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SYN 1008 Maluga vs Haggar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Conforto (ranked 4052 p4p, 1717 weight class) and Alan Spence (ranked 457 p4p, 221 weight class). Conforto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alabama- Bishop Gunn. The crowd seem to be enjoying Spence 's choice of entrance music: Were Coming. 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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Conforto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Spence !
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spence cracks Conforto with a good jab.
Spence slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Conforto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Conforto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Conforto misses with a looping left.
Spence walks into a straight right hand from Conforto.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conforto throws out the jab.
Spence throws a jab but it's blocked by Conforto.
Conforto lands with a straight right. Spence didn't see that one coming.
Conforto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
We've been told by Conforto's head coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Conforto throws a head kick that misses.
Spence is looking to clinch but Conforto is avoiding it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spence tries a low kick but Conforto avoids it.
Spence with the inside leg kick.
Conforto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conforto misses with a hook
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spence moves away from the strike by Conforto.
The fighters circling - Conforto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conforto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conforto, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spence .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto working aggressively here.
A short right from Conforto.
Conforto throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Spence .
Conforto is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Conforto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spence .
Spence blocking some punches.
Spence lands with a short shot to the head.
Spence prevents a body shot from Conforto.
Conforto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conforto.
Spence keeps control of Conforto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conforto blocking some punches.
Spence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spence blocks an uppercut.
Conforto lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conforto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Conforto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spence has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spence and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Conforto lands a jab to the head.
Spence takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conforto throws a big shot that misses.
Conforto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conforto lunges at Spence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spence 's hand.
Conforto throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
Spence throws out a counter right but Conforto avoids it with no problem.
Spence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conforto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Conforto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conforto throws a right hand that Spence ducks under and follows up with a left that Spence also avoids with ease.
Spence lands a head kick!
Conforto misses the shot to the body.
Spence throws an overhand right that lands on Conforto's shoulder, as Conforto tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Conforto misses its intended target.
Spence misses with a head kick.
Spence throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto misses with a hook. Spence ducked under it nicely.
Spence throws a good cross that connects.
Conforto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conforto misses with a looping left.
Conforto cracks Spence with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Conforto lands with an overhand left.
Conforto connects with a body shot that sends Spence 's belly button to the back.
Conforto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spence has time to react.
Billy Conforto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Conforto slips the punch.
Spence moves out of range of the strikes.
Conforto throws a jab when Spence was well out of range.
Spence just misses with a punch to the body.
Conforto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donk. Conforto catches Spence right on the button with a cross.
Conforto walks into a straight right hand from Spence .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Conforto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spence thinks about the counter body kick.
Spence checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spence throws a jab when Conforto was well out of range.
Spence clinches with his opponent.
Conforto misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conforto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spence has a couple of punches blocked by Conforto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conforto.
Spence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conforto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spence up against the cage.
Conforto manages to break the clinch.
Spence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conforto.
Conforto staying out of range there.
Conforto throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Spence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conforto thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spence staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence ! But no joy.
Spence avoids the head kick by Conforto.
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conforto.
Conforto slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Conforto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spence ducks under a wild hook from Conforto.
Spence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conforto.
Conforto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spence throws the left hand but Conforto avoids the punch easily.
Conforto throws a hook but Spence avoids it easily.
Conforto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spence .
A leg kick checked by Spence .
Spence takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spence jabs at Conforto's body.
A combination from Conforto does no damage.
Conforto scores with a jab to the body.
Conforto misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto throws a jab but it's blocked by Spence .
Conforto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conforto. Spence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conforto throws a jab when Spence was well out of range.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conforto misses with a right hand
and Spence counters with a low kick, right behind Conforto 's knee.
Conforto throws a lazy uppercut
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto avoids a kick to the body.
Conforto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spence .
Spence swings for the body but Conforto moves out of range.
A jab from Conforto misses.
Billy Conforto is winning the standup battle so far.
Spence checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Conforto blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Conforto.
Conforto slips a straight right by Spence .
Spence misses with a wild body shot.
Spence dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conforto. That did some damage!
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conforto throws out the jab.
Spence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Conforto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conforto.
Conforto slips a straight right by Spence .
Spence blocks a jab.
Spence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Conforto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Conforto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spence throws out a counter right but Conforto avoids it with no problem.
Spence avoids the body shot from Conforto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conforto.
As Spence looks to move away, Conforto throws a big counter combo but Spence just gets out of the way.
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conforto manages to avoid it.
Conforto throws a jab but it's blocked by Spence .
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spence scores with a jab. Conforto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Conforto throws a jab but it's blocked by Spence .
Spence moves away from the strike by Conforto.
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!
A swing and a miss from Conforto.
Spence feints and then cracks Conforto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conforto down.
Conforto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conforto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Conforto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conforto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conforto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spence connects with a leg kick.
Conforto scores with a leg kick.
Conforto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spence .
Good exchange - Conforto coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spence clinches up with Conforto and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spence misses with a body punch.
Conforto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conforto looking to stall.
Spence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conforto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spence s head.
Spence tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conforto avoids it.
Spence prevents a body shot from Conforto.
Conforto taking a breather.
Spence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spence lands with a right to the head.
Conforto tries to throw a body punch but Spence avoids it by throwing Conforto back against the cage.
Spence pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spence working aggressively here.
Conforto stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Conforto fails to land.
Conforto taking a breather.
Conforto has had enough of the clinch but Spence keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Spence .
Conforto prevents a body shot from Spence .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conforto.
Conforto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spence .
Conforto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conforto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conforto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conforto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Billy Conforto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spence jabs Conforto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conforto takes a swing at Spence 's ribcage but misses.
Conforto moves out of range of the strikes.
Conforto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Conforto.
Conforto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Conforto tenderised Spence 's leg. Spence is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conforto misses with a body shot.
Conforto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spence bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spence fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conforto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Spence as he connects with a hook.
Spence looks to score with a jab to the body but Conforto is just out of range.
Conforto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conforto just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conforto is able to avoid easily.
Conforto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conforto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spence .
A bone on bone clash there as Spence blocks the leg kick.
Spence uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Conforto has time to react.
Conforto throws a lazy right hand but Spence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spence shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conforto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conforto misses with an uppercut.
Spence connects with the punch.
No joy there for Conforto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conforto throws a hook but Spence avoids it easily.
Conforto misses with a straight left.
Conforto is looking to chop away at Spence 's legs.
Conforto avoids the body shot from Spence .
Spence 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.
Conforto throws a series of punches but Spence avoids them all with ease.
Spence thows a leg kick but Conforto checks it
and Conforto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Spence .
Conforto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spence moves out of range of the strikes.
Conforto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spence scores with a shot to the side of Conforto's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spence scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spence lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Conforto working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spence .
Spence works on Conforto's body with a couple of short punches.
Conforto pushes off an throws an elbow but Spence leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Spence .
Spence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conforto tries to break the clinch but Spence is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spence .
Conforto leaning against his opponent.
Spence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spence misses with a knee strike.
Conforto is trying to force a seperation but Spence has the dominant position.
Spence effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Conforto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conforto wants to get back to striking at distance but Spence won't allow it.
Spence swings wildly with an uppercut but Conforto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spence lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spence is leaning against Conforto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Conforto can't find room to land a body shot as Spence controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Conforto fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spence .
Spence misses with a body punch.
Conforto throws a head punch that misses.
Conforto manages to break the clinch.
Conforto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spence lands a lovely overhand right.
Spence scores with a punch to the head.
Spence moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conforto throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conforto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spence ducks under a wild hook from Conforto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conforto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Conforto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Conforto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spence clobbers Conforto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conforto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spence tries a low kick but Conforto avoids it.
A low kick from Conforto misses
and Spence counters with a nice leg kick.
Spence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conforto moves out of range of the strikes.
Conforto tries a low kick but Spence avoids it.
Alan Spence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conforto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence .
Conforto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spence misses with a straight right.
Billy Conforto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spence forces Conforto back against the cage and clinches.
Conforto manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Spence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conforto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Frank (ranked 2267 p4p, 3511 weight class) and Timo Leyton (ranked 295 p4p, 434 weight class). Frank kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trapper x Foogiano . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darius Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Leyton!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leyton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frank keeping full guard, as Leyton tries to pass.
Leyton forces his way into half guard.
Frank wants to get back to full guard.
Leyton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frank trying to control but Leyton postures up.
Leyton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leyton is nestled in close to Frank, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leyton prevents Frank from improving his position.
Frank has his hands clasped together around Leyton's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank tries to roll over but Leyton keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank trying to hold on to Leyton's head to control him but Leyton postures up.
Frank taking some punishment here, with Leyton in his half guard.
Frank is staying active underneath Leyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leyton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Frank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank is looking to escape.
Leyton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frank manages to get to full guard.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses.
Leyton cracks Frank with a solid left hand.
Frank is trying to control the position but Leyton postures up.
Frank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frank wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Leyton trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leyton landing with the ground and pound.
Frank trying to control the position.
Frank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leyton trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leyton stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank working a defensive guard here.
Frank is looking to sweep but instead, Leyton has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leyton prevents Frank from improving his position.
Frank trying to control here.
Leyton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Frank is refusing to be controlled, as Leyton sits in half guard.
Frank looking for submissions off his back.
Frank is trying to maintain the position but Leyton is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank manages to get to full guard.
Frank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Leyton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frank cracks a nice hook into Leyton's ribs.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leyton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frank takes a swing at Leyton's ribcage but misses.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Leyton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Frank scores with a sloppy right hand. Leyton should have avoided that one.
Leyton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Frank looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frank prevents Leyton from improving position.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frank to see if he's OK.
Leyton working the ground and pound from side control.
Frank tries to improve position but can't.
Timo Leyton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank struggling a bit here.
Leyton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Frank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Frank regains full guard. Nicely done.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leyton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank trying to control the position.
Frank looking for a guillotine here but Leyton defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frank is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leyton looking for a sweep. Not yet Leyton, not yet.
Leyton is trying to keep Frank in close.
Frank trying to control but Leyton is working from the bottom.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leyton is keeping the position for now.
Leyton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frank wants to improve his position but Leyton is controlling well.
Leyton winds up and cracks Frank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is looking to improve his position.
Leyton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frank with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leyton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leyton advances to half guard.
Frank taking some punishment here, with Leyton in his half guard.
Leyton wants to take a breather but Frank is having none of it.
Frank is looking to improve his position.
Frank preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frank gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leyton trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frank looking to control.
Leyton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Frank keeping full guard, as Leyton tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Timo Leyton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leyton is defended easily by Frank.
Frank loads up on a big right hand but Leyton slips the punch.
Frank looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leyton with a poor takedown
and Leyton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leyton fails with a takedown attempt.
Darius Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frank tries to buck Leyton off but Leyton is having none of it.
Leyton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leyton looks up at the clock and then as Frank takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leyton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Leyton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frank some visible discomfort.
Leyton trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
Frank is trying to improve his position.
Leyton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Leyton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Frank to see if he's OK.
Leyton trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank struggling a bit here.
Frank pushes Leyton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leyton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Darius Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Frank's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frank tries to buck Leyton off but Leyton is having none of it.
Frank takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
Frank takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A control attempt from Frank but he's now mounted!
Leyton trying to control but Frank is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton working Frank over with strikes here.
Frank is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Frank is positioning himself well to prevent Leyton advancing to mount.
Frank actively working from the bottom here.
Frank is pressing down on Leyton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leyton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leyton looking to sit in guard and control but Frank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leyton working a defensive guard here.
Leyton wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frank engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frank postures up in Leyton's guard and throws a big left but Leyton blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank being controlled here momentarily.
Timo Leyton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Leyton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leyton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Leyton!
In his post fight interview, Timo Leyton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aku Serronen (ranked 1268 p4p, 1852 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 168 p4p, 241 weight class). Aku Serronen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Osmany Pizziconi's chin.
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180
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Serronen - just one landing.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pizziconi gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pizziconi connects with a nice short shot to Serronen's temple.
Serronen 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.
Pizziconi is keen to just control but Serronen is a slippery customer.
Serronen trying to control here.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Serronen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serronen gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pizziconi is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pizziconi defends well.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Pizziconi works over Serronen with some ground and pound from guard.
Serronen has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Serronen is looking for a triangle but Pizziconi pushes his legs off easily.
Pizziconi trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Serronen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pizziconi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pizziconi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pizziconi distracts Serronen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Serronen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pizziconi is aware though and is defending well.
Serronen controlling the position.
Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pizziconi connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Serronen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pizziconi.
Serronen is looking to regain half guard here but Pizziconi keeps moving and retains side control.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pizziconi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Serronen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen tries to improve position but can't.
Pizziconi tries for a kimura but Serronen is defending well.
Pizziconi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pizziconi looks up at the clock and then as Serronen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pizziconi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serronen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Serronen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with a big right hand but Serronen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pizziconi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Serronen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pizziconi is in Serronen's guard.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.
Pizziconi trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen trying to control the position here.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Pizziconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen being controlled here, momentarily.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serronen trying to control the position.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi scoring with some ground and pound.
Pizziconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Serronen catches Pizziconi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Serronen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pizziconi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Serronen is trying to control Pizziconi's posture but Pizziconi avoids it.
Pizziconi scoring with punches and elbows.
Pizziconi scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen regains half guard.
Pizziconi wants to take a breather but Serronen is having none of it.
Pizziconi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
Serronen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pizziconi controlling the pace.
Serronen actively working from the bottom here.
Pizziconi content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is continuing to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pizziconi lands a nice short elbow.
Serronen is looking to control Pizziconi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
Pizziconi prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Serronen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pizziconi pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pizziconi lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi slips a nice elbow through Serronen's hands, connecting with Serronen's forehead.
Serronen trying to control from the bottom.
Pizziconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serronen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pizziconi.
Serronen is looking to control Pizziconi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pizziconi connects with a nice short shot to Serronen's temple.
Serronen trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pizziconi wants to control but Serronen is keeping him busy.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Serronen's head.
Serronen trying to control but Pizziconi postures up.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the pace.
Pizziconi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pizziconi in particular looking to stall.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Serronen has hold of Pizziconi's hands but Pizziconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Serronen is looking to control Pizziconi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serronen actively working from the bottom here.
Serronen is holding on to half guard well.
Pizziconi wants to control but Serronen is keeping him busy.
Serronen trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pizziconi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pizziconi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Osmany Pizziconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pizziconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Serronen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pizziconi has managed to get both his arms back between Serronen's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Serronen can't keep his opponent in guard - Pizziconi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Serronen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Pizziconi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pizziconi in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Serronen trying to control from the bottom.
Pizziconi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Serronen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pizziconi passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pizziconi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 1037 p4p, 460 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 145 p4p, 73 weight class). Blyad has chosen luv as his entrance music. Ay Blyad has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Alkum moves in looking to clinch but Blyad pushes him off.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Alkum.
Von Alkum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blyad momentarily.
Blyad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blyad tries for a kimura but Von Alkum is defending well.
Blyad swings around for an armbar but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blyad's guard.
Blyad working for a triangle but Von Alkum defends it easily.
Blyad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Alkum controls the pace.
Von Alkum tries to stand but Blyad is controlling from the bottom.
Blyad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Alkum controlling from the top position.
Blyad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Alkum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blyad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Alkum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Alkum decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Blyad tries a low kick but Von Alkum avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyad. Von Alkum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Alkum 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.
Blyad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blyad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Von Alkum was covering up waiting for the punch and Blyad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Von Alkum manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blyad tries a body shot but Von Alkum blocks it.
Blyad takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blyad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Alkum.
Blyad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Alkums head.
Von Alkum swings wildly with an uppercut but Blyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Alkum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blyad.
I was talking to Von Alkum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blyad lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Alkum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Alkum closes the distance and clinches.
Von Alkum lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blyad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blyad misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Alkum controls his hands.
Von Alkum takes a shot to the head.
Von Alkum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Alkum manages to break the clinch.
Blyad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Alkum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot.
Blyad slips under a jab.
Blyad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blyad is looking to chop away at Von Alkum's legs.
Blyad clobbers Von Alkum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Alkum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Alkum. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klaus Von Alkum will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum 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.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Alkum looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ay Blyad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Blyad misses the target.
Jab, jab by Blyad - just one landing.
Von Alkum moves out of range as Blyad strikes.
Blyad scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Alkum. Von Alkum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Blyad misses.
Von Alkum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Alkum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Von Alkum misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum is looking to chop away at Blyad's legs.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Von Alkum avoids it easily.
Blyad slips under a jab from Von Alkum.
Blyad slips under a jab from Von Alkum.
Blyad with a nice calf kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Von Alkum blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad throws out a leg kick but Von Alkum moves out of range and Blyad only half commits.
Blyad with a hook.
Von Alkum misses with a head kick.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad throws a leg kick which misses Von Alkum's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Alkum tries to avoid it.
Von Alkum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Von Alkum tries to clinch up.
Blyad scores with a nice right hand.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Alkum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad tries for a takedown but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Von Alkum catches Blyad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Alkum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Alkum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blyad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Alkum.
Blyad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Alkum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Alkum leaves Blyad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blyad throws a good cross that connects.
Blyad slips a jab from Von Alkum.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blyad sizes up Von Alkum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Von Alkum lands with a cross.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but Blyad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blyad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Von Alkum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Alkum is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Alkum tries a head kick but it misses.
Blyad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Von Alkum slips the punch.
Von Alkum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Alkum drops his hands momentarily and Blyad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Alkum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klaus Von Alkum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Alkum.
Blyad throws a low kick, looking for Von Alkum's leg but Von Alkum calmly moves out of range.
Von Alkum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blyad scores with a nice head shot.
Von Alkum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blyad swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blyad tries to work over Von Alkum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Alkum scores with a shot to the side of Blyad's head.
Blyad misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Von Alkum.
Blyad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Alkum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Von Alkum scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blyad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blyad prevents a body shot from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Blyad.
Von Alkum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Von Alkum.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Von Alkum avoids it easily.
Blyad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Alkum on the side of the head.
Von Alkum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blyad momentarily.
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Blyad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Alkum is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Blyad misses.
Von Alkum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ay Blyad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Von Alkum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blyad with a poor takedown
and Von Alkum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blyad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blyad lands in his opponent's guard.
Blyad postures up.
Von Alkum pulls Blyad in to control the position.
Von Alkum trying to control the position.
Von Alkum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad with the active half guard here but Von Alkum passes nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Blyad's face as Von Alkum controls the position.
Blyad is looking to regain half guard here but Von Alkum keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Alkum wants to control but Blyad is keeping him busy.
Blyad is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Alkum moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Blyad tries to improve position but can't.
Von Alkum has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
The crowd cheers as Von Alkum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blyad doesn't seem phased though.
Von Alkum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Alkum walks into a jab.
That kick from Blyad tenderised Von Alkum's leg. Von Alkum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Alkum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum walks into a straight right hand from Blyad.
Blyad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum is looking to clinch.
Blyad throws a leg kick but Von Alkum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Von Alkum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Alkum lands a really nice looking cross but Blyad seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad throws a shot from downtown. Von Alkum moves away and avoids it.
Von Alkum tries to work over Blyad's front leg with a kick but Blyad checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blyad lands with a good body shot.
Blyad blocks a jab.
Blyad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
Blyad 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.
Blyad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Alkum blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Alkum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blyad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blyad lands a nice shot that snaps Von Alkum's head back.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Alkum.
Blyad misses with a hook. Von Alkum ducked under it nicely.
Von Alkum throws a counter high kick but Blyad was just alert enough to avoid it.
Von Alkum swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad blocks a jab.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Von Alkum avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Klaus Von Alkum.
I think Von Alkum has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 255 p4p, 501 weight class) and Mangas Coloradas (ranked 43 p4p, 77 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mangas Coloradas!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coloradas misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Coloradas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Coloradas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Coloradas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coloradas avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coloradas. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Coloradas avoids it.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Coloradas.
Nice shot by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Coloradas throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Coloradas's leg but Coloradas calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Coloradas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Coloradas.
A shot to the liver by Akhtankhanov. Beautiful body shot.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coloradas misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coloradas.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coloradas looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akhtankhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coloradas scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Coloradas had a free shot at his head there.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Akhtankhanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coloradas's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coloradas throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Coloradas moves out of range of the strikes.
Coloradas throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
A jab from Coloradas misses.
Coloradas catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Coloradas strikes.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Coloradas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Coloradas cracks Akhtankhanov with an open hand slap.
Coloradas defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Coloradas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Coloradas tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Coloradas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Coloradas moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coloradas.
Coloradas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akhtankhanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Coloradas.
Coloradas slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov wants to slow Coloradas down by chopping away at his legs.
Coloradas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Coloradas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coloradas misses with a knee to the head.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas misses with a knee to the head.
Coloradas swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coloradas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
Akhtankhanov avoiding damage as Coloradas throws knees to the body.
Coloradas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coloradas misses with the head strike.
Coloradas is trying to maintain a safe position but Akhtankhanov gets an underhook and turns Coloradas into the cage.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Coloradas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Coloradas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coloradas taking a breather.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Coloradas controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas is trying to push Akhtankhanov away but Akhtankhanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Coloradas swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coloradas tries to score with a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coloradas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Coloradas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akhtankhanov scrambles back to his feet.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Coloradas is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Coloradas misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coloradas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coloradas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coloradas misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Coloradas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov works Coloradas's body with a nice hook.
Coloradas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.
Coloradas misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coloradas thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Coloradas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Coloradas counters with a leg kick.
Coloradas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coloradas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coloradas.
Nice cross by Coloradas.
Coloradas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Coloradas.
Coloradas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Coloradas misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coloradas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Coloradas scores with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Coloradas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coloradas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Coloradas moved out of range.
Coloradas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Coloradas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coloradas clinches.
Coloradas tries to land knees in the clinch but Akhtankhanov avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coloradas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coloradas misses with some punches.
Coloradas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akhtankhanov is defending well for now.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coloradas throws a head punch that misses.
Coloradas has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akhtankhanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Coloradas throws a head punch that misses.
Coloradas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akhtankhanov missing with knees to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coloradas scores with a shoulder strike.
Coloradas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov gets through Coloradas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov pushes Coloradas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov has a couple of punches blocked by Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Coloradas lands a shoulder strike.
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coloradas obliges.
Coloradas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coloradas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akhtankhanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
Coloradas breaks the clinch.
Coloradas misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coloradas doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov dips to his left and cracks Coloradas with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas misses with a looping right.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses.
Coloradas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Coloradas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Coloradas misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coloradas staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.
Coloradas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Coloradas's front leg with a kick but Coloradas checks it.
Coloradas defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coloradas's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Coloradas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coloradas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coloradas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coloradas misses with a low kick as Akhtankhanov jumps back.
Coloradas misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Coloradas.
Coloradas looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
Coloradas missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Coloradas's knee but Coloradas avoids it well.
Coloradas cracks Akhtankhanov with an open hand slap.
Coloradas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Coloradas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Coloradas connects with a leg kick.
Coloradas takes the fight into the clinch.
Coloradas connects with a knee to the head.
Coloradas slows down the pace here.
Akhtankhanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Coloradas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mangas Coloradas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coloradas trying to land knees to the body.
Coloradas throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coloradas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coloradas misses with the head strike.
Coloradas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas wants to get back to striking at distance but Akhtankhanov won't allow it.
Coloradas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coloradas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akhtankhanov is defending well for now.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akhtankhanov lands a left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov is struggling to control the position.
Coloradas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov cracks Coloradas with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Coloradas.
Coloradas misses with the head strike.
Coloradas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coloradas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coloradas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coloradas.
Coloradas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coloradas tries to land knees in the clinch but Akhtankhanov avoids the damage to the body.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coloradas manages to break the clinch.
Coloradas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Coloradas loads up on a big left hand.
Coloradas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Coloradas's shoulder, as Coloradas tries to avoid the shot.
Coloradas misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
Coloradas throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Coloradas throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akhtankhanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Coloradas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sultanbek Akhtankhanov.
Well Akhtankhanov 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam East (ranked 366 p4p, 881 weight class) and Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 58 p4p, 125 weight class). Baxxter has chosen Weekend, Scooter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Hans Peter Baxxter!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baxxter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from East.
East ducks right into an uppercut from Baxxter.
East takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baxxter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
East misses the shot to the body.
East blocks a jab.
East throws a hook to the side of Baxxter's head but Baxxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baxxter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sloppy strikes from Baxxter. Those never looked like landing.
Baxxter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
East has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Baxxter has closed the distance and engaged East in a clinch.
Baxxter is trying to maintain a safe position but East gets an underhook and turns Baxxter into the cage.
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxxter avoiding damage.
Baxxter blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
East wants to break the clinch but can't.
East fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
East misses with the head strike.
East softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baxxter working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from East as the two fighters clinch.
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
East tries a body shot but Baxxter blocks it.
East swings wildly with an uppercut but Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baxxter misses with a body kick.
Baxxter slips a straight right by East.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baxxter.
Baxxter moves out of range of the strikes.
Baxxter misses with a straight left.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East looks to throw the jab but Baxxter is out of range.
East throws a combination. Baxxter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
East scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East ducks under a wild hook from Baxxter.
A little feinted left hand from East on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baxxter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baxxter lands a body shot.
Baxxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East missing with a left hand there. Baxxter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter cracks a nice hook into East's ribs.
Baxxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East throws a hook but Baxxter avoids it easily.
Baxxter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hans Peter Baxxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxxter thumps East with a low kick.
Baxxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxxter.
East doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baxxter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baxxter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
East misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxxter.
Baxxter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick from Baxxter, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East looks to land a left hand but Baxxter moved out of range nicely.
East misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
East throws a body shot but no joy.
Baxxter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and East has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
East slips under a jab from Baxxter.
A little feinted left hand from East on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Baxxter misses.
Baxxter connects with a solid leg kick.
East swings for the body but Baxxter moves out of range.
East misses with a straight left.
Baxxter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baxxter tries to land a front kick but East steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
East looks to land a left hand but Baxxter moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hans Peter Baxxter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baxxter throws a lazy right hand but East sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
East throws out a loose jab but Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxxter throws a poor cross that misses
and East counters with a nice uppercut.
Baxxter scores with a leg kick.
Baxxter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
East bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baxxter's head.
East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baxxter manages to avoid it.
Baxxter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps East's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
East misses with a straight right.
Baxxter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
East moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Baxxter, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East checks the leg kick.
East on the wrong end of a nice hook.
East clobbers Baxxter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baxxter manages to avoid it.
East on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hans Peter Baxxter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baxxter throws the left hand but East avoids the punch easily.
East seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baxxter moves away.
Baxxter avoids a punch combination nicely.
East moves away from the strike by Baxxter.
East is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baxxter.
A jab from East misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Baxxter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
East scores with the left hand. Baxxter knows he should have avoided that one.
East throws a hook to the side of Baxxter's head but Baxxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baxxter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxxter looks to land a combination but East avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of East 's head but he takes it in his stride.
East throws an off balance right hand
and Baxxter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
East slips under a jab from Baxxter.
East checks a leg kick.
East swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baxxter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
East avoids the head kick by Baxxter.
East was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baxxter.
Baxxter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
East tries to keep at a distance but Baxxter has taken the fight into the clinch.
East works on Baxxter's body with a couple of short punches.
East working some nice short punches in the clinch.
East tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
East misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
East lands an uppercut.
Baxxter tries a body shot but East blocks it.
East working aggressively here.
Baxxter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baxxter.
East lands with a light punch inside.
Baxxter takes a shot to the head.
East fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxxter lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East is trying to force a seperation but Baxxter has the dominant position.
East lands with a short punch from the clinch.
East throws a punch but it's blocked by Baxxter.
Baxxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baxxter lands a nice shot to the body.
Baxxter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baxxter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down East.
East misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Adam East will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
East staying out of range there.
A slow jab from East misses its intended target.
East slips a jab from Baxxter.
East is looking to counter punch.
Baxxter scores with a hook to the body. East takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baxxter ducks under a wild hook from East.
East jabs Baxxter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baxxter tries a head kick but it misses.
Baxxter scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by East as he connects with a hook.
East jabs at Baxxter's body.
East digs a good body shot into Baxxter's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxxter looks to land a left hand but East moved out of range nicely.
East connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
East swings for the body but Baxxter moves out of range.
East pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Baxxter misses the target.
Baxxter moves out of range as East strikes.
Baxxter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baxxter throws a chopping leg kick but East manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
East misses with a looping right.
Baxxter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Baxxter lands a jab to East's midsection.
Baxxter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
East throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East misses with a looping left.
East misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baxxter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baxxter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
East on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baxxter. Baxxter obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from East misses.
Baxxter scores with a hook.
Baxxter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baxxter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baxxter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from East.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter throws a right hand that misses
and East counters with a series of strikes. Baxxter will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch lands to the side of East 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baxxter thows a left - swing and a miss!
East lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baxxter takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Baxxter is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Baxxter, right into the meat of the thigh.
East stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baxxter.
Baxxter clobbers East with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Baxxter misses.
Baxxter misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
East fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baxxter manages to avoid it.
Baxxter delivers a nice body kick.
Baxxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.
Baxxter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baxxter slips under a jab.
East swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baxxter counters with a thumping low kick.
Baxxter defending well as East loads up on a big left hand.
Baxxter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baxxter misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from East misses the target.
East misses the shot to the body.
Baxxter missing with a left hand there. East was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
East throwing a counter right hand but Baxxter manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Peter Baxxter.
I think Baxxter 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hans Peter Baxxter!
After winning the bout, Hans Peter Baxxter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jørgen Thrane (ranked 660 p4p, 693 weight class) and Hiroshima Nagasaki (ranked 102 p4p, 106 weight class). Nagasaki has chosen Ground Zero (MOP) as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jørgen Thrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshima Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Nagasaki is predictable there
and Thrane counters with a left to the body.
Nagasaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Thrane connects with a single shot there.
 It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
We've been told by Thrane's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrane counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Thrane misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Thrane avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Thrane misses.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Thrane's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki lands a left and a right that send Thrane crashing to the mat, dazed. Nagasaki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Jørgen Thrane has been cut.
Thrane scores with a nice body kick.
Thrane moves out of range as Nagasaki throws a body kick.
Thrane throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nagasaki avoids it.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrane throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses.
Thrane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki misses with a head kick.
Thrane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki scores with the left hand. Thrane knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagasaki, as that shot connected.
Thrane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thrane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki throws a head kick but Thrane moves out of range.
It looked like Thrane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thrane lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Thrane ducked under it nicely.
Thrane is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thrane strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Thrane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thrane.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Thrane avoids it easily.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrane.
Nagasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thrane under the eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thrane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Thrane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrane lands a leg kick that knocks Nagasaki off balance momentarily.
Thrane misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nagasaki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Thrane to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nagasaki!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Nagasaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrane counters with a series of strikes. Nagasaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshima Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nagasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thrane strikes.
Thrane 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.
Thrane backs away from a small jab... but Nagasaki lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Thrane crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Nagasaki with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hiroshima Nagasaki!
A relieved looking Hiroshima Nagasaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 12 p4p, 56 weight class) and Olyn Seran (ranked 3 p4p, 11 weight class). Seran has chosen Sound of Silence - Disturbed as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Seran's head but Seran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seran flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Kilgore gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Seran counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Seran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilgore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilgore cracks a nice hook into Seran's ribs.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Seran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore punishes Seran's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
And Seran tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seran shoots in but Kilgore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kilgore thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilgore is out of range.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
Seran tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seran throws a head kick that misses
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seran thinks about the counter body kick.
Seran misses with a takedown attempt - Kilgore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olyn Seran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Seran is out of range.
Seran looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Seran moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Seran tries to bum rush Kilgore with a series of wild strikes but Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kilgore takes a swing at Seran's ribcage but misses.
And Seran tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Seran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
and Seran counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran misses with a takedown
and Kilgore counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran has his takedown stuffed
and Kilgore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilgore misses with a head kick.
Seran staying out of range there.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Seran moves out of range.
Seran avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilgore tries to avoid it but Seran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilgore to the ground. Kilgore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kilgore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seran.
Seran flicks out a counter leg kick but Kilgore steps away.
Kilgore tests Seran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seran walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Seran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Seran. That snapped Kilgore's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick
and Kilgore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kilgore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran fails to land the takedown.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Seran has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Seran ducks down to avoid it.
Seran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Seran might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kilgore has got the better of the exchanges.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seran.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seran moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick and Seran moves out of range easily.
Seran looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kilgore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kilgore.
Seran stands and throws Kilgore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kilgore has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seran goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kilgore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seran's guard! Nice work there by Kilgore!
Kilgore is stalling in the full guard.
Seran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kilgore is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Seran.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilgore is putting a hurting on Seran here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Seran looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilgore is fending him off so far but Seran persists. Nope, Kilgore circles away and we're back to standing.
Seran darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Olyn Seran has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seran is looking to pass Kilgore's guard but actually Kilgore recovers to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kilgore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kilgore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Seran but great work by Kilgore.
Seran tries to buck Kilgore off but Kilgore is having none of it.
Seran being controlled for a moment.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seran is not content to let Kilgore control the position.
Kilgore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seran on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore takes a little break here. Seran wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Seran tries to bench press Kilgore off him but Kilgore keeps the position.
Kilgore controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilgore wants to control but Seran is keeping him busy.
Seran gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kilgore is keen to just control but Seran is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seran wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kilgore moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Seran.
Seran tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kilgore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seran keeps working.
Kilgore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Olyn Seran just about did enough to take it.
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.
Seran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seran throws a chopping leg kick but Kilgore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilgore tries to sprawl but Seran drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran is looking for a kimura here.
Seran is working for a kimura here but Kilgore manages to reverse the position and he's now in Seran's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Seran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilgore has picked Seran up and slammed him! Seran can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilgore manages to pass to side control!
Kilgore trying to control the position but Seran is working away.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.
Seran is not content to let Kilgore control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kilgore creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilgore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Seran is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kilgore is tapping! Great win for Seran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Olyn Seran!
Olyn Seran is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Olyn Seran made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duck Dodgers (ranked 13 p4p, 124 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 2 p4p, 20 weight class). Danger has chosen Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger misses with a straight right.
Dodgers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger misses with a hook to the body
and Dodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger walks into a straight right hand from Dodgers.
Danger throws out a loose jab but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Dodgers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danger lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Danger digs a good body shot into Dodgers's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger lands a nice hook to Dodgers's body. Dodgers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodgers moves away.
Danger moves out of range as Dodgers strikes.
Danger slips under a jab.
Danger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dodgers counters with an inside leg kick.
Danger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dodgers pushes Danger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Danger.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers blocks an uppercut.
Danger lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Dodgers blocks a body shot from Danger.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Danger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Dodgers struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodgers working aggressively here.
Dodgers pushes Danger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodgers tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Danger.
A short body shot lands from Danger as the two fighters clinch.
Dodgers is breathing heavily.
Dodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Danger presses Dodgers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Danger digs a right hand underneath Dodgers's ribcage. Dodgers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danger digs a right hand into Dodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodgers's gas tank.
Danger presses Dodgers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Danger.
A right hook to the body lands for Danger.
A short body shot lands from Danger as the two fighters clinch.
Danger pushes Dodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Danger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Danger lands with a light punch inside.
Dodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodgers controls his hands.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dodgers backwards.
Dodgers blocking some punches.
Danger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danger digs a right hand underneath Dodgers's ribcage. Dodgers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danger lands a right hand.
Danger lands a body shot.
Danger works on Dodgers's body with a couple of short punches.
Danger lands a right hand.
 Dodgers is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodgers controls his hands.
Dodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Danger.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodgers's elbow.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danger pushes Dodgers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Dodgers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodgers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodgers seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Danger.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Dodgers controls the action.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dodgers misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dodgers fails to land.
Danger works on Dodgers's body with a couple of short punches.
Dodgers takes a shot to the head.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dodgers drops his hands momentarily and Danger needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Dodgers just on the top of the head. Dodgers drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Dodgers - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger is the new light heavyweight champion!
Danny Danger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Maluga (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Maluga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is JUNGLE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 64 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Maluga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluga slips a straight right by Haggar.
Maluga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haggar connects with a jab.
Haggar lands a glancing blow to the side of Maluga's head.
Haggar throws a body shot but no joy.
Maluga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haggar misses with a body punch
and Maluga counters with a nice leg kick.
Maluga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haggar throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
Maluga tried to counter with a leg kick but Haggar avoided it.
Haggar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maluga circles away.
Maluga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Haggar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maluga. Maluga obviously looking to wear him down.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haggar moves away.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haggar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Haggar misses.
Haggar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maluga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maluga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maluga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maluga throws a jab but it's blocked by Haggar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar misses with a hook
and Haggar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maluga slips under a jab.
Haggar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maluga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haggar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maluga.
Haggar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maluga was well out of range. Poor timing from Haggar.
Maluga misses with a hook. Haggar ducked under it nicely.
Haggar shoots in and drives through. Maluga sprawls well.
Kilo Maluga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
A punch combination from Haggar misses.
Kilo Maluga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haggar throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Haggar misses with a straight left.
Maluga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haggar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haggar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maluga.
Maluga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar throws out a powerful jab.
Maluga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haggar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maluga.
Haggar misses with a looping right.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
Haggar misses with a hook
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maluga has time to react.
Haggar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maluga stuffs the takedown attempt from Haggar. Haggar gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga throws a lazy body kick
and Haggar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maluga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Maluga pushes Haggar off looking to stand but Haggar dives back in and keeps control.
Maluga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Haggar controlling the pace.
Maluga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar throwing shots but Maluga is blocking nicely.
Haggar working over Maluga with some ground and pound. Maluga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Haggar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Haggar.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haggar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maluga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haggar on the ground.
Haggar slows the pace down in half guard.
Maluga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar is trying to control. Maluga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haggar lands a nice short elbow.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haggar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maluga defends it well.
Maluga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar trying to pass the guard but Maluga defending well.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haggar throwing shots but Maluga is blocking nicely.
Haggar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Haggar misses with a takedown attempt
and Maluga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maluga misses with an uppercut. Haggar saw that one coming.
Haggar swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haggar shoots in looking for a takedown but Maluga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haggar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maluga wants it to stay on the feet.
Kilo Maluga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
Maluga tests Haggar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haggar connects with a body shot.
A big left from Maluga misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice body kick.
Maluga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haggar throws a hook but Maluga blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Maluga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Haggar with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Maluga.
Haggar misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a straight right hand.
Maluga blocks a jab.
Haggar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haggar.
Haggar takes a swing at Maluga's ribcage but misses.
Haggar throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
A counter left hand to the body from Maluga misses its target.
Haggar misses with a straight right.
Haggar looking to score a takedown here. Maluga is defending well but Haggar drives through and ends up in Maluga's guard.
Maluga has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haggar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maluga missing with knees to the body.
Haggar trying to stall but Maluga improves his position.
Haggar breaks the clinch.
Haggar looks to throw the jab but Maluga is out of range.
Maluga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haggar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maluga avoids it really well and circles away.
Haggar misses with a takedown attempt - Maluga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Haggar misses its intended target.
Maluga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haggar misses with a left hand
and Maluga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haggar tries for a takedown but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haggar is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maluga misses with an uppercut.
Maluga misses with a kick to the body.
Haggar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haggar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maluga counters with a nice body shot.
Haggar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maluga counters with a crisp one two that drops Haggar! Maluga thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Haggar to his feet! Haggar is in big trouble!
Haggar is rocked!
Haggar is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Maluga doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Haggar crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Haggar's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Kilo Maluga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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