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C289: Albatross vs Cheese PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ay Blyad (ranked 1088 p4p, 778 weight class) and Curtis Rome (ranked 119 p4p, 88 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ay Blyad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blyad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rome's sensitive parts.
Blyad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Blyad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rome napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rome gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blyad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rome lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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!
Rome avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blyad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome looking to pass the guard.
Rome passes Blyad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blyad looking for submissions off his back.
Rome moves nicely into side control.
Blyad is looking to regain half guard here but Rome keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blyad, who protects the arm well.
Blyad looking for a sweep but Rome has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rome quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rome but it's paid off an Blyad is forced to tap! Nice work by Rome.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 622 p4p, 781 weight class) and Bo Garrett (ranked 80 p4p, 97 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bo Garrett was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett takes one on the button.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garrett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garrett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov lands a two punch combo.
Garrett gets tackled into the cage by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov maintains the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Garrett has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage.
Garrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Garrett, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrett is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Garrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Kuznetsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garrett stalling.
Garrett takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett lands a body shot.
Garrett looking for a takedown.
Garrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garrett lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Garrett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett lands strikes from half guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to full guard.
Garrett 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.
Garrett slips a nice elbow through Kuznetsov's hands, connecting with Kuznetsov's forehead.
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garrett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garrett wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuznetsov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garrett.
Garrett with the ground and pound but Kuznetsov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garrett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garrett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garrett throws a strike but Kuznetsov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuznetsov is stalling in the full guard.
Garrett looking for a sweep. Not yet Garrett, not yet.
Kuznetsov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Garrett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Garrett.
Kuznetsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garrett is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett feints the counter takedown.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Kuznetsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garrett back to the cage. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrett can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Garrett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garrett has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garrett's head backwards.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrett, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Garrett lands a right hand.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov presses Garrett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Garrett lands with a cross.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrett misses with a wild combination.
Garrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Garrett moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick, looking for Garrett's leg but Garrett calmly moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Garrett.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuznetsov pushes off an throws an elbow but Garrett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Garrett circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garrett works Kuznetsov's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garrett fails to land.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
Garrett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Garrett 's eye.
 It looks like Bo Garrett has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Garrett.
Garrett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kuznetsov.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the body.
Garrett is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Kuznetsov on the inside.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
Garrett avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garrett.
Garrett digs a right hand into Kuznetsov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuznetsov's gas tank.
Garrett lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garrett scores with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Alexander Kuznetsov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrett is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garrett.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Garrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Garrett's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Garrett throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Garrett.
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrett, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garrett.
Garrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow over the top.
Garrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Garrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Garrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrett is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Garrett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Garrett.
A frustrated look appears on Kuznetsov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garrett prevents Kuznetsov from breaking the clinch.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Garrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garrett lands a damaging elbow.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuznetsov taking a breather.
Kuznetsov looking to throw knees to the head but Garrett is blocking nicely.
Garrett lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Garrett misses with some punches.
Garrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett working aggressively here.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a hook that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrett is working for takedown but Kuznetsov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garrett is looking for a takedown.
Garrett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garrett as Kuznetsov tries to tie him up.
Kuznetsov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Garrett.
Nice body punch from Garrett - that landed with a thud.
Garrett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrett is leaning against Kuznetsov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garrett tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Garrett blocks it.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Garrett.
Kuznetsov tries to land a knee to the head but Garrett blocks with his arms.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrett tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garrett backwards.
Garrett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuznetsov regains guard.
Garrett is in close to Kuznetsov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kuznetsov wants to stand and escape but Garrett is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznetsov has wrist control.
Garrett cracks Kuznetsov with a solid left hand.
Garrett landing with the ground and pound.
Garrett throws a big elbow that misses.
Garrett is working Kuznetsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garrett looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov controlling Garrett's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bo Garrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrett distracts Kuznetsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bo Garrett.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabrijel Bozic (ranked 488 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Karel Sup (ranked 62 p4p, 134 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Bozic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sup misses with a few strikes there.
Sup misses with a shot to the body
and Sup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sup lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bozic throws a leg kick but Sup checks it.
Sup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bozic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sup. That did some damage!
Sup lands a nice shot that snaps Bozic's head back.
Bozic moves away from the strike by Sup.
Sup misses with a combination
and Bozic counters with a huge left! Sup is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bozic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sup from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bozic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
A victorious Gabrijel Bozic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Turcotte (ranked 189 p4p, 325 weight class) and Ranger Alderidge (ranked 24 p4p, 48 weight class). Alderidge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Portland, Oregon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderidge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte misses with a double jab
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turcotte works Alderidge's body with a nice hook.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
Alderidge is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alderidge has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge misses with a kick to the body.
Alderidge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alderidge lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Alderidge throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice body shot.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Turcotte pushes him away.
Donk. Turcotte catches Alderidge right on the button with a cross.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.
Turcotte tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Alderidge avoids it well.
Alderidge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Alderidge only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Turcotte pushes him away.
Turcotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alderidge.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Alderidge saw that one coming.
A big right from Alderidge misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Alderidge misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderidge connects with a body shot.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte cracks Alderidge with an open hand slap.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Alderidge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte moves out of range as Alderidge throws a body kick.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Alderidge.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Alderidge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alderidge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alderidge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turcotte will feel that in the morning.
Alderidge throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alderidge.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Alderidge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Alderidge.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
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.
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderidge.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Alderidge might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Turcotte has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte backing away here, and Alderidge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Alderidge ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Alderidge tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Alderidge slips under a jab from Turcotte.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Alderidge moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alderidge's head backwards.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Alderidge avoids nicely.
Alderidge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turcotte.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Alderidge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderidge scoring well with a low kick there.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderidge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alderidge throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Alderidge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Alderidge with an uppercut!
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alderidge can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alderidge eats them both and turns towards Turcotte to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Turcotte darts in and clinches Alderidge up against the cage.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Turcotte.
A short left from Turcotte.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Turcotte throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Turcotte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alderidge lands with a good body shot.
Turcotte throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Alderidge throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Alderidge moved out of range nicely.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Alderidge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turcotte with a body shot.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Alderidge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
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!
Alderidge slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Alderidge looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Alderidge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a left to the body.
Alderidge misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Alderidge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alderidge doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Alderidge slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alderidge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte cracks Alderidge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it.
Ranger Alderidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte misses the jab.
Alderidge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turcotte has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Saitoh (ranked 565 p4p, 291 weight class) and Borowa Gora (ranked 77 p4p, 41 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borowa Gora!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
Gora throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gora throws a hook but Saitoh avoids it easily.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.
Gora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Gora moves away and avoids it.
Saitoh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gora cracks Saitoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Saitoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
Saitoh dodges the punch combination from Gora.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gora motions for Saitoh to come forward. Gora throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gora throws out a loose jab but Saitoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gora takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Saitoh.
Gora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saitoh takes one to the chin there.
Gora cracks Saitoh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gora.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saitoh throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Saitoh lands a nice shot that snaps Gora's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh misses with a hook.
Saitoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gora sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saitoh throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Saitoh throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Saitoh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
An inside leg kick from Gora misses.
Saitoh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut there from Gora.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saitoh throws out the jab.
Gora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saitoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Gora there.
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saitoh.
Gora throws a counter combo.
Saitoh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
Saitoh shoots in looking for a takedown. Gora tries to sprawl out of it but Saitoh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gora connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saitoh's hands.
Saitoh throws a right hand that misses
and Gora counters with a nice body shot.
Saitoh staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Gora coming out on top.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Gora misses with an uppercut
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Gora is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saitoh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Saitoh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saitoh somewhat.
Gora lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saitoh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gora avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh fails with the takedown
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora lands a nice hook to Saitoh's body. Saitoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Gora is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from Saitoh lands.
Gora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gora has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Gora.
Gora throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saitoh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gora scores with a shot to the body.
Saitoh takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gora.
Gora walks into a stiff left hand from Saitoh.
Saitoh takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saitoh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gora jabs Saitoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saitoh checks a low kick from Gora.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Saitoh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Gora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Saitoh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora scoring well with a low kick there.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Saitoh avoids the head kick by Gora.
Nice defenses there by Saitoh.
Gora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saitoh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Gora manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Saitoh.
A big right from Gora misses.
The fighters circling - Gora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saitoh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gora back to the cage. Saitoh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora wants to stand and escape but Saitoh is having none of it.
Gora scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Saitoh shoots for a takedown but Gora saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gora cracks Saitoh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gora connects with an inside leg kick.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown but Gora shows good takedown defense.
Borowa Gora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gora lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gora stalks Saitoh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saitoh's face. Saitoh staggers backwards, shaken.
Saitoh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gora scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saitoh misses with a looping right.
Gora throws an off balance right hand
and Saitoh counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh is looking to counter punch.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
Gora misses with the combination.
Saitoh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Gora. That snapped Saitoh's head back.
Gora throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saitoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saitoh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Gora moves out of range as Saitoh strikes.
Gora throws a low kick but Saitoh moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Saitoh misses the target.
A jab from Gora misses.
Gora has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
Saitoh looks to land a left hand but Gora moved out of range nicely.
Gora swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Saitoh.
Saitoh closes the distance and pushes Gora back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
Gora blocks a body shot from Saitoh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gora or not.
Gora is breathing heavily.
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!
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora tries to work over Saitoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike.
Saitoh has a couple of punches blocked by Gora.
Saitoh scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Gora.
Gora prevents a body shot from Saitoh.
Gora misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saitoh.
Saitoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gora.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Saitoh lands a shoulder strike.
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gora throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borowa Gora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gora scores with a head kick. Saitoh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Gora throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Gora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gora is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gora throws a lazy uppercut
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Gora looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Gora tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saitoh is able to avoid easily.
Gora lands a jab to Saitoh's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora tries to bum rush Saitoh with a series of wild strikes but Saitoh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saitoh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gora is trying to defend but Saitoh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh wants to take a breather but Gora is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh stops Gora from getting back to his feet.
Gora felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gora wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh winds up and cracks Gora with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Gora is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitoh lands a nice short elbow.
Saitoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Saitoh.
Gora manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gora.
Gora misses with a hook. Saitoh ducked under it nicely.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saitoh fails with the takedown.
Gora doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saitoh checks the leg kick.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Gora.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gora scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gora misses with a leg kick.
Gora throws a hook but Saitoh blocks it.
Saitoh lands the left hand.
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saitoh dives in and grabs Gora's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gora pushes down on Saitoh's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Gora.
Gora closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gora tries a head kick but it misses.
Saitoh throws a lazy uppercut
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gora throws out a leg kick but Saitoh moves out of range and Gora only half commits.
Saitoh drops his hands momentarily and Gora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gora throws a hook but Saitoh blocks it.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gora circles away.
Saitoh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gora lands a leg kick that knocks Saitoh off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Gora.
Saitoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gora to score with a decent uppercut.
Gora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saitoh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gora bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saitoh's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Saitoh there.
Gora lands an overhand right.
Gora throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saitoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saitoh.
 Saitoh is rocked!
Gora slips a jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gora as he jumps to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gora.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borowa Gora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gora winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora!
A very excited looking Borowa Gora rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurki Potku (ranked 93 p4p, 254 weight class) and Roberto Fabinho (ranked 13 p4p, 35 weight class). Fabinho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Glowed Up - Kaytranada. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurki Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho tries to clinch up but Potku circles away and keeps his distance.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potku shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fabinho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fabinho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fabinho keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku won't allow Fabinho to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Potku trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fabinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Potku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fabinho moves away.
Potku moves out of range of the body kick from Fabinho.
Donk. Potku catches Fabinho right on the button with a cross.
Potku fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fabinho to the ground. Potku is now in Fabinho's guard.
Potku trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku looking to sit in guard and control but Fabinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Potku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Potku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Potku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fabinho defends it easily.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Potku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potku controls Fabinho momentarily but Fabinho frees himself.
Fabinho is working Potku over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fabinho distracts Potku with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Potku working for a triangle but Fabinho defends it easily.
Potku seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fabinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Potku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho forces his way into half guard.
Fabinho wants to control but Potku is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Potku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Potku trying to control the position.
Potku can't keep his opponent in guard - Fabinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fabinho controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potku tries to get to full guard but Fabinho has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kurki Potku will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Potku slips under a jab.
Potku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potku tests Fabinho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Fabinho.
Potku avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Fabinho fakes the leg kick and cracks Potku in the body.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
It looked like Potku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fabinho.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fabinho enables Potku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fabinho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Potku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Potku is sitting in close to Fabinho's body. Fabinho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Potku is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Potku is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fabinho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fabinho!
An out of breath Roberto Fabinho 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 Johnny Billabong (ranked 54 p4p, 103 weight class) and Ispa Perkele (ranked 9 p4p, 15 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Billabong.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Perkele does no damage.
Perkele tries to work over Billabong's front leg with a kick but Billabong checks it.
Nice shot lands for Perkele.
Perkele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Billabong throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Billabong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Billabong lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Perkele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Perkele is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet.
Perkele managing to control the position.
Perkele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Billabong prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet.
Perkele seems keen to control Billabong's posture.
Billabong trying to control but Perkele is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perkele moves out of range as Billabong strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billabong.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Billabong connects with a single shot there.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Billabong - just one landing.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
Perkele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Billabong should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong looks for a takedown but Perkele sprawls well.
Perkele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perkele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Billabong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perkele tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Billabong is in Perkele's guard.
Perkele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perkele looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkele, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong prevents Perkele from getting back to his feet.
Billabong content to stall in guard here.
Perkele scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Perkele defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Perkele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billabong throws out the jab.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Billabong moves out of range easily.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Perkele defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele throws a head kick but Billabong moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Billabong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Perkele throws a leg kick
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele lands with a hook. Billabong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Perkele misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
Billabong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Billabong stops Perkele from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkele is not content to let Billabong control the position.
Perkele pushes Billabong off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Billabong as he connects with a hook.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Billabong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perkele sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Billabong somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
Billabong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong throws a big counter combination but Perkele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Billabong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Billabong there.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Billabong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a shot to the body.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Perkele.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Perkele is predictable there
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Perkele.
Billabong throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele with a jab.
Billabong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Perkele tests Billabong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong avoids the head kick by Perkele.
Billabong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Perkele sprawls and moves away.
Ispa Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perkele thinking.
Billabong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Perkele misses with a leg kick
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
A jab from Billabong does it's job there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Perkele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong scores with a jab. Perkele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perkele lands with a straight right. Billabong didn't see that one coming.
Billabong lands with a nice body punch.
Perkele wants to slow Billabong down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele lands a nice hook to Billabong's body. Billabong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Perkele lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Perkele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billabong thuds a left hand into Perkele's body.
Perkele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Perkele misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong misses with a hook.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Billabong blocks a jab.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Perkele walks into a straight right hand from Billabong.
Billabong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Billabong throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billabong scores with a three punch combo!
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perkele defends it nicely.
Billabong works the jab nicely.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
Billabong throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billabong throws out the jab.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong dives in and grabs Perkele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perkele pushes down on Billabong's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele slips under a jab from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a takedown attempt - Perkele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkele digs a good hook to Billabong's body.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Perkele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Perkele is predictable there
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Perkele wants to get back to full guard but Billabong has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Billabong.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong connects with a single shot there.
Perkele lands a head kick!
Billabong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perkele doesn't seem bothered though.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Perkele has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Billabong is on him like a limpet, forcing Perkele back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkele.
Billabong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body.
Billabong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perkele walks away with a smile on his face. Billabong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Billabong scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Perkele moves away and avoids it.
Perkele walks into a jab.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Billabong checks it.
Perkele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong scores with a nice head shot.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Billabong with a poor takedown
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Billabong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billabong throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Billabong thuds his right hand into Perkele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Billabong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Billabong has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong connects with a crisp jab.
Billabong scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Perkele.
I think Perkele 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Haggar (ranked 28 p4p, 86 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 7 p4p, 13 weight class). Torvik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
260
33 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggar dives in and grabs Torvik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torvik pushes down on Haggar's head and hops out.
Torvik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torvik has time to react.
Haggar misses with a body punch
enabling Torvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvik takes one to the side of the head.
Haggar misses with a straight left.
Haggar misses with a looping left.
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Haggar as he checks the leg kick.
Haggar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Torvik wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Haggar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Torvik has momentary wrist control but Haggar slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torvik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haggar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Torvik keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Torvik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Torvik passes to full mount!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Haggar is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torvik prevents Haggar from improving his position.
Torvik wants to free his trapped foot but Haggar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torvik thows a huge punch but Haggar dodges it nicely.
Haggar won't allow Torvik to pass to mount.
Torvik wants to take a breather but Haggar is having none of it.
Torvik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Torvik trying to control the action but Haggar is working from the bottom.
Torvik trying to control the pace.
Haggar regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Torvik tries to free his leg and advance position but Haggar is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torvik trying to control but Haggar is working from the bottom.
Haggar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torvik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torvik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haggar keeping moving, preventing Torvik from controlling successfully.
Torvik won't allow Haggar to sweep him here.
Haggar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torvik manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar stopping the sweep attempt from Torvik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Torvik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggar is in close to Torvik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torvik is on top in guard.
Torvik stands up from Haggar's guard - Torvik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Haggar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Torvik moves out of range as Haggar strikes.
Torvik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torvik sprawls well. Torvik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haggar gets slowly back to his feet.
Torvik throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haggar.
Haggar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Torvik defends well and Haggar ends up having to push Torvik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torvik struggles to land a body shot inside as Haggar controls his hands.
Torvik lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik lands a nice shot to the body.
Haggar is breathing heavily.
Torvik works on Haggar's body with a couple of short punches.
Torvik works on Haggar's body with a couple of short punches.
Torvik works on Haggar's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Torvik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside.
Haggar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torvik connects with a looping right hand.
Haggar misses with a left hand
and Torvik counters with an inside leg kick.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torvik throws a body punch but Haggar moves out of range.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Haggar is just out of range.
Haggar misses with a hook. Torvik ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Haggar as he checks the leg kick.
Haggar scores with a nice head shot.
Haggar looks to land a combination but Torvik avoids it well.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Torvik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
That kick from Torvik tenderised Haggar's leg. Haggar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haggar connects with a body shot.
Haggar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torvik sprawls well. Torvik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haggar gets slowly back to his feet.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haggar manages to avoid it.
Haggar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haggar throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik counters with a nice uppercut.
Torvik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haggar defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand.
Haggar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Haggar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haggar shoots in but no luck this time.
Haggar misses with a jab to the body
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haggar ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Haggar attempts a counter takedown but Torvik avoids it well and moves away.
Torvik misses with a low kick as Haggar jumps back.
Haggar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haggar lands a nice hook to Torvik's body. Torvik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik throws a leg kick which misses Haggar's front leg but catches the back leg as Haggar tries to avoid it.
Haggar throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torvik cracks a nice hook into Haggar's ribs.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haggar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torvik avoids it really well and circles away.
Torvik appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torvik with the inside leg kick.
Torvik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Torvik throws a shot from downtown. Haggar moves away and avoids it.
Haggar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Torvik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haggar.
Torvik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torvik moves out of range as Haggar strikes.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Haggar moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Haggar.
Haggar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torvik counters with a nice right hand that sends Haggar toppling to the canvas! Haggar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Torvik finish him?!
Haggar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haggar will feel that in the morning.
Oh Haggar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torvik thuds his shin into the meat of Haggar's side.
Haggar seems to have got his legs back now.
Haggar blocks a jab.
Torvik measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Haggar! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sven Torvik!
In his post fight interview, Sven Torvik started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Da Jiang (ranked 5 p4p, 14 weight class) and DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 1 p4p, 2 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Jiang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiang misses the jab.
Jiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.
Jiang moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Jiang as the two fighters clinch.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Jiang.
It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body.
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Jiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang lands with a hook. Matikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiang checks the leg kick.
Matikainen sizes up Jiang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matikainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiang connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Jiang checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiang blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Jiang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang misses with a looping left.
Jiang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Jiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiang lands an overhand right.
Jiang wants to clinch.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang avoids it easily.
Jiang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Jiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matikainen lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Jiang tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Matikainen catches Jiang right on the button with a cross.
Jiang lands a nice shot that snaps Matikainen's head back.
Matikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Jiang.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks.
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang lands a right hand.
Jiang is stalling here.
Jiang presses Matikainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jiang is trying to maintain a safe position but Matikainen gets an underhook and turns Jiang into the cage.
Jiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen can't break the clinch.
Jiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
A short right from Jiang.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Jiang is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Jiang avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jiang throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a jab when Jiang was well out of range.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Jiang misses its intended target.
Jiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Jiang moves into the clinch.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
Jiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matikainen tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen tries to work over Jiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jiang punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jiang with a nice calf kick.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen works Jiang's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Jiang.
Jiang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen unleashes a big counter combination but Jiang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jiang tries to score with a low kick but Matikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen scores with a kick to the body.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks.
Jiang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Matikainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jiang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Jiang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang motions for Matikainen to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang misses with a double jab.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matikainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four 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!
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Jiang clinches up with Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiang.
Matikainen has had enough of the clinch but Jiang keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Jiang - that landed with a thud.
Jiang scores with a knee to the head.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Jiang controls the action.
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Jiang throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiang.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Jiang tries to counter by clinching up but Matikainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
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 Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jiang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Jiang tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jiang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matikainen moves out of range as Jiang throws a body kick.
Jiang fails to land with a series of punches.
Matikainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiang ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
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!
Jiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Jiang settles back down.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Jiang counters with a low kick, right behind Matikainen 's knee.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Jiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Jiang tries to avoid it.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Jiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Jiang.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the body kick
and Jiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen connects with a high kick.
Jiang misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen scores with a head kick.
Jiang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Matikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jiang's sensitive parts.
Jiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matikainen has time to react.
Jiang misses with a looping right.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Jiang throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jiang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Jiang avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
Matikainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
Jiang keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jiang moves out of range easily.
Jiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Jiang.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jiang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jiang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Jiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but DaMatti Matikainen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Jiang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Jiang checks it
and Jiang counters with a series of strikes. Matikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Jiang's head back.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Matikainen tries to work over Jiang's front leg with a kick but Jiang checks it.
Jiang is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Jiang throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Jiang pushes Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Jiang lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Jiang prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Jiang rushes Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jiang digs a right hand underneath Matikainen's ribcage. Matikainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matikainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matikainen's efforts to push away.
Jiang looking to stall.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Jiang.
Jiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jiang wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Jiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Jiang.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
Jiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with an open hand slap.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jiang takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Jiang throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jiang. Jiang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiang takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Jiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jiang lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matikainen.
Jiang moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang feints a jab promting Matikainen to slip. Jiang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jiang.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jiang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matikainen takes a step back to recover.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiang misses with the combination.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a good jab.
Matikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Jiang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Jiang misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Jiang finds it's target.
Jiang wants to land a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Jiang scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
Jiang tries to clinch up.
Jiang checks the leg kick.
Matikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jiang tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jiang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Jiang lands with a nice body kick.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen motions for Jiang to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Jiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen thumps Jiang with a low kick.
Jiang lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Jiang misses.
A jab from Jiang misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Matikainen misses.
Jiang moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Jiang misses with a leg kick.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jiang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matikainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage.
That's four 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!
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jiang.
Matikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Matikainen.
Jiang pushes Matikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Jiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Come on Jiang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DaMatti Matikainen.
I think Matikainen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
The fight is ruled a draw!
Da Jiang retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 1 p4p, 102 weight class) and Charles Eric Cheese (ranked 1 p4p, 10 weight class). Cheese has chosen The Midnight NAMBLA as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albatross throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheese throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albatross on the side of the head.
Cheese throws an off balance right hand
and Albatross counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheese slips under a jab from Albatross.
Cheese feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Albatross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Albatross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross takes one on the button.
Cheese throws a poor cross that misses
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Albatross misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Cheese ducks down to avoid it.
Albatross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese punishes Albatross's body with a nice straight punch.
Cheese tests Albatross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Johnny Albatross has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Cheese. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cheese.
Albatross is rocked!
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Albatross.
Cheese cracks Albatross with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cheese has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Albatross to stand back up!
Oh Albatross is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albatross throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
Charles Eric Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
Albatross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Albatross wants to break free but Cheese has control.
Albatross being controlled against the cage.
Cheese lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cheese throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cheese lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese.
Cheese scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cheese creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Albatross's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Albatross drops to his knees and Cheese pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Charles Eric Cheese made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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