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DMMA 395: Karj v Zimmerman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 3090 p4p, 4150 weight class) and Dharya Bhate (ranked 262 p4p, 321 weight class). Bhate is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Diwali Madness. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dharya Bhate!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhate lands a right hook to the body.
Hardman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bhate lands a slapping body shot.
Bhate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bhate's corner calls for a 1-2. Bhate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardman connects with the punch.
Bhate slips a jab from Hardman.
Hardman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman misses with the combination.
Bhate throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
Bhate takes one on the button.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bhate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bhate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bhate counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardman misses with a straight right.
Bhate scores with a jab.
Bhate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hardman drops his hands momentarily and Bhate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bhate. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Bhate. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Hardman.
Bhate lands a jab to Hardman's midsection.
Bhate takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bhate with a nice cross.
Bhate throws the left hand but Hardman avoids the punch easily.
Bhate misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Bhate misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Bhate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
Hardman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bhate defending well as Hardman loads up on a big left hand.
Bhate gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman trying to control but Bhate is working from the bottom.
Bhate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hardman passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardman is working for a submission of some sort.
Hardman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bhate is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hardman takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hardman looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhate tries to escape the position.
Hardman is persistently looking for the submission but Bhate is defending it well.
Hardman is looking for the choke from the back position but Bhate is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hardman looking for the RNC.
Hardman tries to get the hooks in deep but Bhate pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Bhate right now.
Hardman is trying to stick to Bhate's back but Bhate is turning into Hardman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hardman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bhate.
Hardman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bhate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bhate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bhate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bhate drops back looking for a leg! Hardman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardman manages to kick Bhate off! Bhate jumps back into Hardman's guard.
Hardman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bhate is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hardman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hardman has escaped and now he's on top!
Bhate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardman is pushing down on Bhate's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bhate is fighting to maintain full guard but Hardman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bhate looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hardman passes into side control!
Bhate is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Hardman 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.
Bhate walks into a jab.
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
Bhate thuds his right hand into Hardman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bhate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bhate sprawls well initially but Hardman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bhate is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bhate is not content to let Hardman control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate looking for submissions off his back.
Hardman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hardman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
Bhate is looking for a sweep. Hardman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardman is trying to control the action in half guard but Bhate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bhate has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bhate wants to get back to full guard.
Bhate felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bhate sees it coming and defends easily.
Bhate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardman pulls his head out easily.
Hardman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bhate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bhate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardman pulls his head out easily.
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bhate keeps working.
Hardman is taking a breather. Bhate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hardman moves into full mount! Bhate won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman looking for a guillotine from mount but Bhate is having none of it.
Hardman working for a submission but Bhate is keeping him at bay.
Bhate is squirming around, avoiding Hardman's attempts to control the action.
Bhate really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hardman is working for a guillotine from mount but Bhate frees his head quite easily.
Bhate is working to get back to half guard.
Hardman fails to advance to Bhate's back.
Hardman working for a submission but Bhate is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman wants to control the pace but Bhate is squirming around nicely.
Bhate can't escape the position.
Hardman controlling the pace for now.
Hardman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bhate can do to turn this around?
Bhate gets back to half guard.
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bhate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardman is trying to control. Bhate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bhate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bhate has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Hardman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
and Bhate makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bhate throws a big shot that misses.
Bhate looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Bhate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bhate! But no joy.
Bhate lands with a hook. Hardman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardman fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Bhate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman shoots in and bounces Bhate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bhate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate looking for subs off his back but Hardman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hardman is looking for a kimura but Bhate is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardman to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman passes to full mount!
Bhate working to try and regain half guard.
Hardman has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Bhate is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Hardman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kay (ranked 1887 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 137 p4p, 219 weight class). Fukumitsu has chosen help_urself as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Fukumitsu.
Kay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fukumitsu catches Kay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fukumitsu moves in looking to clinch but Kay pushes him off.
Fukumitsu throws a one two combo.
Fukumitsu has closed the distance and engaged Kay in a clinch.
Kay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fukumitsu's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fukumitsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kay lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kay as the two fighters clinch.
Fukumitsu blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu blocks an uppercut.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay looking for a takedown.
Kay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fukumitsu has a couple of punches blocked by Kay.
Fukumitsu lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fukumitsu prevents a body shot from Kay.
Fukumitsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Kay.
Fukumitsu blocks an uppercut.
Fukumitsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fukumitsu throws a head punch that misses.
Kay misses with a punch on the inside.
Fukumitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fukumitsu blocks an uppercut.
Fukumitsu stops a takedown attempt from Kay.
Kay struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukumitsu controls his hands.
Fukumitsu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fukumitsu breaks from the clinch.
Kay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukumitsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fukumitsu did well to prevent Kay getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up here but Kay is controlling him well.
Kay thows a huge punch but Fukumitsu dodges it nicely.
Kay prevents Fukumitsu from standing back up.
Kay 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.
Kay throws a strike but Fukumitsu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but Kay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fukumitsu moves into the clinch successfully.
Kay blocking some punches.
Kay can't get the takedown.
Fukumitsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Kay blocking some punches.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukumitsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kay manages to break the clinch.
Fukumitsu moves in looking to clinch but Kay pushes him off.
Kay throws a jab but it's blocked by Fukumitsu.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Fukumitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kay.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fukumitsu moves away.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
Fukumitsu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fukumitsu drops his hands momentarily and Kay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fukumitsu is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fukumitsu.
Kay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kay defending well as Fukumitsu loads up on a big left hand.
Kay digs a good body shot into Fukumitsu's ribs.
Kay misses with a looping right.
Kay looks to land a right hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range.
Fukumitsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kay was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Kay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fukumitsu on his heels. He'll look to pass Fukumitsu's guard now, I'm sure.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Kay is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kay works over Fukumitsu with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay is working Fukumitsu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fukumitsu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kay is controlling him.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fukumitsu wants to stand up but Kay is controlling him.
Kay works over Fukumitsu with some ground and pound from guard.
Fukumitsu is looking to stand up but Kay isn't so interested in that idea.
Lars Kay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Kay postures up and lands a big shot to Fukumitsu's brow.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Kay is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but Kay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kay chips away with some ground and pound.
Fukumitsu keeping full guard, as Kay tries to pass.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Kay is having none of it.
Kay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fukumitsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fukumitsu in his tracks.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay misses with a wild body shot.
Kay misses with an uppercut. Fukumitsu saw that one coming.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kay slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Kay's head but Kay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukumitsu is looking to clinch.
Kay misses with a left hand
enabling Fukumitsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Kay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Kay.
Fukumitsu pushes Kay off looking to stand but Kay dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kay connects with a nice short shot to Fukumitsu's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay stops Fukumitsu from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kay drops an elbow to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Kay 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.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand.
Kay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kay prevents Fukumitsu from standing back up.
Kay 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Kay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kay swats away the attempt to clinch by Fukumitsu.
Jab from Kay.
Fukumitsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Kay ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Kay with that takedown attempt.
Fukumitsu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Fukumitsu with a nice cross.
Fukumitsu moves into range and clinches up with Kay.
Fukumitsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kay.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukumitsu lands a shoulder strike.
Kay is trying to drag Fukumitsu to the mat but Fukumitsu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kay tries for a takedown but Fukumitsu manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kay scores with a shot to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Fukumitsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
Fukumitsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kay backwards.
A short left from Fukumitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fukumitsu tries to clinch up.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukumitsu scores with a shot to the body.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu walks into a straight right hand from Kay.
Fukumitsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kay lands with a good body shot.
Kay connects with a body shot that sends Fukumitsu's belly button to the back.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fukumitsu clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kay.
Kay can't find room to land a body shot as Fukumitsu controls the action.
Kay working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu misses with some punches.
Kay wants a takedown.
Fukumitsu misses with a knee to the head.
Kay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fukumitsu blocks an uppercut.
Kay is working for takedown but Fukumitsu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fukumitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fukumitsu throws a jab when Kay was well out of range.
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fukumitsu defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu tries to clinch up.
Kay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kay misses.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kay has time to react.
Fukumitsu lands a lovely overhand right.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumitsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fukumitsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Kay as he connects with a hook.
Kay connects with a body shot.
Kay misses with a straight right.
Fukumitsu throws out a counter right but Kay avoids it with no problem.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Fukumitsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fukumitsu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Schnitzer (ranked 1345 p4p, 1522 weight class) and Jorge Rocha (ranked 106 p4p, 118 weight class). The key to victory for Kevin Schnitzer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Schnitzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocha feints a counter leg kick.
Schnitzer thumps Rocha with a low kick.
Rocha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rocha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schnitzer misses the shot to the body.
Rocha feints a counter leg kick.
Schnitzer scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Schnitzer misses
and Rocha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rocha forces his way into half guard.
Schnitzer tries to get to full guard but Rocha has control of the leg.
Schnitzer is pressing down on Rocha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer seems keen to control Rocha's posture.
Rocha wants to pass the guard but Schnitzer is keeping the position.
Schnitzer has his hands on Rocha's head, controlling the position.
Schnitzer keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Schnitzer wants to sweep but no luck.
Schnitzer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnitzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schnitzer wants to get back to his feet but Rocha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rocha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schnitzer swivels and escapes.
Schnitzer cracks Rocha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schnitzer lands with a good body shot.
Kevin Schnitzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schnitzer. Schnitzer obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocha on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A cross from Schnitzer lands.
Schnitzer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schnitzer lands a nice hook to Rocha's body. Rocha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schnitzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schnitzer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schnitzer thuds his right hand into Rocha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schnitzer throws a low kick but Rocha avoids it.
Kevin Schnitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schnitzer punishes Rocha's body with a nice straight punch.
Rocha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rocha moves out of range of the leg kick from Schnitzer.
Rocha wants to counter the offense by Schnitzer and move into the clinch position.
Schnitzer with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer misses with a leg kick
and Rocha counters with a nice leg kick.
Schnitzer looks to land a body kick but Rocha moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schnitzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schnitzer's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rocha. That's going to slow Schnitzer down.
Schnitzer swings for the body but Rocha moves out of range.
Rocha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Schnitzer blocks the body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schnitzer.
Schnitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha moves away.
Rocha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schnitzer.
A leg kick checked by Rocha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schnitzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rocha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Schnitzer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocha checks it well.
Schnitzer is looking to land body kicks.
Rocha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer leaves Rocha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Schnitzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schnitzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around?
Schnitzer connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnitzer scores with a spinning back kick!
Schnitzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocha feints a counter leg kick.
Kevin Schnitzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Schnitzer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rocha is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Schnitzer throws a body punch but Rocha moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Rocha is predictable there
and Schnitzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 Rocha is rocked!
Schnitzer closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rocha! Schnitzer dives in looking to finish! Rocha is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Schnitzer!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Schnitzer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bond (ranked 1296 p4p, 1911 weight class) and Jambalaya Jones (ranked 130 p4p, 194 weight class). Matt Bond had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jambalaya Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bond.
Jones lands a nice hook to Bond's body. Bond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones throws a jab when Bond was well out of range.
Bond misses with a kick to the body.
Bond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matt Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws out a counter right but Bond avoids it with no problem.
Bond throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bond.
Bond throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond is looking to score with low kicks.
Bond throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bond misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Bond throws a head kick that misses.
Bond lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bond defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond with the inside leg kick.
Bond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bond thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
 Bond is rocked!
Bond throws a leg kick
and Jones scores with a counter punch that sends Bond to the canvas! Jones smells blood - he's punishing Bond with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bond has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambalaya Jones!
Jambalaya Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Skoog (ranked 1696 p4p, 1320 weight class) and Marcos Manteiga (ranked 226 p4p, 181 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Skoog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Manteiga!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manteiga misses with a hook.
Skoog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manteiga.
Skoog swinging wildly here.
Skoog throws a jab but it's blocked by Manteiga.
A big right from Manteiga misses.
Skoog looks to land a left hand but Manteiga moved out of range nicely.
Manteiga misses with a looping left.
Manteiga misses the jab.
Skoog is looking to counter the offense by Manteiga and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Skoog misses.
Skoog swings widly with a right hand
and Manteiga counters with a nice uppercut.
Skoog 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.
Manteiga throws a hook but Skoog avoids it easily.
Manteiga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manteiga scores with a nice head shot.
Manteiga moves forwards but Skoog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skoog throws out a loose jab but Manteiga uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manteiga 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 Skoog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skoog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skoog wants to clinch
and Manteiga counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Skoog misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manteiga 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 Skoog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skoog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skoog throws a right hand that misses
and Manteiga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Manteiga.
Manteiga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skoog looks to land a combination but Manteiga avoids it well.
Skoog missing with a left hand there. Manteiga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skoog looks to throw the jab but Manteiga is out of range.
Crunch! Manteiga slams his shin into Skoog's torso.
Skoog misses the shot to the body.
Skoog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manteiga.
Manteiga throws a right hand that Skoog ducks under and follows up with a left that Skoog also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skoog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manteiga finds it's way round the side to connect with Skoog's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manteiga tries to land a front kick but Skoog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skoog misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Manteiga.
A lazy left from Manteiga finds it's target.
Manteiga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skoog.
Skoog throws a shot from downtown. Manteiga moves away and avoids it.
Skoog loads up on a big right hand but Manteiga slips the punch.
Manteiga throws the left hand but Skoog avoids the punch easily.
Skoog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manteiga.
Manteiga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skoog misses with a lunging right hand
and Manteiga counters with a leg kick.
Skoog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manteiga misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoog drives through and clinches with Manteiga against the cage.
Manteiga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manteiga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manteiga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skoog tries to throw a body punch but Manteiga avoids it by throwing Skoog back against the cage.
Manteiga digs a right hand underneath Skoog's ribcage. Skoog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manteiga lands an elbow that stopped Skoog in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jimmy Skoog has been cut.
Manteiga lands an elbow that stopped Skoog in his tracks for a moment.
Manteiga lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Manteiga.
Manteiga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skoog is breathing heavily.
Manteiga lands an elbow inside that Skoog shrugs off.
Manteiga lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manteiga.
Skoog throws a punch but it's blocked by Manteiga.
Manteiga lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skoog takes an elbow to the temple.
Manteiga blocks an uppercut.
Manteiga lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoog backwards.
Skoog takes an elbow to the temple.
Jimmy Skoog's cut is getting worse.
Skoog misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Manteiga on the inside.
Skoog tries to work over Manteiga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manteiga tries to throw a body punch but Skoog avoids it by throwing Manteiga back against the cage.
Manteiga lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Skoog.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manteiga.
Skoog blocks a body shot from Manteiga.
Manteiga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skoog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manteiga.
Manteiga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manteiga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skoog tries a body shot but Manteiga blocks it.
Manteiga throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manteiga lands with a left to the head.
Manteiga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manteiga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manteiga lands a nice uppercut.
Manteiga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skoog takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skoog is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Manteiga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Skoog's cut.
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.
Manteiga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Skoog misses.
No joy there for Skoog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manteiga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skoog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skoog is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Skoog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manteiga.
Manteiga with a hook.
Skoog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Skoog misses the target.
Manteiga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skoog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog moves out of range as Manteiga strikes.
Skoog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manteiga's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skoog under the eye.
Manteiga throws a solid leg kick but Skoog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manteiga.
Skoog misses with a double jab
and Manteiga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manteiga scores with a jab. Skoog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skoog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manteiga scores with a leg kick.
Manteiga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skoog throws a jab but it's blocked by Manteiga.
Manteiga has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Skoog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skoog tries to clinch but Manteiga is having none of it.
Manteiga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcos Manteiga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manteiga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manteiga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manteiga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skoog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skoog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manteiga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manteiga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skoog swings for the body but Manteiga moves out of range.
Jimmy Skoog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manteiga misses with a left hand
and Skoog counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manteiga thinking.
Jimmy Skoog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manteiga misses with a straight left.
Skoog lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skoog misses the jab.
It seemed like Manteiga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skoog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skoog misses with an uppercut. Manteiga saw that one coming.
Skoog doesn't manage to clinch there - Manteiga circles away.
Skoog tries to bum rush Manteiga with a series of wild strikes but Manteiga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Manteiga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skoog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manteiga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manteiga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skoog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manteiga slips under a jab.
Manteiga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoog slips under a jab from Manteiga.
Skoog ducks under a wild hook from Manteiga.
Skoog misses the body punch
enabling Manteiga to counter with a crisp jab.
Manteiga throws a low kick but Skoog avoids it.
Skoog is looking to counter the offense by Manteiga and move into the clinch.
Skoog checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Manteiga.
Skoog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manteiga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manteiga misses with a looping right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skoog crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manteiga - the referee stops the clock and Skoog gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manteiga. Skoog manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skoog.
Manteiga with a nice calf kick.
Skoog tries to clinch but Manteiga is having none of it.
Skoog is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Manteiga's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Skoog swings widly with a right hand
and Manteiga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Skoog misses the target.
Skoog misses with a series of wild punches.
Skoog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Manteiga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skoog throws a series of punches but Manteiga moves out of range.
Skoog throws a lazy uppercut
letting Manteiga counter with a right hand.
Skoog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skoog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skoog misses with a hook
and Manteiga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skoog has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manteiga.
Manteiga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skoog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Skoog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manteiga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skoog.
Manteiga shapes to counter with a head kick.
Manteiga is looking to slow Skoog down with leg kicks.
Manteiga throws a front kick aimed at Skoog's knee but Skoog avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Manteiga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Skoog'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. This is the final round!
Skoog wants to clinch up but Manteiga keeps it at a distance.
Skoog seems to have got his legs back now.
Manteiga throws a poor cross that misses
and Skoog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Skoog misses.
Skoog moves away from the strike by Manteiga.
Skoog lands a glancing blow to the side of Manteiga's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skoog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skoog moves in looking to clinch but Manteiga pushes him off.
Skoog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manteiga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manteiga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manteiga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manteiga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skoog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manteiga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skoog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manteiga keeps the fight on the outside.
Manteiga throws out a counter right but Skoog avoids it with no problem.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manteiga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manteiga tries to throw a body punch but Skoog avoids it by throwing Manteiga back against the cage.
Manteiga throws an elbow but it misses.
Skoog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manteiga digs a right hand underneath Skoog's ribcage. Skoog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manteiga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skoog backwards.
A shot in the inside from Manteiga.
Manteiga lands an elbow that stopped Skoog in his tracks for a moment.
Manteiga gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skoog is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manteiga.
Oh Skoog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manteiga lands an elbow just above Skoog 's eye.
Manteiga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manteiga creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Skoog's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Skoog drops to his knees and Manteiga pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Manteiga!
Marcos Manteiga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 1092 p4p, 1785 weight class) and Brock Hardman (ranked 151 p4p, 237 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lazaros Constantinou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinou lands a big uppercut and Hardman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardman looks OK. Constantinou waves Hardman back to his feet!
Hardman is rocked!
Constantinou thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hardman if he has to take too many more of those.
Hardman is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantinou finish him?
Hardman is aggressively charging in as Constantinou backs up avoiding any damage. Constantinou tosses out a jab and Hardman runs right into it face first! Hardman is out cold! Constantinou dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hardman's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazaros Constantinou!
A very excited looking Lazaros Constantinou 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ (ranked 563 p4p, 1374 weight class) and Barry Redcola (ranked 79 p4p, 175 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jesus Christ has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jesus Christ seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Redcola!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ clobbers Redcola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Christ.
Barry Redcola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Redcola scores with a four punch combination!
Redcola looks to land a right hand but Christ moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Redcola. Those never looked like landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Redcola.
Redcola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcola misses with a body punch
and Christ counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Redcola looks winded!
A jab from Christ finds it's way through Redcola's defenses.
 It looks like Barry Redcola has been cut.
Christ misses with a head kick.
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!
Redcola lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Redcola.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redcola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redcola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redcola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Redcola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christ to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Christ's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christ misses with a two punch combination.
Redcola takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christ moves out of range of the body kick from Redcola.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Christ looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcola throws a low kick, looking for Christ's leg but Christ calmly moves out of range.
Redcola looks to throw a body kick
and Christ counters with a big uppercut that knocks Redcola off his feet! Christ dives into side control looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcola is trying to control Christ's posture but Christ avoids it.
Redcola is not content to let Christ control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ decides to stand back up.
Redcola misses with a right hand
and Christ counters with a left hand that sends Redcola to the canvas!
Redcola is rocked!
Christ stands up and waves to Redcola to follow him.
Christ swings for the body but Redcola moves out of range.
Redcola tries to counter with a clinch but Christ shakes him off and moves away.
Redcola looks to land a combination but Christ avoids it well.
Christ knocks out Redcola with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Christ before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Christ picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesus Christ!
A relieved looking Jesus Christ thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerrad Skolz (ranked 539 p4p, 454 weight class) and Robert Helpmann (ranked 72 p4p, 61 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Helpmann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Helpmann is leaning against Skolz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Helpmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helpmann tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
Helpmann is trying to pull guard but Skolz has him pressed against the cage.
Helpmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Helpmann has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Helpmann misses with a body punch.
Helpmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skolz walks away with a smile on his face. Helpmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Helpmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skolz's hands.
Skolz punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses.
Skolz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Skolz is looking to slow Helpmann down with leg kicks.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Helpmann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Skolz tries to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Skolz misses
and Skolz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann throws a push kick but Skolz slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Skolz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Helpmann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Helpmann. That's going to slow Skolz down.
Helpmann needs to keep his hands up - Skolz had a free shot at his head there.
Helpmann blocks the body kick.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Skolz.
Skolz tries to clinch but Helpmann moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skolz checks a leg kick.
Skolz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skolz tries to land a leg kick but Helpmann saw it coming and moves away.
Skolz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann looks to land a body kick but Skolz moved away.
Skolz swings for the body but Helpmann moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann lands with an overhand left.
Helpmann with a nice cross.
Helpmann avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skolz misses with a body shot.
Helpmann delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz has managed to clinch.
Helpmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Helpmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helpmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skolz.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Skolz.
A countering left hand to the body from Helpmann misses.
A cross from Helpmann lands.
Helpmann throws an off balance right hand
and Skolz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Helpmann fails to pull guard.
Gerrad Skolz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Helpmann.
Helpmann lands with a right to the head.
Helpmann digs a right hand underneath Skolz's ribcage. Skolz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skolz presses Helpmann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skolz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helpmann.
Helpmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Skolz throws a head kick that half lands.
Skolz swinging wildly here.
Helpmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skolz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Helpmann looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skolz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Helpmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skolz darts in trying to clinch
and Helpmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skolz was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Helpmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skolz can pounce on him.
Skolz throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helpmann scores with a jab.
Helpmann takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Skolz with a jab.
Skolz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Helpmann checks it well.
Skolz throws out a powerful jab.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Skolz is looking to wear down Helpmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Helpmann tenderised Skolz's leg. Skolz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Helpmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skolz connects with a solid leg kick.
Skolz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skolz tried to score with a low kick but Helpmann checks it.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Skolz is out of range.
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 Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Helpmann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Helpmann throws a jab when Skolz was well out of range.
Skolz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Helpmann takes a step back to recover.
Gerrad Skolz is winning the standup battle so far.
Helpmann looks to land a left hand but Skolz moved out of range nicely.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helpmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Skolz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Helpmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz.
It looked like Skolz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Donk. Helpmann catches Skolz right on the button with a cross.
Helpmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skolz.
Skolz connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Skolz saw that one coming.
Skolz throws a right hand that Helpmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Helpmann also avoids with ease.
Helpmann misses with a body shot.
Skolz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann looks for the body kick but Skolz saw that one coming.
Skolz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Helpmann throws a lazy right hand but Skolz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helpmann scores with a nice right hand.
Skolz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skolz.
Skolz tries a head kick but it misses.
Skolz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helpmann loads up on a big right hand but Skolz slips the punch.
Helpmann throws a sloppy body shot
and Skolz counters with a nice body kick.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helpmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skolz moves out of range of the body kick from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a sloppy body shot
and Skolz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skolz throws a lazy uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a thumping low kick.
Helpmann swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Skolz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz feints and then cracks Helpmann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helpmann down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skolz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Helpmann finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Helpmann blocks the body kick.
Helpmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Skolz's body. Skolz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skolz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skolz, as that shot connected.
Helpmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skolz.
Skolz tried to counter with a leg kick but Helpmann avoided it.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Skolz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Helpmann counters with a good low kick that Skolz was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz misses with a straight left.
Helpmann counters with a body kick.
Skolz throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Helpmann takes a swing at Skolz's ribcage but misses.
Skolz throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.
Helpmann slips under a jab from Skolz.
Helpmann swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
Helpmann tries to work over Skolz's front leg with a kick but Skolz checks it.
Skolz gets a clinch.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Helpmann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skolz to keep the fight standing.
Skolz works on Helpmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Skolz jumps guard but Helpmann stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Helpmann jumps guard but Skolz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Helpmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Helpmann fails to pull guard.
Gerrad Skolz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Helpmann.
Helpmann breaks from the clinch.
Helpmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skolz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Helpmann.
A left and a right from Skolz both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Helpmann.
Skolz moves into the clinch successfully.
Skolz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Helpmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz blocks an uppercut.
Skolz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
Helpmann lands a hook that snaps the head of Skolz backwards.
Helpmann tries to break free but Skolz pushes him back against the cage.
Helpmann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Helpmann controls his hands.
Helpmann trying to stall but Skolz improves his position.
Skolz lands a right hand.
Helpmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz keeps control of Helpmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Helpmann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helpmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrad Skolz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Skolz is predictable there
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helpmann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skolz.
Skolz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Skolz closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helpmann.
A short uppercut from Skolz.
Helpmann has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skolz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Helpmann can turn it around.
A short right from Skolz.
Skolz lands a body shot.
Helpmann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skolz walks away with a smile on his face. Helpmann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skolz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skolz is looking to clinch.
Crunch! Skolz slams his shin into Helpmann's torso.
Helpmann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skolz ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skolz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skolz doesn't manage to clinch there - Helpmann circles away.
Skolz misses with a head kick.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Skolz.
Skolz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Helpmann. That did some damage!
Skolz dips to his left and cracks Helpmann with an uppercut!
Skolz motions for Helpmann to come forward. Skolz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz closes the distance and clinches.
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helpmann lands an uppercut.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helpmann throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz digs a right hand into Helpmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Helpmann's gas tank.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Gerrad Skolz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skolz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Helpmann just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skolz digs a right hand into Helpmann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Helpmann's gas tank.
Skolz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helpmanns head.
Helpmann takes a shot to the head.
Skolz lands a hook that snaps the head of Helpmann backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Skolz.
Skolz pushes Helpmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Skolz as the two fighters clinch.
Skolz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skolz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skolz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skolz cracks Helpmann with a nice body shot.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Helpmann is rocked!
Skolz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Helpmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Skolz finish him?
Skolz successfully pulls guard.
Skolz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Helpmann throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Skolz's body to avoid the submission. Skolz has instead reached around Helpmann's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Skolz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gerrad Skolz!
A relieved looking Gerrad Skolz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Cabrazzi (ranked 328 p4p, 705 weight class) and Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 48 p4p, 96 weight class). Cabrazzi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Falling Under Again by Buff Justice. Adunga Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye of the Tiger. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Cabrazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrazzi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adunga Jr throws a series of punches but Cabrazzi moves out of range.
Cabrazzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Adunga Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cabrazzi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A countering left hand to the body from Adunga Jr misses.
Cabrazzi tries to clinch up.
Lou Cabrazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrazzi wants to clinch up but Adunga Jr keeps it at a distance.
Cabrazzi throws a shot from downtown. Adunga Jr moves away and avoids it.
Cabrazzi tries to clinch there but Adunga Jr circles away.
Cabrazzi throws out a loose jab but Adunga Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adunga Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabrazzi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabrazzi slips a straight right by Adunga Jr.
Cabrazzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adunga Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrazzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Cabrazzi misses its intended target.
Cabrazzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Adunga Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Adunga Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrazzi manages to break the clinch.
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!
Nice shot by Adunga Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrazzi throws a sloppy head kick and Adunga Jr moves out of range easily.
Adunga Jr blocks a head kick by Cabrazzi.
A nice side step and Adunga Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adunga Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabrazzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adunga Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Adunga Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrazzi's elbow.
Adunga Jr dodges an elbow strike from Cabrazzi.
Adunga Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cabrazzi manages to break the clinch.
Cabrazzi misses with a body kick.
Cabrazzi with a jab.
Adunga Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cabrazzi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cabrazzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cabrazzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adunga Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adunga Jr connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Lou Cabrazzi has been cut.
Cabrazzi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adunga Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Cabrazzi throws a body punch but Adunga Jr moves out of range.
Cabrazzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrazzi takes the fight into the clinch.
Adunga Jr blocks an uppercut.
Adunga Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adunga Jr misses with the head strike.
Cabrazzi lands an elbow just above Adunga Jr 's eye.
Cabrazzi lands an elbow just above Adunga Jr 's eye.
Cabrazzi blocking some punches.
Adunga Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cabrazzi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabrazzi blocks a body shot from Adunga Jr.
Cabrazzi scores with a hook to the body.
Adunga Jr looks winded!
Cabrazzi lands a right hand.
Cabrazzi lands a nice uppercut.
Cabrazzi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cabrazzi lands an elbow inside that Adunga Jr shrugs off.
Adunga Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi lands a hook that snaps the head of Adunga Jr backwards.
Adunga Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrazzi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrazzi.
Adunga Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrazzi takes a shot to the head.
Cabrazzi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabrazzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabrazzi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cabrazzi lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Kwadwo Adunga Jr's cut even more.
Cabrazzi is leaning against Adunga Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cabrazzi lands with a left to the head.
Cabrazzi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adunga Jr is rocked!
Cabrazzi drops Adunga Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Adunga Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Adunga Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrazzi finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrazzi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Kwadwo Adunga Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Adunga Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabrazzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrazzi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cabrazzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut. Cabrazzi saw that one coming.
Cabrazzi feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Adunga Jr crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lou Cabrazzi!
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Cabrazzi 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 Karl Karjalainen (ranked 198 p4p, 873 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 27 p4p, 116 weight class). Karl Karjalainen 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Karjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karjalainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Zimmerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zimmerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zimmerman is working Karjalainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimmerman is looking to advance position but Karjalainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but Karjalainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Karjalainen controlling from mount.
Zimmerman tries to reverse the position but Karjalainen maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karjalainen continues to stall.
Zimmerman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karjalainen prevents Zimmerman from getting the reversal.
Karjalainen controlling from mount.
Zimmerman is squirming around, avoiding Karjalainen's attempts to control the action.
Zimmerman is looking to get to half guard.
Karjalainen controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Karjalainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Karjalainen trying to pass the guard but Zimmerman defending well.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Karjalainen. Oh but Zimmerman has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Karjalainen goes limp - he's gone! Zimmerman jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moritz Zimmerman!
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