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C299: Lehto vs Matti III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Garrett (ranked 1272 p4p, 1017 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 161 p4p, 123 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 28 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett scores with a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Garrett won't allow Nakamura to sweep him here.
Garrett is working Nakamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garrett's guard.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garrett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garrett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett managing to control the position.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Garrett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garrett 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.
Garrett is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrett is retaining full guard.
Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Garrett blocks nicely.
Garrett has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakamura postures up in Garrett's guard and throws a big left but Garrett blocks it.
Garrett controlling the position.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garrett keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garrett is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tran MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garrett wants to control the position but Nakamura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Garrett gets back to full guard.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garrett can't keep his opponent in guard - Nakamura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Garrett is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nakamura drops his hands momentarily and Garrett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garrett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Garrett's body. Garrett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garrett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakamura on the side of the head.
Garrett scores with the left hand. Nakamura knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Nakamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garrett doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Garrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garrett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett has managed to clinch.
Garrett tries to work over Nakamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Garrett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakamura's hands.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Garrett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrett with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garrett swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garrett defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Garrett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura misses with a double jab
letting Garrett counter with a right hand.
Nakamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrett.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakamura misses with a jab to the body
and Garrett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nakamura!
Garrett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nakamura to see if he's OK.
Nakamura tries to bench press Garrett off him but Garrett keeps the position.
Garrett lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Garrett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrett looking to control but instead Nakamura has slipped a leg in, to regain half 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 drops an elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Garrett is keen to just control but Nakamura is a slippery customer.
Garrett winds up and cracks Nakamura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garrett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nakamura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garrett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakamura looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakamura looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakamura!
Garrett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakamura's best efforts.
Nakamura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garrett defending well though.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Garrett dodges it nicely.
Nakamura working over Garrett with some ground and pound. Garrett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garrett is controlling Nakamura's trapped leg to prevent Nakamura from advancing to side control.
Garrett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakamura.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura is keen to just control but Garrett is a slippery customer.
Nakamura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garrett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bo Garrett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.
Garrett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakamura throws a hook but Garrett blocks it.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura swings for the body but Garrett moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett misses with an uppercut.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nakamura!
Garrett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nakamura down.
Garrett in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nakamura manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garrett's best efforts.
Nakamura regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrett cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett is in close to Nakamura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
Garrett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garrett cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garrett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garrett manages to get himself to full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Garrett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakamura working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nakamura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is putting a hurting on Garrett here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garrett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garrett is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Nakamura crashes against the mat.
Nakamura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Garrett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garrett trying to control from the bottom.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Garrett to regain full guard.
Garrett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakamura landing some decent shots from guard.
Garrett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Garrett keeps moving.
Garrett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrett throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Nakamura with the counter takedown but Garrett avoids it easily.
Nakamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Garrett is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gurizuri Nakamura.
I think Nakamura 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zigor Azarola (ranked 590 p4p, 672 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 51 p4p, 56 weight class). Azarola comes to the cage accompanied by Million Shattered Swords by Witchrot. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zigor Azarola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson works Azarola's body with a nice hook.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Azarola misses.
Jackson slips a straight right by Azarola.
Azarola stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson takes a swing at Azarola's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Azarola.
Azarola throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
 It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Zigor Azarola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Azarola's ribs.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azarola.
Azarola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Azarola's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Azarola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Azarola wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azarola is trying to keep Jackson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Azarola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Azarola!
Azarola's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jackson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azarola would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azarola is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azarola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azarola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azarola checks a leg kick.
Azarola ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses the jab.
Zigor Azarola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azarola throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Azarola didn't expect that.
Azarola has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Azarola!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azarola walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Azarola misses with a wild body shot.
Azarola throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azarola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azarola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson throws a body punch but Azarola moves out of range.
Azarola missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azarola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Azarola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Azarola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Azarola missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azarola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Azarola loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Azarola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Azarola throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azarola!
Azarola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Azarola wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Azarola has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zigor Azarola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson'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.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azarola throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azarola. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Azarola.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Azarola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Azarola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Azarola.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azarola throws a body shot but no joy.
Azarola throws a nice head kick!
Azarola throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Azarola's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Azarola.
Azarola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azarola works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Azarola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azarola clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 Jackson is rocked!
Azarola cracks Jackson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zigor Azarola!
An out of breath Zigor Azarola 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 752 p4p, 625 weight class) and Billy Blank (ranked 87 p4p, 72 weight class). Billy Blank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giro Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto loads up on a big right hand but Blank slips the punch.
Inhanamoto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blank. Blank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Inhanamoto has time to react.
Blank's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blank duly obliges.
 It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Blank misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blank digs a good body shot into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Blank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Blank goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blank feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Inhanamoto crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 290 p4p, 774 weight class) and Vadius Highwind (ranked 42 p4p, 106 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 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadius Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Highwind.
We've been informed that Highwind has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Highwind fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skurwysynowski misses with a hook.
Highwind now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Highwind moves out of range as Skurwysynowski throws a body kick.
Skurwysynowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Highwind. That one must have hurt.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Highwind counter with a right hand.
Highwind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Highwind was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Highwind misses with a looping right.
It looked like Skurwysynowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Highwind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind jabs at Skurwysynowski's body.
Highwind is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throwing a counter right hand but Highwind manages to avoid it.
Highwind scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind swings for the body but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
Highwind tries to move into range but Skurwysynowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vadius Highwind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind connects with a single shot there.
Skurwysynowski connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Highwind, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Highwind.
Highwind looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Highwind throws a hook but Skurwysynowski blocks it.
Skurwysynowski throws a right hand that misses
enabling Highwind to counter with a crisp jab.
Skurwysynowski misses with an uppercut
and Skurwysynowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Highwind counters with a straight right hand.
Skurwysynowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highwind punishes Skurwysynowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skurwysynowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Highwind is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skurwysynowski with a body shot.
Highwind is looking to slow Skurwysynowski down with leg kicks.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body kick.
Skurwysynowski throws a hook but Highwind blocks it.
Skurwysynowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skurwysynowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Highwind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Highwind scores with a nice body kick.
Highwind moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big right from Highwind misses.
Skurwysynowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Highwind misses.
Skurwysynowski blocks a jab.
Highwind pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highwind takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Highwind throws a looping overhand right but Skurwysynowski ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highwind connects with a body shot that sends Skurwysynowski's belly button to the back.
Highwind swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Highwind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Highwind.
Highwind throws a hook to the side of Skurwysynowski's head but Skurwysynowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Skurwysynowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skurwysynowski.
Highwind gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skurwysynowski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Highwind looks winded!
Skurwysynowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Skurwysynowski stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadius Highwind dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Highwind misses with an uppercut
and Skurwysynowski counters with a nice right hand that sends Highwind toppling to the canvas! Highwind scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Skurwysynowski finish him?!
It looks like Vadius Highwind has been cut.
Highwind thows a leg kick but Skurwysynowski checks it
and Skurwysynowski counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
Vladimir Skurwysynowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Erdogan (ranked 281 p4p, 532 weight class) and Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 36 p4p, 72 weight class). Matsuda has chosen Gojira - Another World as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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39 - 19 - 0 |
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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 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mustafa Erdogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda misses with a right hand
and Erdogan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matsuda misses with a body shot
and Erdogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda throws out a loose jab but Erdogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Erdogan thuds his right hand into Matsuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsuda avoids the head kick by Erdogan.
Donk. Matsuda catches Erdogan right on the button with a cross.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuda counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt
and Erdogan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matsuda looks for a takedown but Erdogan sprawls well.
Erdogan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda fails with a takedown attempt.
Erdogan is looking to counter punch.
Mustafa Erdogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanaka Matsuda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erdogan moves away.
Erdogan needs to keep his hands up - Matsuda had a free shot at his head there.
Erdogan scores with a nice head shot.
Matsuda looks to land a left hand but Erdogan moved out of range nicely.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Erdogan does it's job there.
Matsuda lands a nice looking body shot.
Erdogan throws a big shot that misses.
Erdogan ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erdogan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Erdogan duly obliges.
Erdogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuda connects with a right hand. Erdogan shakes it off.
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!
Matsuda lands a nice hook to Erdogan's body. Erdogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda swats away the attempt to clinch by Erdogan.
Matsuda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matsuda lands a nice hook to Erdogan's body. Erdogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Matsuda there.
Matsuda clobbers Erdogan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsuda missing with a left hand there. Erdogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda with a hook.
Erdogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Erdogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erdogan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Matsuda.
The fighters circling - Matsuda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erdogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsuda.
Nice uppercut there from Erdogan.
Matsuda lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda misses with a hook to the body
and Erdogan counters with a good low kick that Matsuda was not able to check.
Erdogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsuda.
Matsuda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Erdogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuda misses the body punch
and Erdogan counters with a nice uppercut.
Erdogan clobbers Matsuda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That has opened up Tanaka Matsuda's cut even more.
Erdogan misses with a hook
and Matsuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erdogan doesn't seem bothered though.
Erdogan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matsuda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erdogan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Erdogan avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Mustafa Erdogan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Erdogan throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuda with the counter takedown but Erdogan avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Erdogan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matsuda slips under a jab.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erdogan throws a lazy right hand but Matsuda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erdogan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuda's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erdogan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the body from Matsuda misses
and Erdogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erdogan instigates a clinch.
Erdogan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Erdogan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Erdogan.
Matsuda blocks a body shot from Erdogan.
Erdogan lands a hook that snaps the head of Matsuda backwards.
Matsuda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Erdogan regains guard immediately.
Matsuda looking to pass the guard.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Erdogan keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Erdogan holds on and takes a little breather.
Matsuda tries to free his leg and advance position but Erdogan is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erdogan controlling the position.
Erdogan keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Erdogan wants to stand up but Matsuda is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Matsuda misses its intended target.
Matsuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuda keeps the fight on the outside.
Matsuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erdogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsuda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Erdogan scrambles back to his feet.
Erdogan lands a nice shot to the body.
Erdogan wants to clinch
and Matsuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuda misses with a lunging right hand
and Erdogan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erdogan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Erdogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mustafa Erdogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erdogan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Erdogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a hook but Erdogan avoids it easily.
Erdogan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mustafa Erdogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erdogan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Erdogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Matsuda feints the counter takedown.
Erdogan thumps Matsuda with a low kick.
Erdogan ducks under a wild hook from Matsuda.
Matsuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erdogan misses with a hook. Matsuda ducked under it nicely.
Matsuda lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erdogan moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Erdogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Erdogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Erdogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Erdogan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuda finds it's way round the side to connect with Erdogan's head.
Erdogan loads up on a big right hand but Matsuda slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Erdogan.
Matsuda lands a jab to the nose.
Erdogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Erdogan counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuda tests Erdogan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erdogan scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsuda should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Erdogan moves away and avoids it.
Erdogan is looking to counter punch.
Erdogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuda manages to avoid it.
Matsuda misses with a looping left.
Matsuda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erdogan.
Erdogan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuda.
An attempted straight right counter from Erdogan misses the target.
Erdogan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erdogan throws a leg kick but Matsuda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erdogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erdogan lands a nice looking body kick.
Erdogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erdogan connects with a looping right hand.
The cut above Tanaka Matsuda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Erdogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Erdogans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Erdogan swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuda misses with a looping right.
Erdogan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Erdogan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuda lands a head shot.
Erdogan digs a good hook to Matsuda's body.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erdogan.
Matsuda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Erdogan lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsuda's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Erdogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erdogan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erdogan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Erdogan with a nice calf kick.
Jab by Erdogan.
Matsuda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsuda checks a low kick from Erdogan.
Matsuda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Erdogan forces Matsuda back against the cage and clinches.
Tanaka Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Erdogan.
Tanaka Matsuda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Erdogan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erdogan misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Erdogan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matsuda is rocked!
Matsuda jumps guard but Erdogan stands there with Matsuda around his waist. Matsuda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matsuda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erdogan.
Matsuda is still on wobbly legs! Can Erdogan finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erdogan is pressed up against the cage. Matsuda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Erdogan down to the mat. Erdogan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Erdogan.
Matsuda misses with a takedown attempt
and Erdogan counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa Erdogan!
A very excited looking Mustafa Erdogan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 217 p4p, 537 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 31 p4p, 75 weight class). Fabinho comes to the cage accompanied by 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 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Menday misses with a double jab.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menday moves away.
Fabinho slips a jab and a cross from Menday.
Menday takes one to the chin there.
Menday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Menday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fabinho.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menday.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fabinho jabs Menday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menday misses with a two punch combination.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fabinho misses with an uppercut.
Menday moves forwards but Fabinho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabinho takes a swing at Menday's ribcage but misses.
Menday will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fabinho tries to counter with a takedown but Menday is quick to defend against it.
Fabinho lands a really nice looking cross but Menday seems unphased.
Menday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fabinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday misses with a few strikes there.
Menday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fabinho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabinho wants to clinch up but Menday keeps it at a distance.
Menday wants to counter with a clinch but Fabinho pushes him away.
Fabinho throws a hook but Menday blocks it.
Menday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Menday misses.
Menday cracks Fabinho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fabinho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday tries to bum rush Fabinho with a series of wild strikes but Fabinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fabinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fabinho darts in and clinches Menday up against the cage.
Menday blocks a body shot from Fabinho.
A frustrated look appears on Menday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fabinho is trying to trip Menday. He has hold of a leg but Menday is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fabinho persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menday's guard.
Fabinho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fabinho wants to take a breather but Menday is having none of it.
Menday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Menday trying to get back to full guard but Fabinho takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fabinho takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Menday that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fabinho wants to control the action but instead Menday gets a body lock and reverses into Fabinho's guard! Nice work!
Fabinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menday doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fabinho is tightening it up a little... Menday has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Menday reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Menday taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fabinho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roberto Fabinho!
Our winner, Roberto Fabinho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Thomas (ranked 246 p4p, 352 weight class) and Gothic Line (ranked 34 p4p, 48 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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gothic Line!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas .
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas .
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Thomas .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Line on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas . Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line blocks a jab.
Line throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas !
Line scores with a jab.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Line.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Thomas .
Line doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Line walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas .
Line walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Line counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Line digs a good hook to Thomas 's body.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
You can see that Line has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Thomas tries to work over Line's front leg with a kick but Line checks it.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Line blocks the low kick.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Line uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas .
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Line takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Line checks it
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line avoids the body shot from Thomas .
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas digs a good hook to Line's body.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Line counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Line lands a jab to the head.
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Line knows he should have avoided that one.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas .
A nice side step and Line releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Line checks it.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Line throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Thomas .
Line avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Line throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Thomas .
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Thomas 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Line getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas throws a jab when Line was well out of range.
Line throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas 's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Line counters with a crisp one two that drops Thomas ! Line thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thomas to his feet! Thomas is in big trouble!
 Thomas is rocked!
Line is stalking Thomas . Thomas circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Line, and it's lights out! Thomas really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
A very excited looking Gothic Line made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 252 p4p, 99 weight class) and Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 24 p4p, 9 weight class). Ferkingstad comes to the cage accompanied by Try That In A Small Town. Tax Payer has chosen Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
And Tax Payer responds with a good body kick, but Ferkingstad manages to step out the way in time.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Tax Payer's shoulder, as Tax Payer tries to avoid the shot.
Tax Payer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad is looking to score with low kicks.
Ferkingstad backing away here, and Tax Payer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tax Payer.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the body kick.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Ferkingstad down with leg kicks.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Tax Payer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferkingstad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tax Payer counters with a head kick.
Tax Payer misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick that misses.
Ferkingstad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Tax Payer checks it
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferkingstad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tax Payer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tax Payer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ferkingstad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ferkingstad lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer stalks Ferkingstad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ferkingstad's face. Ferkingstad staggers backwards, shaken.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Ferkingstad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferkingstad throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Ferkingstad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tax Payer can pounce on him.
Ferkingstad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
As Ferkingstad backs off Tax Payer throws a huge counter combo but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it all.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook
and Tax Payer counters with a straight right hand.
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Ferkingstad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferkingstad lands a jab.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Ferkingstad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Ferkingstad is out of range.
Ferkingstad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer just manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad thumps Tax Payer with a low kick.
Tax Payer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ferkingstad to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tax Payer.
Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.
Tax Payer blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferkingstad misses with a left hand
and Tax Payer counters with a good low kick that Ferkingstad was not able to check.
Ferkingstad scores with a body shot.
Tax Payer throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a straight right hand.
Ferkingstad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad misses the shot to the body.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tax Payer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tax Payer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws out a leg kick but Tax Payer moves out of range and Ferkingstad only half commits.
Ferkingstad cracks Tax Payer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook
and Tax Payer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferkingstad thinking.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tax Payer feints a counter leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the body
and Tax Payer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferkingstad throws a sloppy body shot
and Tax Payer counters with an inside leg kick.
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 Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Ferkingstad misses
and Tax Payer counters with a series of strikes. Ferkingstad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferkingstad checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Tax Payer throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Tax Payer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tax Payer missing with a left hand there. Ferkingstad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tax Payer with a jab.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Tax Payer counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Ferkingstad strikes.
Tax Payer tries a quick counter leg kick but Ferkingstad is wise to it.
Ferkingstad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with a head kick.
Ferkingstad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad punishes Tax Payer's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a straight right hand.
Tax Payer throws a series of punches but Ferkingstad avoids them all with ease.
Tax Payer keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad with the inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad pushes Tax Payer away with a front kick.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferkingstad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tax Payer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tax Payer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ferkingstad backing away here, and Tax Payer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer scores with a nice right hand.
Ferkingstad throws a poor cross that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad lands a front kick.
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tax Payer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
Tax Payer lands with a slapping head kick.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Ferkingstad saw that one coming.
As Tax Payer backs away, Ferkingstad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and Tax Payer counters with a series of strikes. Ferkingstad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferkingstad cracks Tax Payer with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tax Payer is rocked!
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it.
Ferkingstad catches Tax Payer napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Tax Payer to the canvas!
Tax Payer is still in real trouble! Can Ferkingstad finish him?
Ferkingstad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tax Payer is looking to stand up but Ferkingstad isn't so interested in that idea.
Tax Payer seems to have recovered his senses.
Ferkingstad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tax Payer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer wants to get back to his feet but Ferkingstad is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick from Ferkingstad lands but Tax Payer takes it in his stride.
Tax Payer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad swings widly with a right hand
and Tax Payer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferkingstad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ferkingstad throws out a leg kick but Tax Payer moves out of range and Ferkingstad only half commits.
Ferkingstad moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Tax Payer goes down! Can Ferkingstad finish him!?
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 Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.
Finnish Tax Payer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it.
Ferkingstad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Ferkingstad.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tax Payer lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Tax Payer moves away
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Ferkingstad.
Tax Payer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferkingstad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tax Payer counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferkingstad tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferkingstad is rocked!
Tax Payer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferkingstad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferkingstad dodges the punch combination from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferkingstad's sensitive parts.
Tax Payer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferkingstad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tax Payer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad scores with a leg kick.
Tax Payer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Ferkingstad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Tax Payer counters with a good low kick that Ferkingstad was not able to check.
Ferkingstad throws out a leg kick but Tax Payer moves out of range and Ferkingstad only half commits.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ferkingstad out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Tax Payer!
Finnish Tax Payer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Babcock (ranked 159 p4p, 239 weight class) and Jakob Rolf (ranked 21 p4p, 32 weight class). Babcock comes into the arena with San Francisco Live Medley blaring out of the sound system. Rolf comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AVGN Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf thuds his right hand into Babcock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Babcock's head backwards.
Rolf misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Babcock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rolf circles away.
Rolf misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Babcock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babcock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf drops Babcock with a beautiful combination! Babcock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rolf is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jim Babcock has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolf throws a series of punches but Babcock avoids them all with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Babcock throws a low kick but Rolf avoids it.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rolf.
Babcock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolf tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock takes one to the chin there.
Babcock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Babcock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
Rolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Babcock can pounce on him.
Jim Babcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Babcock. No joy for Rolf on that attempt.
Babcock throws a shot from downtown. Rolf moves away and avoids it.
Rolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Babcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Jim Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Babcock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rolf momentarily.
Rolf misses with a hook.
Rolf throws a right hand that Babcock ducks under and follows up with a left that Babcock also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolf wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock leaves Rolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Babcock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Rolf wants to counter with a clinch but Babcock pushes him away.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rolf or perhaps it was just good defense by Babcock, which made it look bad.
Babcock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rolf.
A jab from Rolf finds it's way through Babcock's defenses.
Rolf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babcock finds it's way round the side to connect with Rolf's head.
Babcock throws a big shot that misses.
Rolf darts in looking for a takedown but Babcock gets double underhooks and turns Rolf into the cage.
Babcock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left lands for Babcock.
A swing and a miss from Babcock.
Babcock throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
Babcock throws out a loose jab but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Babcock misses its intended target.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Babcock as he avoids it easily.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Babcock lands with a nice body punch.
Rolf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Babcock misses the target.
Babcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Rolf throws a shot to the body.
Rolf works the jab nicely.
Babcock takes one to the side of the head.
Rolf throws a jab when Babcock was well out of range.
Babcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolf.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolf manages to avoid it.
Babcock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock swings for the body but Rolf moves out of range.
Babcock throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
A big right from Rolf misses.
Rolf misses with a body shot.
Rolf connects with a right hand. Babcock shakes it off.
Babcock catches Rolf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rolf ducks under a wild hook from Babcock.
Nice jab there from Babcock.
Babcock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Babcock defends it well.
Rolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babcock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rolf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Babcock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolf's guard! Nice work there by Babcock!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Babcock scores with a kick to the body.
Babcock moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Rolf tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babcock throws out the jab.
Rolf throws out a counter right but Babcock avoids it with no problem.
Rolf connects with a looping right hand.
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babcock throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolf counters with a right hand to the body.
Babcock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babcock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babcock wants to slow Rolf down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws a body punch but Babcock moves out of range.
Babcock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rolf's head backwards.
Rolf lands a nice shot that snaps Babcock's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Rolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick
and Rolf counters with a two punch combo.
Babcock goes for a double leg but Rolf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rolf continues to drive forward.
A short body shot lands from Rolf as the two fighters clinch.
Rolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Rolf - that landed with a thud.
Babcock taking a breather.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
Rolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Babcock presses Rolf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babcock lands a body shot.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Rolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Rolf has Babcock pressed against the cage, preventing Babcock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babcock swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf presses Babcock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf lands with a right to the head.
Babcock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Babcock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rolf fails to land.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Babcock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf is trying to trip Babcock. He has hold of a leg but Babcock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rolf persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Babcock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rolf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolf drops back looking for a leg! Babcock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Babcock manages to kick Rolf off! Rolf jumps back into Babcock's guard.
Rolf passes Babcock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard.
Rolf is trying for a kimura here. Babcock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rolf wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakob Rolf!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charon Lehto (ranked 33 p4p, 218 weight class) and Parta Matti (ranked 6 p4p, 32 weight class). Matti has chosen Language (Hula Cam) - Porter Robinson as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Lehto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Parta Matti!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matti scores with the left hand. Lehto knows he should have avoided that one.
Lehto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matti circles away quickly and effectively.
Lehto throws a body kick that misses.
Matti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto looks to land a combination but Matti avoids it well.
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but Matti avoids it.
Lehto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Matti throws a leg kick but Lehto checks it.
Lehto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matti cracks Lehto with a good jab.
Matti tries to clinch there but Lehto circles away.
Lehto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehto misses with a straight right.
Matti throws out a loose jab but Lehto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matti moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Matti.
Matti tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Matti back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Matti fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Matti as the two fighters clinch.
Lehto is breathing heavily.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Matti throws a head punch that misses.
Matti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matti is working Lehto over against the cage.
Matti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lehto manages to break the clinch.
Matti cracks Lehto with a good jab.
Matti misses with a kick to the body.
Matti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lehto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matti.
Matti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lehto.
Matti connects with a high kick.
It looks like Charon Lehto has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehto looks to land a combination but Matti avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matti connects with a right hand. Lehto shakes it off.
Lehto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matti.
That kick from Matti tenderised Lehto's leg. Lehto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matti lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick and Matti moves out of range easily.
Matti tries to clinch but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto wants to clinch
and Matti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matti misses with a body kick.
Lehto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lehto connects with a body shot.
Lehto throws a hook to the side of Matti's head but Matti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lehto slips a jab from Matti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matti slips under a jab from Lehto.
Lehto tries to land a body kick
and Matti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto lands a front kick.
Matti is looking to clinch but Lehto is avoiding it.
Matti closes the distance and pushes Lehto back into the cage.
Matti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matti throws a body shot but no joy.
Matti looks to land a combination but Lehto avoids it well.
Matti throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matti slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Matti misses.
Lehto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matti misses with an uppercut. Lehto saw that one coming.
Lehto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Charon Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lehto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehto throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Matti to counter with a crisp jab.
Matti looks to land a right hand but Lehto moved out of range.
Matti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matti throws a push kick but Lehto slaps the foot to one side.
Lehto looks to land a combination but Matti avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Matti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lehto doesn't seem phased though.
Lehto misses with a wild body shot.
Matti tries to land a front kick but Lehto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lehto misses with a kick to the body.
Matti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lehto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Matti throws an overhand right that lands on Lehto's shoulder, as Lehto tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parta Matti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lehto looks to land a right hand but Matti moved out of range.
Matti throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehto tries a low kick but Matti avoids it.
Matti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lehto takes a step back to recover.
Matti lands a nice looking body shot.
Matti misses the shot to the body.
Lehto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lehto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lehto needs to keep his hands up - Matti had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body kick from Matti.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matti punishes Lehto's body with a nice straight punch.
Matti lands a leg kick that knocks Lehto off balance momentarily.
Matti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Lehto.
Matti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matti.
A little feinted left hand from Lehto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matti throws out a leg kick but Lehto moves out of range and Matti only half commits.
Lehto tries to clinch but Matti is having none of it.
Matti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lehto will feel that in the morning.
Matti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Matti darts in and clinches Lehto up against the cage.
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lehto connects with a high kick.
Matti throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
Matti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lehto's sensitive parts.
Lehto misses with an uppercut. Matti saw that one coming.
Lehto moves into range and clinches up with Matti.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matti avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto misses with a punch to the body.
Matti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matti lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matti struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Matti.
Matti tries to work over Lehto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matti has a couple of punches blocked by Lehto.
Matti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matti lands with a short shot to the head.
Matti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lehtos head.
Matti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matti presses Lehto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matti stalling in the clinch.
Matti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Matti.
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lehto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matti throws a sloppy head kick and Lehto moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matti. That's going to slow Lehto down.
Matti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lehto tries to keep at a distance but Matti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matti breaks the clinch.
Matti tries to clinch but Lehto moves out of range.
Matti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parta Matti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lehto swings for the body but Matti moves out of range.
Lehto gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matti digs a right hand into Lehto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehto's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Matti.
Matti lands a left hand.
Matti lands a shoulder strike.
Matti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matti can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
Matti prevents a body shot from Lehto.
A head punch on the inside from Matti fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Matti.
A short body shot lands from Matti as the two fighters clinch.
Lehto misses with some punches.
Matti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lehto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matti can't find room to land a body shot as Lehto controls the action.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Matti avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Matti lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lehtos head.
Lehto is rocked!
Matti lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Lehto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parta Matti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Matti.
Lehto seems to have got his legs back now.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Matti is just out of range.
Matti staying out of range there.
Lehto swinging wildly here.
Oooooh!!! Matti has knocked Lehto down with a huge combo! Matti steps away and waves a wobbly Lehto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lehto thuds his shin into the meat of Matti's side.
Lehto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lehto moves into range and clinches up with Matti.
Matti is leaning against Lehto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matti breaks the clinch.
Lehto defending well as Matti loads up on a big left hand.
Matti checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Matti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lehto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matti cracks Lehto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Matti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehto is looking to counter punch.
Matti avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Lehto looks to land a body kick but Matti moved away.
Matti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lehto throws a leg kick but Matti moved away.
Matti throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Matti.
Lehto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matti just manages to avoid it.
Matti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lehto looks to land a right hand but Matti moved out of range.
Matti swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto tries to close the distance and clinch but Matti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehto misses with a looping left.
Matti misses with a leg kick.
Lehto lands a head kick!
Lehto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matti tries to bum rush Lehto with a series of wild strikes but Lehto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matti scores with a hook.
Matti jabs Lehto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matti cracks a nice hook into Lehto's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Lehto.
Lehto walks into a stiff left hand from Matti.
Matti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Matti.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matti.
Matti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lehto on the side of the head.
Matti lands with a right hand.
Lehto throws a poor cross that misses
and Matti counters with a nice uppercut.
Matti walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lehto drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Matti swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lehto's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parta Matti!
Parta Matti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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