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C469: Choi vs Love PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikora Tama (ranked 690 p4p, 439 weight class) and Mitch Kingston (ranked 90 p4p, 54 weight class). Tama comes to the cage accompanied by Haka War Dance. 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 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikora Tama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitch Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston throws a sloppy head kick
so Tama counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Tama connects with a couple of short punches.
Tama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tama trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Tama cracks Kingston with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tama defends well.
Kingston wants to control the position but Tama says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tama throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kingston to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston keeping full guard, as Tama tries to pass.
Tama throws a big elbow that misses.
Kingston has his hands on Tama's head, controlling the position.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tama throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tama is looking for a triangle here but Kingston uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tama is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Tama shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
Mitch Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston misses with a straight right.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston lands a glancing blow to the side of Tama's head.
 It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Tama tries to clinch up
and Kingston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kingston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tama's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tama clinches up with Kingston and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kingston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Tama keeps him there for the moment.
Kingston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tama clinches.
Kingston is looking to break free of the clinch but Tama has double underhooks.
Kingston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kingston wants to break free but Tama has control.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Tama has him pressed against the cage.
Tama wants to stall.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Tama.
Kingston working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tama.
Kingston throws an overhand right that lands on Tama's shoulder, as Tama tries to avoid the shot.
Tama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tama tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikora Tama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Tama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Kingston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama'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.
Tama closes the distance but Kingston moves to the side
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
Tama moves into range and clinches up with Kingston.
Kingston manages to break the clinch.
Tama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tama counters with a single leg into guard. Kingston didn't expect that.
Kingston working a defensive guard here.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston keeping full guard, as Tama tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tama wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tama trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tama won't allow Kingston to sweep him here.
Tama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tama tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tama looking to pass the guard.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingston tries to sprawl but Tama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kingston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tama is working away from the top position though.
Kingston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
Tama trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingston pushes Tama off but Tama dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Tama crashes against the mat.
Tama trying to control the position but Kingston is working away.
Tama controlling the position.
Kingston is trying to control Tama's posture but Tama avoids it.
Tama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kingston down.
Tama 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.
Tama looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kingston is avoiding damage well.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kingston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kingston is trying to buck Tama off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tama tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kingston's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikora Tama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand.
Tama catches Kingston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tama moves away.
Kingston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kingston was covering up waiting for the punch and Tama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tama is standing up over Kingston. Kingston looks to escape but Tama dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston wants to get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Tama's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tama throwing strikes but Kingston manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tama is trying to improve his position.
Tama struggling a bit here.
Tama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kingston stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tama ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Kingston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kingston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingston scrambles back to his feet.
Tama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingston throws a sloppy head kick and Tama moves out of range easily.
Tama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama lands with a right hand.
Kingston throws a sloppy head kick and Tama moves out of range easily.
Kingston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tama defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Tama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tama just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Tama.
Tama tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Tama avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Kingston.
Tama slips a straight right by Kingston.
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut
and Tama counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kingston!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston keeps Tama under control for a moment.
Tama trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Kingston!
A relieved looking Mitch Kingston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nikora Tama stepped up to the mic, saying 'There is no dishonour in losing honestly, and I did that tonight. The warrior spirit doesn't die easily though, and I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Heredia (ranked 754 p4p, 1043 weight class) and Chidi Chika (ranked 96 p4p, 122 weight class). Heredia comes to the cage accompanied by Moncho Chavea, Deikirisy Escopeta. Chidi Chika told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roberto Heredia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chidi Chika!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chika throws a hook but Heredia blocks it.
Chika 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.
Heredia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chika connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Roberto Heredia has been cut.
Heredia avoids a kick to the body.
Heredia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chika gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Heredia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Chidi Chika has been cut.
Heredia scores with a nice right hand.
Chika lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Heredia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heredia.
Chika blocks a jab.
Chika scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heredia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heredia has Chika pressed against the cage, preventing Chika from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chika manages to break the clinch.
Heredia clinches.
Chika wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heredia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chikas head.
Heredia prevents Chika from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heredia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heredia is working Chika over against the cage.
Heredia wants to stall.
Chika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heredia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chika looks winded!
Chika swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heredia counters with a straight right hand.
Chika showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heredia.
Chika counters with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Heredia. Beautiful body shot.
Heredia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That has opened up Chidi Chika's cut even more.
Chidi Chika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chika gets tackled into the cage by Heredia. Heredia maintains the clinch.
Chika has had enough of the clinch but Heredia keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heredia.
The referee calls for Heredia to work.
Chika wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heredia presses Chika against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heredia pushes Chika back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heredia is leaning against Chika and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heredia lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Heredia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heredia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chika backwards.
Chika blocks a body shot from Heredia.
Heredia tries a body shot but Chika blocks it.
Heredia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heredia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heredia lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Heredia.
A left hand lands to the body for Heredia.
Heredia lands with a short shot to the head.
Heredia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heredia pushes Chika back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heredia pushes Chika back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Heredia.
Heredia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Heredia.
Heredia pushes Chika against the cage. Heredia is working some dirty boxing. Heredia pushes off with a quick right hook! Chika goes down! Chika tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Heredia moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Heredia!
As Roberto Heredia got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Bueno pues ya emos ganao, aora viene lo bueno, BOOM. Fiesta, asta el domingo! BOOM Y voi a cojer un par de requetonas, y las voi a partir las bragas. BOOM'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Munkh Tengri (ranked 437 p4p, 432 weight class) and Surkho Dratchev (ranked 53 p4p, 52 weight class). Dratchev has chosen Schweine by Glukoza Nostra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Munkh Tengri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surkho Dratchev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Tengri saw that one coming.
Tengri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dratchev goes for a double leg but Tengri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tengri continues to drive forward.
Tengri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tengri clinches up with Dratchev and pushes him back against the cage.
Tengri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tengri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tengri blocking some punches.
Tengri misses with a body punch.
Dratchev can't find room to land a body shot as Tengri controls the action.
Dratchev misses with the head strike.
Tengri struggles to land a body shot inside as Dratchev controls his hands.
Dratchev has a couple of punches blocked by Tengri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tengri is defending well.
Tengri misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dratchev.
Tengri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Munkh Tengri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Tengri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dratchev blocks a body shot from Tengri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dratchev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tengri clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tengri trying to control the position but Dratchev manages to sink in the hooks.
Tengri turns into Dratchev and is now in his guard.
Tengri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tengri continues to stall.
Tengri won't allow Dratchev to get back to his feet.
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Tengri is proving a slippery customer.
Dratchev working for a triangle but Tengri defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev looking to control.
Dratchev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tengri is aware though and is defending well.
Dratchev is looking for a triangle but Tengri pushes his legs off easily.
Dratchev wants to sweep here but Tengri controlling him for the moment.
Dratchev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tengri won't allow Dratchev to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tengri defends it easily.
Dratchev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tengri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tengri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dratchev is trying to keep Tengri in close.
Dratchev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dratchev throws out a loose jab but Tengri uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dratchev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Tengri.
It looked like Tengri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dratchev.
Tengri slips under a jab.
Dratchev throws a series of punches but Tengri avoids them all with ease.
Tengri looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dratchev shoots for a takedown but Tengri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dratchev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tengri is able to avoid easily.
We've been informed that Dratchev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dratchev lands a slapping body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dratchev.
Dratchev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tengri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dratchev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tengri.
Tengri forces Dratchev back against the cage and clinches.
Tengri breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tengri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Surkho Dratchev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tengri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dratchev.
Dratchev misses with a hook. Tengri ducked under it nicely.
Dratchev throws a leg kick
and Tengri counters with a head kick that drops Dratchev to the mat! Dratchev scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Tengri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dratchev.
Dratchev looks to land a left hand but Tengri moved out of range nicely.
Dratchev swings widly with a right hand
and Tengri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Dratchev.
Nice body kick there by Tengri.
Dratchev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt
and Dratchev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dratchev is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Tengri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dratchev goes for a double leg but Tengri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tengri continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Tengri misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dratchev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Munkh Tengri is winning the standup battle so far.
Dratchev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tengri counters with a stiff right hand.
Munkh Tengri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Dratchev keeps the fight on the outside.
Dratchev misses with a hook. Tengri ducked under it nicely.
Dratchev misses with a takedown
and Tengri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dratchev thinking.
Tengri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dratchev throws an off balance right hand
and Tengri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
Dratchev 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dratchev or perhaps it was just good defense by Tengri, which made it look bad.
Tengri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tengri counters with a leg kick.
Tengri checks a leg kick.
Dratchev misses with a hook to the body
and Tengri counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tengri. That's going to slow Dratchev down.
Dratchev dives in and grabs Tengri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tengri pushes down on Dratchev's head and hops out.
Tengri connects with a nice looking jab.
Tengri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dratchev can do to turn this around?
Tengri takes the fight into the clinch.
Dratchev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tengri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
A short left from Tengri.
Tengri lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tengri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dratchev backwards.
Tengri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dratchev blocks an uppercut.
Tengri lands a shot to the body.
Tengri digs a right hand underneath Dratchev's ribcage. Dratchev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tengri is leaning against Dratchev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tengri lands a shot to the body.
Tengri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tengri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tengri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dratchev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tengri's elbow.
Tengri digs a right hand underneath Dratchev's ribcage. Dratchev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tengri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tengri throws a head kick that misses.
Dratchev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tengri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tengri connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Tengri finds it's target.
Tengri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dratchev. That did some damage!
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dratchev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tengri feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dratchev sprawling to the canvas! Dratchev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tengri finish him?!
Tengri sends Dratchev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tengri is motioning to the referee to let Dratchev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Dratchev is rocked!
Tengri rushes Dratchev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dratchev is still on wobbly legs! Can Tengri finish him?
Good body shot from Tengri.
Dratchev seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Tengri as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Tengri - that landed with a thud.
Tengri lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tengri lands a shoulder strike.
Tengri breaks from the clinch.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
enabling Tengri to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Dratchev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Munkh Tengri dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tengri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dratchev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dratchev throws a lazy head kick
letting Tengri counter with a right hand.
Dratchev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dratchev misses with a hook.
Dratchev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt
and Tengri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut. Tengri saw that one coming.
Tengri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Tengri circles away easily
and Tengri counters with a leg kick.
Dratchev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tengri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dratchev has time to react.
Tengri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tengri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tengri clinches up with Dratchev and pushes him back against the cage.
Dratchev breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Dratchev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev walks into a stiff left hand from Tengri.
Dratchev scores with a body shot.
Tengri ducks under a wild hook from Dratchev.
Munkh Tengri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tengri keeps Dratchev at a distance using the push kick.
Dratchev with a poor takedown
and Tengri counters with a nice body shot.
Munkh Tengri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Surkho Dratchev.
Tengri drops Dratchev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dratchev looks back up at him and smiles so Tengri waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tengri. Tengri obviously looking to wear him down.
Tengri misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tengri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tengri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dratchev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tengri pushes Dratchev up against the cage in a clinch.
Tengri lands a shot to the body.
Tengri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tengri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tengri lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tengri.
Tengri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tengri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dratchevs head.
Tengri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tengri pushes Dratchev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tengri lands an uppercut.
Tengri lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Tengri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tengri.
A short left from Tengri.
Tengri prevents a body shot from Dratchev.
Tengri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Tengri.
Tengri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Munkh Tengri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tengri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dratchev.
A short right from Tengri on the inside.
Tengri breaks the clinch.
Tengri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dratchev misses with a hook to the body
and Tengri counters with a low kick, right behind Dratchev 's knee.
Tengri connects with a solid leg kick.
Tengri closes the distance and clinches.
Tengri digs a right hand into Dratchev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dratchev's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tengri lands with a left to the head.
Dratchev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tengri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tengri lands a shoulder strike.
Tengri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dratchev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Tengri.
Tengri breaks the clinch.
Tengri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That has opened up Surkho Dratchev's cut even more.
Tengri lands a big head kick that sends Dratchev tumbling to the mat! Tengri takes a step backwards and waves Dratchev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dratchev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dratchev is defended easily by Tengri.
A counter left hand to the body from Tengri misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Munkh Tengri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tengri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Munkh Tengri!
A relieved looking Munkh Tengri thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Surkho Dratchev had this to say: 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Pushkin (ranked 88 p4p, 289 weight class) and Ken Vrjalya (ranked 14 p4p, 44 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Pushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Pushkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pushkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vrjalya sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya just misses with a punch to the body.
Pushkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya misses with the combination.
Pushkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vrjalya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pushkin.
Vrjalya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pushkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vrjalya manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin is fighting to break Vrjalya's control of his arms but Vrjalya is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vrjalya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Vrjalya controlling the position.
Vrjalya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pushkin pushes down on Vrjalya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pushkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vrjalya is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin wants to pass to mount but Vrjalya is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy.
Vrjalya is refusing to be controlled, as Pushkin sits in half guard.
Pushkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya'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.
Pushkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vrjalya throws out the jab.
Pushkin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pushkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vrjalya.
Pushkin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vrjalya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin avoids the body shot from Vrjalya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya misses with a hook. Pushkin ducked under it nicely.
Pushkin looks to clinch
so Vrjalya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pushkin, not yet.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving.
Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Pushkin working for a triangle but Vrjalya defends it easily.
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin has his foot on Vrjalya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vrjalya works his way back into a safe position though.
Vrjalya trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vrjalya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pushkin pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Pushkin 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vrjalya stays in close to Pushkin's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrjalya slaps away a takedown attempt from Pushkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Pushkin with that takedown attempt.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Vrjalya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pushkin.
Vrjalya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pushkin defends it well.
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vrjalya as he avoids it easily.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Pushkin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin shoots in for a double leg but Vrjalya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pushkin to the ground. Vrjalya is now in Pushkin's guard.
Pushkin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vrjalya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pushkin is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ken Vrjalya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vrjalya is pressing down on Pushkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pushkin is holding on for now.
Pushkin wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Vrjalya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin tries to roll over but Vrjalya keeps him under control.
Pushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pushkin working a defensive guard here.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vrjalya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pushkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pushkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
Pushkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pushkin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vrjalya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vrjalya misses with a hook
and Pushkin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pushkin.
Vrjalya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin 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.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving.
Pushkin pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage.
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vrjalya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Vrjalya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrjalya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Vrjalya!
After the big win, Ken Vrjalya made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Store Closing Sale and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Kramer (ranked 179 p4p, 642 weight class) and Balogh Szabolcs (ranked 30 p4p, 85 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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12 - 8 - 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 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balogh Szabolcs!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szabolcs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kramer circles away.
Kramer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Szabolcs sprawls and moves away.
Szabolcs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kramer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Szabolcs!
Szabolcs is trying to get back to his feet.
Kramer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kramer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Szabolcs wants to get back to his feet but Kramer drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is working to tighten his grip on Szabolcs's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Szabolcs has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kramer is really squeezing tight and eventually Szabolcs passes out! Kramer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Kramer!
Jon Kramer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, NARCOS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Vitalik (ranked 241 p4p, 161 weight class) and Ernesto Valerio (ranked 36 p4p, 26 weight class). Vitalik comes to the cage accompanied by Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide. Valerio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: God is a DJ - Faithless. Ernesto Valerio 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 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valerio looks to throw the jab but Vitalik is out of range.
Valerio slips a straight right by Vitalik.
A big left from Vitalik misses.
Valerio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vitalik on his heels. He'll look to pass Vitalik's guard now, I'm sure.
Vitalik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valerio is one step ahead there.
Vitalik is trying to control the position but Valerio postures up.
Valerio trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
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.
Vitalik wants to sweep here but Valerio controlling him for the moment.
Valerio wants to pass the guard but Vitalik is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valerio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vitalik is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Valerio, into his guard.
Valerio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vitalik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vitalik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vitalik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valerio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valerio is on top in guard.
Valerio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Valerio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vitalik wants to sweep here but Valerio controlling him for the moment.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vitalik is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik is adopting a defensive guard.
Vitalik 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.
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitalik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik 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.
Vitalik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valerio is looking to pass into half guard but Vitalik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vitalik is in guard.
Vitalik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valerio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vitalik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vitalik with a nice head shot there.
Vitalik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vitalik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vitalik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vitalik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik tries to move to mount but Valerio blocks the move with his legs.
Vitalik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valerio keeps working.
Valerio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vitalik is looking to take a break and control but Valerio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valerio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vitalik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valerio is looking for a sweep.
Valerio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Vitalik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Valerio is rocked!
Vitalik scores with punches from side control.
Valerio is still in real trouble! Can Vitalik finish him?
Vitalik has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vitalik lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Valerio! Vitalik sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Valerio and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Musa Vitalik!
A victorious Musa Vitalik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Okoro (ranked 153 p4p, 306 weight class) and Yung Brady (ranked 19 p4p, 33 weight class). Okoro comes to the cage accompanied by G.O.M.D. Brady has chosen The Requiem 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kobe Okoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yung Brady!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Okoro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Brady to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kobe Okoro has been cut.
Okoro misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Brady on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brady moves away from the strike by Okoro.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Okoro misses with a hook. Brady ducked under it nicely.
Okoro connects with a high kick.
It looks like Yung Brady has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro throws an off balance right hand
and Brady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okoro scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro throws a lazy uppercut
and Brady counters with a big left hand that crumples Okoro! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yung Brady!
A victorious Yung Brady thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian Bashir (ranked 45 p4p, 317 weight class) and Charles Eric Cheese (ranked 6 p4p, 31 weight class). Bashir comes to the cage accompanied by Exodus - The Toxic Waltz. Cheese has chosen The Midnight NAMBLA as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Eric Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashir misses with a two punch combination.
Cheese looks for the body kick but Bashir saw that one coming.
Bashir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cheese sprawls and moves away.
Bashir lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cheese.
Cheese lands a nice looking body shot.
Cheese throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Bashir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cheese lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bashir to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Bashir ducks down to avoid it.
Bashir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Bashir.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Bashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bashir feinted with a counter takedown.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Bashir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bashir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Charles Eric Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashir lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashir tries to bum rush Cheese with a series of wild strikes but Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cheese lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Bashir is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bashir on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese loads up on a big right hand but Bashir slips the punch.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bashir wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Cheese.
Cheese digs a good hook to Bashir's body.
Bashir connects with a nice looking jab.
Cheese throws a wild body kick that Bashir sees coming a mile off.
Cheese chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bashir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bashir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheese. Cheese obviously looking to wear him down.
Bashir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
A low kick lands for Cheese.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese drops his hands momentarily and Bashir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Bashir is out of range.
Cheese throws a low kick but Bashir avoids it.
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Bashir saw that one coming.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashir slips a straight right by Cheese.
Charles Eric Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheese lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cheese loads up on a big right hand but Bashir slips the punch.
Bashir misses the shot to the body.
Cheese throws a wild body kick that Bashir sees coming a mile off.
Bashir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cheese.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cheese.
Bashir lands with a shot to the body.
Cheese throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bashir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cheese sprawls and moves away.
Bashir misses with a looping right.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Bashir.
Bashir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Bashir attempts a counter takedown but Cheese avoids it well and moves away.
Cheese misses with a double jab
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese scores with a nice head shot.
Cheese misses with an uppercut.
Cheese lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bashir.
Bashir misses with a straight left.
Bashir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cheese's corner calls for a 1-2. Cheese obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cheese lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheese attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bashir scores with a jab.
Bashir misses the jab.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Cheese looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bashir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bashir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheese moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Cheese.
Bashir swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
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!
Cheese moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Bashir moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bashir. Bashir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cheese walks into a jab.
Cheese lands a jab to the nose.
Bashir misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cheese.
Cheese throws a hook but Bashir avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Cheese.
Cheese throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Bashir.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Both fighters circling a little - Cheese finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cheese.
Bashir tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cheese fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bashir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bashir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir takes one on the button.
Bashir with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Eric Cheese dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cheese scores with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bashir might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bashir looks to throw the jab but Cheese is out of range.
Bashir throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bashir.
Cheese slips under a jab.
Cheese misses with a two punch combination.
Charles Eric Cheese seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cheese moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bashir checks a low kick from Cheese.
Bashir defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese throws the left hand but Bashir avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Bashir does no damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cheese.
Cheese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir scores with a nice right hand.
Cheese takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bashir keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cheese.
Bashir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese throws the left hand but Bashir avoids the punch easily.
Bashir lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashir is just out of range.
Cheese lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bashir will feel that in the morning.
Bashir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bashir steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cheese. That one must have hurt.
Bashir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Bashir saw that one coming.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Cheese moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Cheese.
Cheese throws a front kick that sends Bashir stumbling back into the cage.
Cheese slips a jab from Bashir.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cheese.
Cheese connects with a high kick.
Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Bashir blocks a jab.
Bashir tries to counter with a takedown but Cheese is quick to defend against it.
Bashir takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Bashir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheese thinking.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
Cheese is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bashir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Bashir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheese throws a low kick but Bashir avoids it.
Bashir will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cheese ducks right into an uppercut from Bashir.
Bashir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cheese is fending him off so far but Bashir persists. Nope, Cheese circles away and we're back to standing.
Cheese thinks about the counter body kick.
Cheese throws a leg kick but Bashir sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cheese misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
Bashir misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Cheese throws the left hand but Bashir avoids the punch easily.
Bashir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheers as Bashir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cheese doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from Cheese tenderised Bashir's leg. Bashir is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danga de danga de dang - Bashir scores with a four punch combination!
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Bashir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bashir moves out of range of the leg kick from Cheese.
Bashir connects with the punch.
Cheese slips under a jab from Bashir.
Cheese throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bashir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bashir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese trying to hold on to Bashir's head to control him but Bashir postures up.
Bashir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cheese does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bashir is nestled in close to Cheese, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Bashir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bashir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cheese with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bashir trying to control from Cheese's half guard. Cheese has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bashir controlling from the top position.
That's four 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.
Bashir is looking to work some ground and pound but Cheese has wrist control.
Bashir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir is working hard here to advance position.
Bashir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cheese works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bashir drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cheese manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bashir has Cheese in his guard.
Bashir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Bashir dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cheese is looking to score with low kicks.
Bashir connects with a single shot there.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cheese lands with a cross.
Bashir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cheese throws a head kick that misses
and Bashir counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashir misses with a looping right.
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashir.
Cheese throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bashir on the side of the head.
Cheese walks into a left hand.
Bashir misses the jab.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Bashir was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashir keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bashir shoots in looking for a takedown. Cheese tries to sprawl out of it but Bashir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cheese manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bashir on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese throws a low kick but Bashir moves out of range easily.
Bashir staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
Cheese avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bashir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cheese.
Bashir sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bashir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bashir slips a jab from Cheese.
Cheese chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cheese throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bashir on the side of the head.
Bashir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese moves out of range as Bashir strikes.
Cheese feints and then cracks Bashir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bashir down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bashir.
Cheese smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bashir does it's job there.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Bashir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashir shoots in but Cheese avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheese swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheese misses the jab.
Bashir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cheese stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cheese.
Bashir avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Bashir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheese takes a swing at Bashir's ribcage but misses.
Cheese gets caught napping as Bashir dives in and scores a takedown. Cheese manages to retain guard.
Bashir content to stall in guard here.
Bashir wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashir scoring with some ground and pound.
Bashir is working Cheese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bashir with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bashir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bashir throws a big right hand that misses.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Bashir throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cheese tries to work over Bashir's front leg with a kick but Bashir checks it.
Bashir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bashir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bashir is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julian Bashir.
I think Bashir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Bashir!
An out of breath Julian Bashir 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killjoy McNofun (ranked 83 p4p, 85 weight class) and Isamu San Chai (ranked 13 p4p, 14 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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killjoy McNofun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isamu San Chai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNofun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai throws a leg kick but McNofun sees it coming and moves out of range.
McNofun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McNofun looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McNofun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Isamu San Chai has been cut.
McNofun lands a head shot.
McNofun throws a right hand that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Isamu San Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai instigates a clinch.
McNofun digs a right hand underneath Chai's ribcage. Chai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McNofun lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNofun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai cracks McNofun with a right hand to the side of the head.
McNofun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNofun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but McNofun avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNofun's elbow.
McNofun blocks an uppercut.
McNofun throws a head punch that misses.
McNofun misses with a punch on the inside.
McNofun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNofun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but McNofun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
McNofun manages to break the clinch.
McNofun tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai throws out a counter right but McNofun avoids it with no problem.
McNofun avoids the body shot from Chai.
McNofun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McNofun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters circling a little - McNofun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - McNofun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai misses with an uppercut. McNofun saw that one coming.
McNofun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from McNofun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McNofun checks it well.
McNofun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai slips under a jab from McNofun.
McNofun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
McNofun throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
McNofun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McNofun takes one on the button.
Chai wants to clinch.
Chai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai connects with a right hand. McNofun shakes it off.
McNofun is looking to land body kicks.
McNofun misses with a hook.
McNofun avoids the body shot from Chai.
McNofun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
McNofun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chai.
Chai presses McNofun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McNofun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
McNofun trying to control the position but instead, Chai has worked for underhooks and has pushed McNofun into the cage.
Chai blocking some punches.
McNofun misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNofun.
McNofun blocks an uppercut.
McNofun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chai presses McNofun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by McNofun.
McNofun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for McNofun.
McNofun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Isamu San Chai's cut even more.
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!
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai avoids the body shot from McNofun.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from McNofun does it's job there.
McNofun scores with a shot to the body.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNofun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNofun throws out the jab.
McNofun lands with a shot to the body.
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 Killjoy McNofun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isamu San Chai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chai lands with a straight right. McNofun didn't see that one coming.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McNofun misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McNofun.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McNofun looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Isamu San Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from McNofun misses.
Chai wants to clinch up but McNofun keeps it at a distance.
McNofun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai throws out a counter right but McNofun avoids it with no problem.
McNofun tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
McNofun wants to land a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
McNofun avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai looks for the body kick but McNofun saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from McNofun misses.
Chai tries to clinch but McNofun moves away
and McNofun counters with an outside leg kick.
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McNofun. McNofun obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai misses with a body shot
and McNofun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from McNofun misses.
Chai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McNofun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNofun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McNofun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chai misses with a right hand
and McNofun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNofun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chai swings for the body but McNofun moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNofun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McNofun slips a straight right by Chai.
McNofun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McNofun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. McNofun moves away and avoids it.
Chai throws a leg kick
and McNofun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Isamu San Chai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McNofun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McNofun lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
Isamu San Chai's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McNofun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McNofun checks a low kick from Chai.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
McNofun tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai slips a straight right by McNofun.
McNofun swinging wildly here.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chai clobbers McNofun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chai fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNofun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Chai throws out a counter right but McNofun avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
McNofun tried to counter with a leg kick but Chai avoided it.
Chai misses with a hook. McNofun ducked under it nicely.
McNofun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNofun is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chai.
A telegraphed right hand from McNofun misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
McNofun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McNofun keeps the fight on the outside.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by McNofun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai has managed to clinch.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as McNofun controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
McNofun blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai misses with the head strike.
McNofun throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai tries to work over McNofun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but McNofun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNofun.
McNofun blocks a body shot from Chai.
McNofun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as McNofun controls his hands.
McNofun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNofun blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isamu San Chai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Isamu San Chai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from McNofun.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McNofun momentarily.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNofun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McNofun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McNofun throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
McNofun checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and McNofun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
A nice inside leg kick there by McNofun. That's going to slow Chai down.
Chai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McNofun, pushing him back against the cage.
Chai prevents a body shot from McNofun.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but McNofun uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
McNofun lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNofun struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
McNofun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNofun throws a head punch that misses.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by McNofun.
McNofun is working Chai over against the cage.
Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNofun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNofun.
McNofun tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McNofun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Isamu San Chai's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Killjoy McNofun!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Hoon Choi (ranked 34 p4p, 21 weight class) and Mason Love (ranked 7 p4p, 5 weight class). Love is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HonestKey- Music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeong Hoon Choi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Love!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi lands a glancing blow to the side of Love's head.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi.
Decent striking displayed by Love there.
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Choi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi looks to land a body kick but Love moved away.
Love scores with a jab to the head.
Choi misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Choi!
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.
Love now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choi counters with an inside leg kick.
Choi throws the left hand but Love avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Love was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Mason Love has been cut.
Love takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Choi fakes the leg kick and cracks Love in the body.
Choi throws a poor cross that misses
and Love cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
Love takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi.
Choi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Love.
Love throws a combination that misses
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Love misses with a hook. Choi ducked under it nicely.
Love blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Love moves out of range of the body kick.
Choi throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Choi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Choi throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Choi scores with a nice strike.
Choi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi tries to land a body kick
and Love counters with a stiff right hand.
Choi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Choi moves out of range as Love strikes.
Jab by Love.
Love misses with a body shot.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Love swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi misses the body punch
and Love counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Hoon Choi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Love's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circling - Choi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Love.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Choi moves away and avoids it.
Choi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Choi tries to land a body kick
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choi misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Choi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Choi misses its intended target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Choi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Love.
A jab from Love misses.
Choi misses with a left hand
and Love counters with a stiff right hand.
Choi lands a leg kick that knocks Love off balance momentarily.
Love avoids the head kick by Choi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love lands with an overhand left.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
Love misses with a right hand
and Choi counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Choi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Choi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Choi is rocked!
Love lands a brutal uppercut that launches Choi off his feet! Choi tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Love!
Mason Love is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Mason Love 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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