body.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonnell's head.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell scores with a hook.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range and Williams settles back down.
McDonnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
Williams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
McDonnell lands with a cross.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell.
Williams wants to clinch.
McDonnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams pushes McDonnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williams cracks McDonnell with an open hand slap.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
McDonnell lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams missing with a left hand there. McDonnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams thows a leg kick but McDonnell checks it
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams slips a straight right by McDonnell.
Williams thuds a left hand into McDonnell's body.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
McDonnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws out a powerful jab.
McDonnell slips a jab from Williams.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonnell's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a left hand
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonnell misses the jab.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
Williams misses with a low kick.
McDonnell is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ger McDonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDonnell 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
Ger McDonnell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Snappy Whiplash (ranked 975 p4p, 1303 weight class) and Kotaro Asakura (ranked 66 p4p, 96 weight class). Whiplash's entrance music is Rapt (TRZTN Remix) - Karen O. A fine choice. Asakura has chosen Venom by $ B 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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145
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12 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Snappy Whiplash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kotaro Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiplash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asakura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whiplash lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura cracks Whiplash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
 It looks like Snappy Whiplash has been cut.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Asakura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Whiplash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Whiplash does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Whiplash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whiplash throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura throws a leg kick
enabling Whiplash to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Whiplash off the cage and back into range.
Whiplash lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whiplash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Whiplash's head but Whiplash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiplash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura throws a head kick but Whiplash moves out of range.
Whiplash scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura misses the body punch
and Whiplash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whiplash has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash moves out of range of the leg kick from Asakura.
Whiplash feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Whiplash misses with a straight left.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whiplash throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
Whiplash misses with a hook.
Whiplash moves into the clinch.
Asakura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Whiplash pushes Asakura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whiplash struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whiplash misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Whiplash has the dominant position.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Asakura breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura throws a lazy head kick
and Whiplash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a hook.
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!
Asakura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asakura tries to move into range but Whiplash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Whiplash has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
Whiplash clinches.
Whiplash lands a takedown into guard.
Whiplash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asakura is keeping the position for now.
Whiplash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
Whiplash controlling from the top position.
Whiplash slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whiplash trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Whiplash uses his free foot to push down on Asakura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asakura.
Whiplash sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Whiplash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Whiplash dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whiplash's corner calls for a 1-2. Whiplash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Asakura scores with a leg kick.
Asakura is looking to chop away at Whiplash's legs.
Whiplash looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asakura catches Whiplash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Whiplash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura scores with a nice strike.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiplash moves away.
Asakura throws a hook but Whiplash avoids it easily.
Asakura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Whiplash moved out of range nicely.
Snappy Whiplash is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Whiplash misses its intended target.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Whiplash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whiplash.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Whiplash sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whiplash to score with a decent uppercut.
Asakura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whiplash. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whiplash misses the jab.
Asakura defending well as Whiplash loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Whiplash is rocked!
Whiplash missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Whiplash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asakura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asakura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whiplash doesn't seem bothered though.
Whiplash seems to have got his legs back now.
Whiplash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiplash misses with the body kick
and Asakura counters with an inside leg kick.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
Whiplash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Whiplash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kotaro Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whiplash with the inside leg kick.
Whiplash misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Asakura.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiplash darts in and clinches Asakura up against the cage.
Asakura is trying to push Whiplash away but Whiplash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Asakura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whiplash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Whiplash has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whiplash misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whiplash lands with a light punch inside.
Whiplash misses with a body punch.
Whiplash misses with some punches.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiplash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snappy Whiplash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whiplash is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asakura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whiplash lands with a left to the head.
Asakura misses with an elbow strike.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiplash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Whiplash misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Whiplash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whiplash throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whiplash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Whiplash moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asakura connects with a body shot that sends Whiplash's belly button to the back.
Asakura checks a low kick from Whiplash.
Whiplash connects with a body shot that sends Asakura's belly button to the back.
Asakura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whiplash looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Whiplash loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura scores with a jab. Whiplash acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Whiplash misses.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiplash was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Whiplash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whiplash.
Whiplash tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Whiplash lands with an uppercut that bounces Asakura off the cage and back into range.
Whiplash attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Whiplash throws a good cross that connects.
Whiplash avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Asakura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whiplash misses with a few strikes there.
Asakura lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Whiplash.
Whiplash tries to work over Asakura's front leg with a kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiplash misses with a straight right.
Asakura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Whiplash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whiplash throws a hook to the side of Asakura's head but Asakura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiplash thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.
Asakura moves forwards but Whiplash connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asakura scores with a body shot.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura lands an overhand right.
Asakura thuds his right hand into Whiplash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Whiplash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
A countering left hand to the body from Asakura misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Whiplash forces Asakura back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash pushes Asakura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whiplash misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asakura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asakura. Whiplash shrugs it off though.
Whiplash jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whiplash scores with the left hand. Asakura knows he should have avoided that one.
Asakura scores with a jab 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!
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
Whiplash rushes Asakura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura cracks Whiplash with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiplash.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kotaro Asakura.
I think Asakura 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kotaro Asakura!
Kotaro Asakura 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 Jian Zhao (ranked 996 p4p, 1231 weight class) and Michael Barnes (ranked 97 p4p, 110 weight class). Zhao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz. Jian Zhao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jian Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zhao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zhao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao scores with a head kick. Barnes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Michael Barnes has been cut.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Zhao finds it's way through Barnes's defenses.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a hook. Zhao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Zhao shrugs it off though.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zhao slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Barnes cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao walks into a left hand.
Barnes throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Barnes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes distracts Zhao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao is controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Zhao has locked up a guillotine! Zhao's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Barnes is holding on here and Zhao must be using up a lot of energy. Barnes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Zhao gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jian Zhao!
During a confident post fight interview, Jian Zhao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexus Argento (ranked 1111 p4p, 1516 weight class) and Bleeding Spanner (ranked 134 p4p, 183 weight class). Argento's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Bleeding Spanner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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243
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265
30 - 20 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexus Argento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bleeding Spanner!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Argento throwing a counter right hand but Spanner manages to avoid it.
Argento looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spanner!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Argento looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spanner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Argento lands a nice forearm strike.
Spanner tries to improve position but can't.
Spanner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Spanner is looking for a sweep.
Argento trying to control the action but Spanner is working from the bottom.
Spanner tries to bench press Argento off him but Argento keeps the position.
Argento has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argento working the head with strikes.
Argento controlling the position from side mount.
Spanner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spanner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Argento working the head and body with strikes.
Argento has an Americana. Spanner didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Argento is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Argento hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alexus Argento!
A relieved looking Alexus Argento thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bleeding Spanner was interviewed post fight and said 'That was fucking bullshit!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Gracie (ranked 483 p4p, 693 weight class) and Itchy Sinclair (ranked 65 p4p, 92 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Sinclair changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sinclair throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Sinclair needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sinclair.
It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sinclair counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sinclair.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Sinclair keeps moving and retains side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gracie is not content to let Sinclair control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Sinclair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sinclair scoring with punches from side control.
Sinclair looking to control but instead Gracie has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sinclair is working away from the top position though.
Sinclair trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sinclair tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sinclair slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Sinclair works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sinclair wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair working Gracie over with strikes here.
Sinclair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sinclair misses with a head shot.
Sinclair thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sinclair dominating with strikes here.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control but Sinclair passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinclair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Sinclair is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sinclair to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sinclair controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sinclair throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Sinclair has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Sinclair manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Sinclair wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Sinclair defends it.
Gracie is trying to control. Sinclair wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sinclair is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sinclair wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Sinclair keeps trying to improve his position.
Sinclair has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Sinclair gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sinclair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sinclair seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Sinclair controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sinclair tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sinclair misses with a low kick.
Sinclair fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Sinclair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sinclair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie throws a body punch but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair checks a low kick from Gracie.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Sinclair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sinclair throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
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 Anderson Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Sinclair.
A left lands for Sinclair.
Anderson Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Sinclair sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Sinclair on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sinclair takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie tries to sprawl but Sinclair drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sinclair pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sinclair throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gracie to regain full guard.
Sinclair engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sinclair throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair controlling from the top position.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sinclair.
Gracie working for a triangle but Sinclair defends it easily.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Sinclair postures up.
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.
Sinclair controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Sinclair was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie lunges at Sinclair with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sinclair's hand.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sinclair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sinclair cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
Sinclair blocks a jab.
Anderson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a body punch but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.
Gracie has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Sinclair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sinclair has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sinclair lands a jab to the nose.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Sinclair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sinclair is out of range.
Sinclair lands with a good body shot.
Sinclair lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sinclair throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sinclair!
Sinclair lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick there by Sinclair.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Sinclair lands with an overhand left.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Sinclair feints the counter takedown.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Sinclair's head.
Sinclair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinclair with a jab.
Sinclair feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Sinclair then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sinclair moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Sinclair tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sinclair somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itchy Sinclair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sinclair has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itchy Sinclair!
A very excited looking Itchy Sinclair made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 856 p4p, 1246 weight class) and Devin Hill (ranked 48 p4p, 74 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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39
277
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17 - 15 - 2 |
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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 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Hill!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Hill.
Hill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bundys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bundy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hill.
Hill slaps away a takedown attempt from Bundy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy connects with a single shot there.
Bundy staying out of range there.
Hill dives in and scores a takedown into Bundy's guard.
Bundy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy is trying to keep Hill in close.
Bundy can't keep his opponent in guard - Hill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy gets full guard.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hill looking to sit in guard and control but Bundy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bundy chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Bundy is working Hill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bundy scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bundy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bundy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Bundy landing shots from mount.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Bundy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bundy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hill is now in Bundy's guard. A big mistake from Bundy there, giving up the dominant position!
Bundy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill passes into half guard.
Bundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hill is working away from the top position though.
Hill is pressing down on Bundy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bundy is holding on for now.
Bundy moves into full guard.
Hill wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Bundy is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devin Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bundy defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bundy shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Bundy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease.
Bundy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hill pinned against the cage. Hill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bundy takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Hill walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bundy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bundy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
Bundy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bundy tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hill looks to land a combination but Bundy avoids it well.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Hill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hill defends it nicely.
Bundy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bundy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hill tries to bum rush Bundy with a series of wild strikes but Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hill cracks Bundy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Bundy as Hill shoots in.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
Bundy misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hill misses.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bundy showed some decent athleticism there.
Bundy prevents Hill from improving his position.
Hill keeps trying to improve his position.
Bundy is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
Bundy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy working Hill over with strikes here.
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Bundy's attempts to control the action.
Bundy cracks Hill with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bundy looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hill wants to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
Hill really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bundy landing strikes from the mount and Hill is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bundy looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hill in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bundy scoring with strikes but Hill is staying in there.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.
Ted Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy landing strikes from the mount.
Bundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bundy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hill?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hill swinging wildly here.
Hill lands a glancing blow to the side of Bundy's head.
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.
Devin Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Bundy slips the punch.
Bundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hill moves away.
Hill looks to land a combination. Bundy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hill manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bundy manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill trying to control from the bottom.
Hill gets full guard.
Bundy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
Bundy trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Bundy works his way into side control.
Bundy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bundy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying desperately to improve position.
Hill wants to hold on but Bundy pushes him away.
Hill is trying desperately to improve position.
Bundy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hill can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hill sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is trying for a kimura here. Hill looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bundy wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ted Bundy!
Ted Bundy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Devin Hill stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Kersikov (ranked 221 p4p, 588 weight class) and Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 21 p4p, 47 weight class). Kersikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Builder - Her Voice (Headhunterz Remix). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mengrire Krenakore enters 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 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dmitri Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mengrire Krenakore!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krenakore throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Kersikov.
Krenakore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krenakore throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Mengrire Krenakore has been cut.
Krenakore misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore scores with a shot to the body.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krenakore to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krenakore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krenakore.
The fighters circling - Krenakore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krenakore! But no joy.
Krenakore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krenakore's head.
 Krenakore is rocked!
A combination from Krenakore does no damage.
Krenakore is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krenakore.
Krenakore tries to get into range but Kersikov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Krenakore! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kersikov scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Kersikov!
An out of breath Dmitri Kersikov 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Roos (ranked 104 p4p, 249 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 15 p4p, 30 weight class). Roos comes into the arena with EASY MONEY blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Roos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Roos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Widenose fails with the takedown
and Roos counters with a straight right hand.
Widenose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bofur Widenose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos tries to sprawl but Widenose drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roos kicks Widenose off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Widenose with that takedown attempt.
Roos is looking to counter punch.
Cooper Roos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose tries to clinch but Roos is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Roos misses the target.
Widenose tries to clinch but Roos is having none of it.
Widenose shoots in but Roos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roos is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Widenose is looking to clinch.
Widenose shoots in and drives through. Roos sprawls well.
Roos is looking to counter with head kicks.
Widenose moves forwards but Roos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Widenose is looking to clinch but Roos is avoiding it.
Widenose shoots in but Roos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Roos misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose shoots in for a double leg but Roos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Widenose shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Widenose showed some decent athleticism there.
Roos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Convicted Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Widenose is trying to control. Roos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roos is controlling Widenose's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Roos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roos.
Widenose sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose trying to control but Roos is working from the bottom.
Widenose not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Widenose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Widenose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Roos lands a big head kick that sends Widenose tumbling to the mat! Roos takes a step backwards and waves Widenose back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Widenose is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Roos 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.
Roos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widenose.
Roos thinks about countering with a body kick.
It looks like Bofur Widenose has been cut.
Widenose takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos scores a nice knee to the body.
Roos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Widenose goes for a takedown attempt but Roos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roos throws a right hand that Widenose ducks under and follows up with a left that Widenose also avoids with ease.
Widenose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roos throws a jab but it's blocked by Widenose.
Widenose fails with an attempt to clinch.
Widenose gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roos misses with a punch on the inside.
Roos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Widenose is defending well for now.
Roos lands a nice knee to the body.
Widenose is breathing heavily.
Roos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Widenose is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cooper Roos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roos obliges.
Roos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Widenose.
Roos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roos lands with a left to the head.
Widenose managing to block the knees to the body from Roos.
Roos struggles to land a body shot inside as Widenose controls his hands.
Roos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widenose can do to turn this around?
Roos lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widenose backwards.
Widenose blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Roos.
Roos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widenose backwards.
Roos lands with a short shot to the head.
Roos lands a nice knee to the body.
Roos lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roos connects with a knee to the head.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Roos.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
Roos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Widenose blocks an uppercut.
Roos unloads a knee to the mid-section. Widenose lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Widenose backwards.
Roos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Roos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roos lands with a right to the head.
Roos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roos lands an uppercut.
Roos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widenose in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roos lands with a left to the head.
Roos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Widenose.
Roos working Widenose over with knees to the body.
Roos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roos.
Roos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Roos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Widenose is still on wobbly legs! Can Roos finish him?
Still in the clinch, Roos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Widenose seems to have recovered his senses.
Widenose blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widenose in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roos utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Roos lands a good knee to the midsection. Widenose won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cooper Roos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bofur Widenose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Are you kidding me?! Roos ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Widenose clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cooper Roos!
Cooper Roos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deividas Vilkas (ranked 176 p4p, 87 weight class) and Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 26 p4p, 12 weight class). Vilkas comes into the arena with Fortunate Son blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22 - 7 - 0 |
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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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deividas Vilkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilkas moves out of range as Bonaparte throws a body kick.
Vilkas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses.
Bonaparte misses the jab.
Vilkas moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonaparte lands with a light punch inside.
Vilkas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte wants to get back to striking at distance but Vilkas won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilkas prevents a body shot from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte pushes Vilkas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vilkas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonaparte sizes up Vilkas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Vilkas avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Vilkas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte defending well as Vilkas loads up on a big left hand.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Bonaparte.
A little feinted left hand from Vilkas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vilkas throws a head kick that misses.
Bonaparte jabs Vilkas right on the nose. Vilkas blinks but takes it well.
Vilkas misses with a body kick.
Bonaparte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bonaparte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilkas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilkas scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte throws a front kick that sends Vilkas stumbling back into the cage.
Vilkas 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.
Vilkas defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand.
Vilkas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaparte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vilkas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte jabs at Vilkas's body.
Some wild striking there from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Vilkas moves out of range.
Bonaparte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte throws an off balance right hand
and Vilkas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vilkas tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonaparte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilkas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilkas avoids the body shot from Bonaparte.
It appears Vilkas was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've been told by Vilkas's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vilkas looks to land a right hand but Bonaparte moved out of range.
Bonaparte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonaparte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vilkas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilkas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vilkas is rocked!
Bonaparte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vilkas doesn't seem bothered though.
Vilkas throws a head kick but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilkas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vilkas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Bonaparte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Bonaparte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a straight left.
Bonaparte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonaparte lands the left hand.
Vilkas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bonaparte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bonaparte sends Vilkas crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bonaparte is motioning to the referee to let Vilkas up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Vilkas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Deividas Vilkas has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilkas misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonaparte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vilkas will feel that in the morning.
Vilkas seems to have got his legs back now.
Bonaparte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bonaparte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte lands a really nice looking cross but Vilkas seems unphased.
Bonaparte connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Vilkas out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximilian Bonaparte!
An intense looking Maximilian Bonaparte took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Convicted 2nd string - give me Kilo or Kersikov rematch '.
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