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GAMMA#1058 Wrecks v Zweihander PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quebro Tua Cara (ranked 1681 p4p, 1546 weight class) and Pultti Pyssy (ranked 174 p4p, 162 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quebro Tua Cara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pultti Pyssy!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua Cara connects with the punch.
Tua Cara moves into the clinch successfully.
Tua Cara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pyssy is defending well for now.
Tua Cara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyssy throws a hook but Tua Cara avoids it easily.
As Pyssy looks to move away, Tua Cara throws a big counter combo but Pyssy just gets out of the way.
Pyssy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pyssy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua Cara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tua Cara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tua Cara backing away here, and Pyssy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pyssy throws a leg kick
and Tua Cara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick from Pyssy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pyssy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua Cara.
Pyssy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua Cara was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyssy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyssy misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tua Cara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pultti Pyssy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyssy misses with a body shot.
Pyssy lands a leg kick that knocks Tua Cara off balance momentarily.
Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyssy throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua Cara.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua Cara manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pyssy.
Pyssy punishes Tua Cara's body with a nice straight punch.
Pyssy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pyssy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua Cara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pyssy throws a head kick that misses
and Tua Cara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua Cara tries to clinch there but Pyssy circles away.
Pyssy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua Cara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tua Cara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pyssy.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua Cara manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Pyssy misses
and Tua Cara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyssy looks to land a right hand but Tua Cara moved out of range.
Pyssy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tua Cara rather than just go for the knockout.
Pyssy throws a series of punches but Tua Cara avoids them all with ease.
Tua Cara looks to land a combination but Pyssy avoids it well.
Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua Cara manages to avoid it.
As Pyssy looks to move away, Tua Cara throws a big counter combo but Pyssy just gets out of the way.
Pyssy throws a body punch but Tua Cara moves out of range.
Tua Cara is looking to counter punch.
Tua Cara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pyssy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua Cara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pyssy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua Cara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pyssy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pyssy misses with a straight left.
Pyssy lands a jab to Tua Cara's midsection.
Tua Cara walks into a stiff left hand from Pyssy.
It looks like Tua Cara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pyssy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pyssy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua Cara moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua Cara misses the target.
Tua Cara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pyssy on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy misses with a lunging right hand
and Pyssy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyssy misses with a body shot.
Tua Cara wants to clinch up but Pyssy keeps it at a distance.
Pyssy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua Cara was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyssy.
Tua Cara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tua Cara feints a jab promting Pyssy to slip. Tua Cara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pyssy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pyssy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pyssy throws a lazy right hand but Tua Cara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua Cara misses the target.
Pyssy lands with a good body shot.
Pyssy misses with a low kick as Tua Cara jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pultti Pyssy will probably get the nod.
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.
Tua Cara moves into the clinch successfully.
Pyssy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua Cara's elbow.
Tua Cara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tua Cara manages to break the clinch.
Pyssy lands a glancing blow to the side of Tua Cara's head.
Tua Cara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tua Cara staying out of range there.
Tua Cara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pyssy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tua Cara counters with a two punch combo.
Pyssy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pyssy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tua Cara counters with a straight right hand.
Pyssy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Pyssy coming out on top.
 It looks like Quebro Tua Cara has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tua Cara.
Pyssy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Quebro Tua Cara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Tua Cara. Those never looked like landing.
Pyssy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tua Cara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Tua Cara there.
Pyssy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pyssy swings for the body but Tua Cara moves out of range.
It looked like Tua Cara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tua Cara clinches with his opponent.
Pyssy has Tua Cara pushed against the cage.
Tua Cara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyssy misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pyssy moves away from the strike by Tua Cara.
Tua Cara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pyssy. Pyssy obviously looking to wear him down.
Tua Cara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyssy lands with a nice body punch.
Tua Cara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pyssy.
Pyssy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tua Cara.
Pyssy scores with a jab. Tua Cara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pyssy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua Cara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tua Cara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pyssy takes a swing at Tua Cara's ribcage but misses.
Pyssy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tua Cara checks it well.
Tua Cara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tua Cara throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Pyssy misses
and Tua Cara counters with a nice uppercut.
Pyssy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pyssy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tua Cara throws a poor cross that misses
and Pyssy counters with a nice body shot.
Tua Cara throws a lazy right hand but Pyssy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tua Cara throws a right hand that Pyssy ducks under and follows up with a left that Pyssy also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Tua Cara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pyssy.
Tua Cara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Pyssy tenderised Tua Cara's leg. Tua Cara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. Pyssy catches Tua Cara right on the button with a cross.
Tua Cara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tua Cara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pyssy.
Tua Cara doesn't manage to clinch there - Pyssy circles away.
Pyssy motions for Tua Cara to come forward. Pyssy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua Cara throws a series of punches but Pyssy moves out of range.
Pyssy throws a head kick but Tua Cara moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pultti Pyssy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quebro Tua Cara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pyssy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pyssy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pyssy throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tua Cara counter with a right hand.
Pyssy tries a low kick but Tua Cara avoids it.
Pyssy looks to land a right hand but Tua Cara moved out of range.
Pyssy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tua Cara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pyssy throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua Cara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pyssy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tua Cara staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Tua Cara blocks the low kick.
It looked like Tua Cara was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pyssy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua Cara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pyssy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua Cara checks a low kick from Pyssy.
Pyssy connects with an inside leg kick.
Pyssy misses the shot to the body.
Pyssy misses with a body shot
and Tua Cara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua Cara wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Pyssy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tua Cara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua Cara has closed the distance and engaged Pyssy in a clinch.
Tua Cara misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua Cara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua Cara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tua Cara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua Cara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua Cara takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Tua Cara does no damage.
Pyssy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy throws a right hand that misses
and Pyssy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pyssy misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua Cara misses the target.
Pyssy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua Cara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pyssy throws a front kick aimed at Tua Cara's knee but Tua Cara avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Pyssy.
Pyssy throws a body shot but no joy.
Pyssy misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyssy misses with a wild body shot.
Pyssy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tua Cara is looking to counter punch.
Pyssy throws a low kick, looking for Tua Cara's leg but Tua Cara calmly moves out of range.
Tua Cara avoids the body shot from Pyssy.
Pyssy misses with a head kick.
Tua Cara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua Cara moves out of range as Pyssy strikes.
Tua Cara staying out of range there.
Pultti Pyssy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tua Cara darts in and clinches Pyssy up against the cage.
Pyssy working aggressively here.
Tua Cara breaks the clinch.
Quebro Tua Cara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pyssy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tua Cara doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pultti Pyssy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pyssy 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 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pultti Pyssy!
Pultti Pyssy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 1308 p4p, 2261 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 166 p4p, 279 weight class). Mandiang comes into the arena with Oliver Twist blaring out of the sound system. McConnell has chosen Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe as his entrance music. Aboubacar Mandiang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandiang scores with a shot to the body.
Mandiang lands a glancing blow to the side of McConnell's head.
Mandiang misses with a hook. McConnell ducked under it nicely.
McConnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mandiang dips to his left and cracks McConnell with an uppercut!
Mandiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but McConnell moved out of range nicely.
McConnell blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
McConnell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mandiang staying out of range there.
McConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
Mandiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Mandiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Mandiang throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandiang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang throws a right and a left that McConnell avoids nicely.
Mandiang scores with a sloppy right hand. McConnell should have avoided that one.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped McConnell in his tracks.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on McConnell's shoulder, as McConnell tries to avoid the shot.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Mandiang drops McConnell with a beautiful combination! McConnell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mandiang is looking for the KO!
 McConnell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
McConnell is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandiang finish him?
Mandiang misses with a hook
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
McConnell looks to throw the jab but Mandiang is out of range.
McConnell seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Mandiang.
Mandiang tests McConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandiang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandiang throws a wild body kick that McConnell sees coming a mile off.
McConnell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mandiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
Mandiang throws a left and a right that both miss
and McConnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
A nice side step and McConnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mandiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mandiang misses with a looping left.
Mandiang throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick from Mandiang.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McConnell takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab by Mandiang.
Mandiang cracks McConnell with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mandiang circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McConnell to the canvas! McConnell doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mandiang keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aboubacar Mandiang!
Our winner, Aboubacar Mandiang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Dalton McConnell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well it wasn't my night unfortunately but don't worry i will be back to give you some more excitemebt, cheers'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Tomate (ranked 967 p4p, 1373 weight class) and Roberto Karokaro (ranked 130 p4p, 182 weight class). Tomate comes into the arena with “Danger! High Voltage”, by Electric Six blaring out of the sound system. Roberto Karokaro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tiago Tomate's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiago Tomate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Karokaro!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomate lands a jab.
Karokaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomate is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
Tomate smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tomate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tomate feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karokaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tomate doesn't seem bothered though.
Karokaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomate throws a shot from downtown. Karokaro moves away and avoids it.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Tomate avoids nicely.
Karokaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomate is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karokaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tomate.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomate circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiago Tomate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tomate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomate.
Karokaro misses with a hook.
Karokaro throws a sloppy head kick and Tomate moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomate misses the target.
Karokaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tomate's head backwards.
A slow jab from Tomate misses its intended target.
Tomate misses the jab.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tomate cracks Karokaro with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tomate, as that shot connected.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomate circles away quickly and effectively.
Tomate moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomate.
We've been told by Tomate's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tomate is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tomate tries to work over Karokaro's front leg with a kick but Karokaro checks it.
Karokaro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tomate.
Tomate throws a right hand that misses
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomate throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick from Tomate, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Karokaro misses.
A low kick from Tomate is predictable there
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tomate misses with a body kick.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tomate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tomate misses with a hook.
Tomate takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomate misses with a body punch.
Tomate misses with a punch to the body.
Tomate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karokaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomate.
Tomate throws an elbow but it misses.
Tomate can't find room to land a body shot as Karokaro controls the action.
Tomate lands an elbow that stopped Karokaro in his tracks for a moment.
Karokaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomate throws a shot to the body.
Tomate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karokaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tomate throws the left hand but Karokaro avoids the punch easily.
Karokaro lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomate's head.
 Tomate is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Karokaro! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roberto Karokaro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wusan Ritori (ranked 1217 p4p, 719 weight class) and Tom Tomson (ranked 160 p4p, 99 weight class). Ritori comes to the cage accompanied by Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wusan Ritori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritori throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ritori with the inside leg kick.
Ritori lands a big head kick that sends Tomson tumbling to the mat! Ritori takes a step backwards and waves Tomson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Tom Tomson has been cut.
Ritori throws a sloppy body shot
and Tomson counters with a low kick, right behind Ritori 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tomson is rocked!
Ritori delivers a nice body kick.
Tomson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritori finish him?
Tomson ducks into an uppercut from Ritori and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wusan Ritori!
After winning the bout, Wusan Ritori 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jones (ranked 988 p4p, 672 weight class) and Hargol Svenkter (ranked 62 p4p, 31 weight class). Svenkter has chosen heavy bass test as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Kim Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kim Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hargol Svenkter!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenkter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svenkter lands a head shot.
It looks like Kim Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
enabling Svenkter to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Svenkter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Svenkter lands a jab to the head.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Svenkter.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Svenkter saw that one coming.
Svenkter moves out of range of the body kick.
Svenkter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Svenkter lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenkter throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Svenkter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones defending well as Svenkter loads up on a big left hand.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Svenkter lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws a body punch but Svenkter moves out of range.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Svenkter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenkter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Svenkter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svenkter keeps the fight on the outside.
Svenkter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Svenkter moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Svenkter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svenkter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svenkter lands a brutal head kick. Jones looks out on his feet and Svenkter throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Hargol Svenkter!
Hargol Svenkter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McGuire (ranked 420 p4p, 812 weight class) and Zack Rize (ranked 27 p4p, 34 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGuire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rize's choice of entrance music: Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. Zack Rize told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
Rize lands with a right to the head.
Rize lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire tries a body shot but Rize blocks it.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rize.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire pushes Rize back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rize's elbow.
Rize has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire presses Rize against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rize.
McGuire tries to work over Rize's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rize throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize blocks an elbow strike from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rize controls the action.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rize blocking some punches.
Rize misses with some punches.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire trying to stall but Rize improves his position.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rize fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Rize.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize misses with a punch on the inside.
Rize stalling.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rize throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rize moves to clinch but McGuire breaks away
and McGuire counters with a huge left! Rize is in big trouble! He's backing up but McGuire isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rize from any more damage. A dominating finish by McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin McGuire!
An out of breath Kevin McGuire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 266 p4p, 517 weight class) and Agansing Rai (ranked 37 p4p, 63 weight class). Rai has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Alkum scores with a hook.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Rai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Alkum counters with a good low kick that Rai was not able to check.
Rai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Alkum's head.
Rai checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rai throws a shot to the body.
Von Alkum gets a clinch.
Rai pushes Von Alkum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Alkum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Alkum lands a body punch.
Von Alkum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Alkum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rai lands a takedown into guard.
Von Alkum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Alkum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Alkum working a defensive guard here.
Von Alkum keeping moving, preventing Rai from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Von Alkum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rai postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rai tries to work over Von Alkum's front leg with a kick but Von Alkum checks it.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donk. Von Alkum catches Rai right on the button with a cross.
Von Alkum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rai misses with a looping left.
Von Alkum checks a leg kick.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Alkum misses the target.
Rai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Alkum misses with a straight right.
Rai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rai lands with a hook. Von Alkum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Alkum instigates a clinch.
Rai lands an uppercut.
Rai lands with a light punch inside.
Rai throws a head punch that misses.
Rai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rai is leaning against Von Alkum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Alkum gets through Rai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Alkum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rai tries to pull guard but Von Alkum won't allow it.
Rai gets through Von Alkum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Alkum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Alkum prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rai.
Von Alkum breaks from the clinch.
Rai misses with a body kick.
Rai scores with a shot to the body.
Von Alkum lands a body shot.
Rai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rai throws a hook but Von Alkum blocks it.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Rai.
Rai with the inside leg kick.
Rai scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Rai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai throws a lazy right hand but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Alkum lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Alkum.
A head kick by Rai misses
and Von Alkum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rai throws a nice looking combination but Von Alkum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Alkum misses with a wild combination.
Rai lands a head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Alkum.
Rai misses with a straight left.
Rai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Alkum throws a body kick that misses.
Donk. Von Alkum catches Rai right on the button with a cross.
Von Alkum wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agansing Rai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Alkum throws a body punch but Rai moves out of range.
Rai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Alkum moves out of range of the body kick.
Rai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Rai misses.
Von Alkum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Alkum.
Rai throws a right hand that Von Alkum ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Alkum also avoids with ease.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Alkum. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Rai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Alkum misses the target.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot
and Rai counters with a left to the body.
Von Alkum with the inside leg kick.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Alkum.
Rai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Alkums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rai manages to avoid it.
Von Alkum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Alkum misses the shot to the body.
Rai misses with a low kick.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Alkum fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Alkum lands a jab to Rai's midsection.
Von Alkum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rai throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Alkum.
Rai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Alkum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Alkum is looking to wear down Rai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rai jabs at Von Alkum's body.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Rai.
Rai lands a right hook to the body.
Rai checks the leg kick.
Von Alkum throws a combination. Rai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A lazy left from Von Alkum finds it's target.
Rai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Alkum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rai can pounce on him.
Von Alkum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Alkum swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Alkum can pounce on him.
Rai scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rai.
A swing and a miss from Rai.
Agansing Rai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum walks into a jab.
Von Alkum just misses with a punch to the body.
Rai misses with a body punch
and Von Alkum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Alkum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rai throws an overhand right that lands on Von Alkum's shoulder, as Von Alkum tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Alkum. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Alkum throws a lazy uppercut
and Rai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rai. Rai obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Von Alkum does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Rai misses
and Von Alkum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rai swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Alkum.
Rai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Alkum. Von Alkum obviously looking to wear him down.
Rai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Alkum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von Alkum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Von Alkum finds it's target.
Von Alkum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rai at a distance.
Von Alkum throws a body shot but no joy.
Rai is looking for the big counter here.
Rai blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Alkum blocks a jab.
Von Alkum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rai misses with a hook.
Rai lands a nice hook to Von Alkum's body. Von Alkum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rai misses with a double jab
and Von Alkum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that half lands.
Rai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rai misses with a straight right.
Von Alkum dips to his left and cracks Rai with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Alkum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Alkum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Alkum manages to avoid it.
Rai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Rai.
Rai checks a low kick from Von Alkum.
Rai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Rai.
Von Alkum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Alkum tries to move into range but Rai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rai scores with a spinning back kick!
Von Alkum moves out of range as Rai strikes.
Rai connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Alkum delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rai lands a head shot.
Von Alkum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rai in his tracks.
Rai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Alkum is out of range.
Von Alkum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Alkum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rai defending well as Von Alkum loads up on a big left hand.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rai scores with a hook.
Rai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Alkum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rai 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 Von Alkum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Alkum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rai cracks Von Alkum with an open hand slap.
Von Alkum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Von Alkum blocks the low kick.
Von Alkum misses the jab.
Rai throws a head kick that misses.
Von Alkum thows a leg kick but Rai checks it
and Rai 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.
Rai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Alkums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Alkum lands a nice looking body shot.
Rai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Alkum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Alkum.
Rai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Alkum tries to clinch but Rai is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rai.
Von Alkum slips a straight right by Rai.
Von Alkum lands a right hook to the body.
Rai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Alkum cracks a nice hook into Rai's ribs.
Rai looks to land a right hand but Von Alkum moved out of range.
Rai misses with a hook.
It appears Von Alkum was looking to counter with a kick there.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rai!
Rai misses with an uppercut. Von Alkum saw that one coming.
Von Alkum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Alkum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rai checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Rai blocks the low kick.
Von Alkum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rai.
Rai avoids a kick to the body.
Von Alkum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Alkum closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rai can't get the takedown.
Von Alkum manages to break the clinch.
Von Alkum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Rai.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Alkum was well out of range. Poor timing from Rai.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Alkum misses the target.
Rai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rai looks to throw the jab but Von Alkum is out of range.
Rai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Alkum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rai momentarily.
Von Alkum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rai was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Alkum.
Rai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Alkum throws the left hand but Rai avoids the punch easily.
Von Alkum blocks a jab.
Rai throws a looping overhand right but Von Alkum ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Rai tenderised Von Alkum's leg. Von Alkum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Alkum checks a low kick from Rai.
Rai lands a nice hook to Von Alkum's body. Von Alkum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rai 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 Von Alkum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Alkum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Von Alkum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Alkum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rai to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rai.
Von Alkum throws a shot from downtown. Rai moves away and avoids it.
Rai misses with an uppercut.
Von Alkum blocks the body kick.
Von Alkum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rai moves away.
Von Alkum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rai. Rai obviously looking to wear him down.
Rai checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Alkum. Rai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Von Alkum misses its target.
Von Alkum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Von Alkum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rai throws out the jab.
Von Alkum scores with a shot to the body.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick that misses.
Rai lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Alkum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rai connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Alkum cracks a nice hook into Rai's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum digs a good hook to Rai's body.
Von Alkum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rai in his tracks.
Von Alkum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Alkum moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Alkum looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick from Rai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rai lands the left hand.
Rai keeps the fight on the outside.
Rai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Rai blocks it.
Rai ducks under a wild hook from Von Alkum.
Rai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Alkum.
Rai lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Alkum lands with a shot to the body.
Von Alkum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agansing Rai.
I think Rai 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 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 357 p4p, 527 weight class) and Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 34 p4p, 52 weight class). Cuntmara comes to the cage accompanied by $$ Hoes mad $$. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Fuguego.
Cuntmara missing with a left hand there. Fuguego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuguego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cuntmara with a body shot.
Cuntmara misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuguego decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cuntmara's guard.
Fuguego throwing strikes from guard but Cuntmara blocks nicely.
Fuguego in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fuguego stops Cuntmara from standing up.
Fuguego working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cuntmara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuguego is controlling him.
Fuguego trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuntmara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego postures up in Cuntmara's guard and throws a big left but Cuntmara blocks it.
Fuguego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuntmara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fuguego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cuntmara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuguego 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.
Cuntmara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuguego.
Fuguego looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fuguego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cuntmara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fuguego thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuguego scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fuguego sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fuguego looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fuguego working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fuguego trying to control the action but Cuntmara is working from the bottom.
Cuntmara is trying to stand.
Fuguego is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fuguego is on him like a limpet, forcing Cuntmara back against the cage.
Fuguego stalls.
Fuguego lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuntmara backwards.
Fuguego tries a body shot but Cuntmara blocks it.
Fuguego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuguego working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuguego.
Fuguego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuntmara's elbow.
Fuguego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuntmara's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuguego working aggressively here.
Fuguego goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuntmara prevents it.
Cuntmara breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Cuntmara misses.
Fuguego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuguego moves out of range as Cuntmara strikes.
Fuguego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuntmara is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuguego now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuguego defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuguego misses with an uppercut.
Fuguego misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fuguego throws a lazy uppercut
and Cuntmara counters with a stiff right hand.
Fuguego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara connects with a jab.
Cuntmara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cuntmara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuntmara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuguego takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cuntmara jabs Fuguego right on the nose. Fuguego blinks but takes it well.
Cuntmara misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuntmara ducks under a wild hook from Fuguego.
Fuguego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Cuntmara misses.
Cuntmara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuguego. Fuguego obviously looking to wear him down.
Cuntmara avoids the head kick by Fuguego.
Fuguego swings widly with a right hand
and Cuntmara counters with a straight right hand.
Fuguego moves away from the strike by Cuntmara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego scores with a shot to the body.
Cuntmara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cuntmara misses the jab.
Cuntmara misses with a hook.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuguego looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fuguego trying to control but Cuntmara is working from the bottom.
Fuguego throws an elbow that misses. Cuntmara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fuguego's guard. Nice move by Cuntmara!
Fuguego wants to sweep here but Cuntmara controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara stands and steps away. Fuguego gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cuntmara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuguego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cuntmara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego lands the left hand.
Cuntmara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuguego ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuntmara. Fuguego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Fuguego moved out of range nicely.
Fuguego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuguego lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuntmara misses with a low kick.
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuntmara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Fuguego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego misses with a body shot.
Cuntmara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cuntmara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuguego.
Cuntmara moves out of range of the body kick.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut.
Fuguego throws a leg kick that misses.
Fuguego is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cuntmara rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Cuntmara does it's job there.
Fuguego cracks Cuntmara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cuntmara throws the left hand but Fuguego avoids the punch easily.
Fuguego misses with a wild body shot.
Fuguego lands a jab to the head.
Cuntmara is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cuntmara gets caught napping as Fuguego dives in and scores a takedown. Cuntmara manages to retain guard.
Fuguego missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuguego trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuntmara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alphonse Fuguego has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuguego landing with the ground and pound.
Cuntmara is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fuguego is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuguego wants to control from the top but Cuntmara keeps moving.
Cuntmara is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fuguego is struggling to control the position.
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 Ibrahim Cuntmara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cuntmara blocks a head kick by Fuguego.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuguego. That's going to slow Cuntmara down.
Cuntmara misses with a looping right.
Cuntmara throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Cuntmara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuguego drives through with a takedown into Cuntmara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fuguego missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuguego has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cuntmara is looking to stand up but Fuguego isn't so interested in that idea.
Cuntmara keeping moving, preventing Fuguego from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego with a nice head shot there.
Cuntmara has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fuguego is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego is trying to stall.
Fuguego is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuntmara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuntmara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuguego's corner calls for a 1-2. Fuguego obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fuguego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuguego slips under a jab from Cuntmara.
Fuguego attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Cuntmara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fuguego blocks a jab.
Fuguego slips under a jab from Cuntmara.
Fuguego throws out a counter right but Cuntmara avoids it with no problem.
Fuguego lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuntmara at a distance.
Cuntmara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuntmara is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick there by Cuntmara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego misses with a wild body shot.
Fuguego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fuguego is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fuguego scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuguego looks to score with a jab to the body but Cuntmara is just out of range.
Fuguego dodges the punch combination from Cuntmara.
Fuguego slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Fuguego scores with a punch to the head.
Fuguego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cuntmara throws a head kick but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuguego slips a jab from Cuntmara.
Fuguego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fuguego looking to score a takedown here. Cuntmara is defending well but Fuguego drives through and ends up in Cuntmara's guard.
Fuguego wants to control from the top but Cuntmara keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fuguego tries to free his leg and advance position but Cuntmara is retaining full guard.
Fuguego postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuguego is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuntmara has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fuguego trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is winning the standup battle so far.
Fuguego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuntmara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cuntmara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fuguego throws a shot to the body.
Cuntmara looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuguego is just out of range.
Fuguego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cuntmara.
Cuntmara slips under a jab.
Cuntmara lands a body shot.
Fuguego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
Fuguego lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuntmara with the inside leg kick.
Cuntmara ducks under a wild hook from Fuguego.
Cuntmara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alphonse Fuguego.
I think Fuguego has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonse Fuguego!
An out of breath Alphonse Fuguego thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ibrahim Cuntmara was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame The Stepdads for this defeat ,especially Alex K.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sitsongrit (ranked 198 p4p, 223 weight class) and Richard Mesquita (ranked 26 p4p, 28 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Mesquita makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mesquita walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Mesquita pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mesquita takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mesquita throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Mesquita moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Mesquita works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita gets a takedown into half guard.
Mesquita prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sitsongrit.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mesquita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita manages to break the clinch.
Mesquita takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mesquita takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Sitsongrit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mesquita in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mesquita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is controlling Mesquita's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sitsongrit pushes Mesquita off looking to stand but Mesquita dives back in and keeps control.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
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.
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.
Mesquita 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.
Sitsongrit pushes Mesquita off looking to stand but Mesquita dives back in and keeps control.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Mesquita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Mesquita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sitsongrit!
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sitsongrit to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
Mesquita lands a big shot there that rocks Sitsongrit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Mesquita will probably get the nod.
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.
Mesquita takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Mesquita right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mesquita.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Mesquita ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Mesquita counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mesquita has time to react.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Mesquita avoids it easily.
And Mesquita tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danny Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.
Mesquita is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Mesquita saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mesquita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Mesquita throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mesquita cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit closes the distance looking to clinch
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mesquita prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Mesquita lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita chips away with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Mesquita is controlling the position.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
That's four 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.
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita postures up.
Sitsongrit is adopting a defensive guard.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesquita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richard Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mesquita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danny Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mesquita closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Mesquita stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Mesquita down with leg kicks.
Mesquita feints and as Sitsongrit raises his hands in defense, Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mesquita presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mesquita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Mesquita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mesquita blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mesquita scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Mesquita has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Mesquita gets control of Sitsongrit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mesquita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but instead Mesquita has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita distracts Sitsongrit with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Mesquita stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Mesquita defends easily.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit pulls Mesquita in to control the position.
Mesquita is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita pushing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mesquita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard.
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sitsongrit's head.
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita works his way into full mount!
Richard Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Mesquita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mesquita 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Wrecks (ranked 35 p4p, 213 weight class) and Kurt Zweihander (ranked 2 p4p, 15 weight class). Will Wrecks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kurt Zweihander's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Wrecks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zweihander fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wrecks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wrecks moves out of range as Zweihander strikes.
It looked like Wrecks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wrecks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zweihander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut.
Wrecks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Zweihander.
Wrecks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zweihander. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zweihander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wrecks doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wrecks is breathing heavily.
Zweihander throws a powerful right kick. Wrecks tried to block low but the kick was high! Wrecks was taken right off of his feet! Zweihander jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurt Zweihander!
Kurt Zweihander decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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