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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Exodus The Beast (ranked 2869 p4p, 4757 weight class) and Jameis Armando (ranked 223 p4p, 276 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Exodus The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jameis Armando!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armando has managed to clinch.
The Beast tries to score a body lock takedown but Armando shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Beast has hold of one of Armando's legs. Armando is fighting the takedown attempt but The Beast gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The Beast drops back looking for a leg! Armando is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armando manages to kick The Beast off! The Beast jumps back into Armando's guard.
The Beast might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Beast 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.
Armando is trying to control the position but The Beast postures up.
The Beast stands and throws Armando's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Beast lands an elbow.
Armando is looking for a sweep.
The Beast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Armando has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Beast working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from The Beast seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Armando is looking for a sweep.
The Beast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Armando has escaped the position, nice work there.
Armando tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Beast looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Beast landing strikes.
The Beast is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Armando has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been hearing that The Beast has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Beast is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Armando is trying to escape and The Beast transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Armando is forced to tap! Nice work there by The Beast! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Exodus The Beast!
Exodus The Beast really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dont Strive To Survive logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Washington (ranked 3105 p4p, 2756 weight class) and Dennis Iceman (ranked 232 p4p, 217 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Iceman!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iceman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iceman lands a body shot.
Iceman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Iceman catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Iceman lands with a nice combination. Washington backs away looking to recover.
No luck for Washington with that takedown attempt.
Iceman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washington counters with a shoot takedown. Iceman fights it but they end up in guard.
Iceman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Washington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iceman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iceman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Washington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Iceman's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington passes Iceman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washington is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iceman!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iceman taking shots to the head.
Iceman wants to hold on but Washington pushes him away.
Washington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Washington with a couple of short strikes.
Washington lands with some strikes.
 Iceman is rocked!
Washington lands a big shot there that rocks Iceman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Iceman is still in real trouble! Can Washington finish him?
We've been hearing that Washington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Washington drops a big elbow. That's hurt Iceman! More shots from Washington and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Washington!
A victorious Vicente Washington 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Holland (ranked 3404 p4p, 2505 weight class) and Tozel Roses (ranked 373 p4p, 292 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Holland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tozel Roses!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roses ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holland looks to land a combination but Roses avoids it well.
Roses now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Holland clinches up against the ropes.
Holland stalls.
Roses wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Holland - that landed with a thud.
Holland prevents the takedown attempt.
Holland manages to break the clinch.
Holland closes the distance and clinches.
Holland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holland rushes Roses and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Holland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holland breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland rushes Roses and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Roses wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roses changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A big right from Roses misses.
Roses throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roses throws a right hand that misses
and Holland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roses is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roses is still on wobbly legs! Can Holland finish him?
Roses wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roses seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holland lands a shot to the body.
Roses wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roses tries to break free but Holland pushes him back against the ropes.
Holland is trying to drag Roses to the mat but Roses just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Holland lands a nice uppercut.
Holland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roses.
Roses is trying to break free.
Holland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roses has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roses is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Holland.
Roses wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roses wants to break free but Holland has control.
A short body shot lands from Holland as the two fighters clinch.
Roses looks winded!
Holland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Holland breaks from the clinch.
Holland circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Roses tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Holland wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Holland!
A very excited looking Keith Holland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Tozel Roses was interviewed post fight and said 'I tried,failed on to the next one'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tengiz Todua (ranked 1669 p4p, 2171 weight class) and Stelios Raptis Jr (ranked 182 p4p, 213 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tengiz Todua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stelios Raptis Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todua lands an overhand right.
Todua misses with a jab to the body
enabling Raptis Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Tengiz Todua has been cut.
Raptis Jr throws a leg kick
and Todua counters with a left to the body.
Todua throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Todua finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raptis Jr. That's going to slow Todua down.
Raptis Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raptis Jr.
Todua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todua's corner calls for a 1-2. Todua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todua takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tengiz Todua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raptis Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Todua throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todua looks to score with a jab to the body but Raptis Jr is just out of range.
Todua misses with a jab to the body
and Raptis Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Raptis Jr misses with a head kick.
Todua is looking to wear down Raptis Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Todua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raptis Jr.
Todua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Todua swings widly with a right hand
and Raptis Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todua just misses with a punch to the body.
Todua takes a swing at Raptis Jr's ribcage but misses.
Todua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raptis Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todua tests Raptis Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raptis Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Todua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raptis Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raptis Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raptis Jr is rocked!
Raptis Jr tries to clinch there but Todua circles away.
Raptis Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raptis Jr on the side of the head.
Raptis Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Todua finish him?
Raptis Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Raptis Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Todua pulls guard successfully.
Raptis Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Todua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptis Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Raptis Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raptis Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Raptis Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Todua misses with a body shot.
Raptis Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Raptis Jr.
Raptis Jr pushes Todua up against the ropes in a clinch.
Todua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raptis Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Todua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todua lands a nice looking body shot.
Todua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Todua counters with a stiff right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Todua looks to throw the jab but Raptis Jr is out of range.
A lazy left from Todua finds it's target.
Todua works the jab nicely.
Raptis Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Todua misses with a double jab
and Raptis Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Raptis Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Todua.
Todua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raptis Jr on the side of the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Todua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Raptis Jr.
Todua lands a nice shot that snaps Raptis Jr's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raptis Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Todua.
Raptis Jr darts in and clinches Todua up against the ropes.
Raptis Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Todua's defenses.
Raptis Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Raptis Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Todua jumps guard and drags Raptis Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Todua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raptis Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Todua.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raptis Jr wanted to stand there but Todua had control of the position.
Todua keeping moving, preventing Raptis Jr from controlling successfully.
Raptis Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raptis Jr gets to his feet. Todua looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Raptis Jr tries to clinch
and Todua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Todua looks to score with a jab to the body but Raptis Jr is just out of range.
Todua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todua keeps the fight on the outside.
Raptis Jr has managed to clinch.
Raptis Jr taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Todua.
Todua tries to pull guard but Raptis Jr forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Raptis Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raptis Jr has Todua pressed against the ropes, preventing Todua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Todua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raptis Jr just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tengiz Todua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raptis Jr stops a takedown attempt from Todua.
Todua tries to break the clinch but Raptis Jr is controlling the position.
Raptis Jr tries to throw a body punch but Todua avoids it by throwing Raptis Jr back against the ropes.
Todua is looking for a takedown.
Raptis Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raptis Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Todua is trying to force a seperation but Raptis Jr has the dominant position.
Raptis Jr trying to control the position but instead, Todua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raptis Jr into the ropes.
Raptis Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Todua has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Todua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raptis Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
Raptis Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Todua avoids it.
Raptis Jr has Todua pressed against the ropes, preventing Todua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Raptis Jr obliges.
Raptis Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Raptis Jr gets underhooks to prevent Todua's takedown attempt.
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 Tengiz Todua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tengiz Todua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Raptis Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raptis Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Todua throws a hook but Raptis Jr blocks it.
Todua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todua stuns Raptis Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todua looks to score with a jab to the body but Raptis Jr is just out of range.
Todua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raptis Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raptis Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todua lands a nice shot to the body.
Raptis Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raptis Jr.
Raptis Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raptis Jr with the inside leg kick.
Todua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raptis Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Todua can't break the clinch.
Raptis Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raptis Jr lands a left hand.
Raptis Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Todua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raptis Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Raptis Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todua blocks it with crossed arms.
Raptis Jr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raptis Jr lands an elbow that stopped Todua in his tracks for a moment.
Raptis Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raptis Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Todua's efforts to push away.
Todua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raptis Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Todua misses
and Raptis Jr counters with a good low kick that Todua was not able to check.
Todua throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Raptis Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Tengiz Todua's cut is getting worse.
Todua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Raptis Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Todua misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Raptis Jr.
Raptis Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Todua counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raptis Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Raptis Jr!
Raptis Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Todua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raptis Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Raptis Jr moves to clinch but Todua breaks away
and Todua counters with a stiff right hand.
Todua misses the shot to the body.
Raptis Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raptis Jr tries a low kick but Todua avoids it.
Raptis Jr throws a body kick that misses
letting Todua counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raptis Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Raptis Jr.
Raptis Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raptis Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've been told by Todua's head coaches at Ze Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A shot to the liver by Todua. Beautiful body shot.
Raptis Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Todua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raptis Jr clinches up against the ropes.
Todua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raptis Jr tries to clinch but Todua is having none of it.
Raptis Jr misses with an uppercut
enabling Todua to counter with a crisp jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raptis Jr tries to clinch but Todua is having none of it.
Raptis Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Todua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Todua lands a nice hook to Raptis Jr's body. Raptis Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raptis Jr has managed to clinch.
Todua is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tengiz Todua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raptis Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raptis Jr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Raptis Jr.
Raptis Jr scores with a knee to the head.
Raptis Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Raptis Jr lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todua takes an elbow to the temple.
Raptis Jr tries a body shot but Todua blocks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Todua lands an uppercut.
Todua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raptis Jr is defending well.
Raptis Jr working aggressively here.
Raptis Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Todua's defenses.
Nice elbow from Raptis Jr.
Tengiz Todua's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Todua manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Raptis Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Todua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raptis Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raptis Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Todua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todua controls Raptis Jr momentarily but Raptis Jr frees himself.
Raptis Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raptis Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Todua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's eight 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.
Raptis Jr moves forwards but Todua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raptis Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raptis Jr instigates a clinch.
Todua dodges an elbow strike from Raptis Jr.
Todua tries to score a body lock takedown but Raptis Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raptis Jr lands with a right to the head.
Raptis Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Todua can't get the takedown.
Raptis Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Todua breaks from the clinch.
Todua lands a nice shot to the body.
Raptis Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Todua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Todua throws a hook but Raptis Jr blocks it.
A low kick lands for Raptis Jr.
Raptis Jr misses with a head kick.
Raptis Jr tries to clinch up but Todua circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Raptis Jr is predictable there
and Todua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raptis Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raptis Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Todua misses the target.
Todua cracks a nice hook into Raptis Jr's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stelios Raptis Jr.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tengiz Todua!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tengiz Todua!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight as a draw!
Tengiz Todua wins by majority decision!
Our winner, Tengiz Todua, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrellas Kirkas (ranked 3672 p4p, 2029 weight class) and Gryffin McLawhorn (ranked 389 p4p, 249 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terrellas Kirkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gryffin McLawhorn!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkas tries to bum rush McLawhorn with a series of wild strikes but McLawhorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McLawhorn dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirkas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
McLawhorn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirkas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McLawhorn wants to control from the top but Kirkas keeps moving.
McLawhorn stopping the sweep attempt from Kirkas.
Kirkas keeping moving, preventing McLawhorn from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirkas holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLawhorn content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McLawhorn wants to control from the top but Kirkas keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kirkas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McLawhorn drives through and clinches with Kirkas against the ropes.
McLawhorn pulls guard.
McLawhorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLawhorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkas postures up.
McLawhorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kirkas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McLawhorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kirkas is sitting in close to McLawhorn's body. McLawhorn has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kirkas is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kirkas is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McLawhorn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gryffin McLawhorn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Min Xiao (ranked 1651 p4p, 1997 weight class) and Tatsuro Taira (ranked 152 p4p, 184 weight class). Xiao comes to the ring accompanied by Miki Matsubara - Stay With Me. Tatsuro Taira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Min Xiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuro Taira!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xiao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiao with a nice calf kick.
Xiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Taira's head.
Taira tries to clinch there but Xiao circles away.
Taira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taira's knee momentarily.
Xiao scoring well with a low kick there.
Taira misses with a straight right.
Xiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taira throws a hook but Xiao blocks it.
Taira tries for a takedown but Xiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiao misses the target.
Taira wants to clinch.
Xiao scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taira tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiao. Taira does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xiao thuds his right hand into Taira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taira throws a hook to the side of Xiao's head but Xiao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiao avoids the body shot from Taira.
Xiao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taira at a distance.
Xiao swats away the attempt to clinch by Taira.
Xiao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taira. That did some damage!
Xiao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xiao to score with a decent uppercut.
Xiao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiao cracks a nice hook into Taira's ribs.
That kick from Xiao tenderised Taira's leg. Taira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xiao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taira wants to clinch up but Xiao keeps it at a distance.
Xiao keeps the fight on the outside.
Taira tries to move into range but Xiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taira is rocked!
Good leg kick by Xiao.
Taira tries to clinch there but Xiao circles away.
Xiao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiao feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Taira sprawling to the canvas! Taira rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Xiao finish him?!
Taira is still on wobbly legs! Can Xiao finish him?
Xiao fakes the body blow, causing Taira to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Taira goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Min Xiao!
A very excited looking Min Xiao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Smokey Bandares (ranked 1533 p4p, 1444 weight class) and Arban Kodra (ranked 153 p4p, 142 weight class). Bandares's entrance music is HIGHER. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Smokey Bandares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arban Kodra!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodra misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandares misses the target.
Kodra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 It looks like Arban Kodra has been cut.
Kodra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandares half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bandares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandares throws out a loose jab but Kodra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kodra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kodra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kodra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandares moves away.
Kodra missing with a left hand there. Bandares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kodra throws out the jab.
Bandares comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodra looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandares is just out of range.
Kodra looks to land a left hand but Bandares moved out of range nicely.
Bandares slips under a jab from Kodra.
Kodra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandares was well out of range. Poor timing from Kodra.
Kodra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandares.
A big right from Bandares misses.
Arban Kodra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandares slips a jab from Kodra.
Bandares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kodra on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Bandares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kodra loads up on a big right hand but Bandares slips the punch.
Bandares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kodra.
Kodra throws a hook but Bandares avoids it easily.
It looked like Bandares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kodra throws a big shot that misses.
Bandares thows a leg kick but Kodra checks it
and Kodra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kodra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Bandares misses.
A big right from Bandares misses.
Bandares throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Kodra misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kodra as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bandares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kodra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bandares throwing a counter right hand but Kodra manages to avoid it.
Kodra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandares scores with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kodra, as that shot connected.
Kodra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandares.
Kodra throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bandares to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bandares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bandares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kodra misses with a straight right.
Bandares throws an off balance right hand
and Kodra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bandares thinking.
A big left from Kodra misses.
Bandares misses with a looping right.
Bandares avoids the body shot from Kodra.
Bandares looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bandares throws a lazy uppercut
and Kodra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kodra.
Kodra looks to throw the jab but Bandares is out of range.
Kodra throws a right hand that misses
and Bandares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kodra cracks a nice hook into Bandares's ribs.
Bandares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kodra was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandares.
Bandares takes a swing at Kodra's ribcage but misses.
Bandares misses with a double jab.
Kodra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandares takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kodra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bandares to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Arban Kodra's cut even more.
Kodra connects with a nice looking jab.
Bandares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kodra.
Bandares throwing a counter right hand but Kodra manages to avoid it.
Bandares misses with a leg kick
enabling Kodra to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandares ducks under a wild hook from Kodra.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodra looks to land a right hand but Bandares moved out of range.
Bandares throws a push kick but Kodra slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kodra throws the left hand but Bandares avoids the punch easily.
Kodra misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Bandares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kodra.
Bandares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kodra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bandares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kodra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bandares. That one must have hurt.
Kodra throws a looping overhand right but Bandares ducks down to avoid it.
Bandares looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bandares.
Bandares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kodra.
Kodra is looking to clinch but Bandares is avoiding it.
Bandares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kodra.
Bandares throws a body kick that misses.
Bandares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandares with a nice calf kick.
Kodra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kodra does no damage.
Bandares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kodra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandares.
A slow jab from Kodra misses its intended target.
Bandares blocks a jab.
A big right from Bandares misses.
Kodra misses with a body shot.
Kodra lands a nice looking body shot.
Bandares throws a body kick that misses.
Kodra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kodra.
Kodra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandares.
Bandares tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kodra scores with the left hand. Bandares knows he should have avoided that one.
Kodra lands with a shot to the body.
Kodra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bandares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big right from Kodra misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bandares misses with a leg kick
and Kodra counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bandares tries to land a front kick but Kodra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandares looks to land a body kick but Kodra moved away.
Bandares throws a hook to the side of Kodra's head but Kodra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kodra takes a swing at Bandares's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Kodra.
Bandares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandares misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Kodra blocks the low kick.
Kodra missing with a left hand there. Bandares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kodra forces Bandares back against the ropes and clinches.
Kodra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandares tries to pull guard but Kodra holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bandares drops back down to his feet.
Kodra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kodra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandares backwards.
Kodra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kodra lands a nice uppercut.
Kodra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Kodra.
Kodra tries a body shot but Bandares blocks it.
Bandares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kodra's elbow.
Bandares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kodra smiles and moves away.
Kodra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandares on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bandares connects with a single shot there.
Bandares tries to land a leg kick but Kodra saw it coming and moves away.
Bandares scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kodra throws a poor cross that misses
and Bandares counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Kodra misses with a hook. Bandares ducked under it nicely.
Bandares is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bandares swings widly with a right hand
and Kodra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kodra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kodra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kodra connects with a body shot.
Kodra misses with a hook. Bandares ducked under it nicely.
Bandares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kodra clinches up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Bandares.
Bandares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandares has a couple of punches blocked by Kodra.
Kodra struggles to land a body shot inside as Bandares controls his hands.
Bandares prevents a body shot from Kodra.
Kodra lands a shot to the body.
Bandares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kodra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandares is trying to pull guard but Kodra turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey Bandares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Kodra.
Bandares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kodra.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bandares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kodras head.
Bandares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kodra working aggressively here.
Bandares throws a punch but it's blocked by Kodra.
Kodra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kodra.
Kodra manages to break the clinch.
Kodra misses with a hook. Bandares ducked under it nicely.
Bandares misses with a hook to the body
and Kodra counters with a straight right hand.
Bandares throws a hook but Kodra avoids it easily.
Kodra jabs Bandares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kodra fails to land with a series of punches.
Bandares throws a leg kick but Kodra checks it.
Bandares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kodra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandares slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arban Kodra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arban Kodra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bandares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kodra throws out the jab.
Bandares throws a leg kick
and Kodra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kodra missing with a left hand there. Bandares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kodra pushes Bandares up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kodra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandares tries to throw a body punch but Kodra avoids it by throwing Bandares back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kodra.
Bandares jumps guard but Kodra turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kodra misses with some punches.
Kodra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kodra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bandares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kodra prevents a body shot from Bandares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandares lands a nice shot to the body.
Kodra lands with a right to the head.
Bandares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kodra's elbow.
A short right from Kodra on the inside.
Kodra lands a nice uppercut.
Kodra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kodra misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kodra lands with a light punch inside.
Bandares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bandares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kodra uses from the top position.
Bandares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kodra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bandares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kodra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kodra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kodra wants to control from the top but Bandares keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kodra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kodra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kodra has managed to get both his arms back between Bandares's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kodra trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandares throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kodra escapes and throws Bandares's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kodra is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bandares's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.
Bandares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandares is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandares is pressing down on Kodra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandares working for a triangle but Kodra defends it easily.
Kodra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kodra is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smokey Bandares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bandares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kodra works the jab nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bandares moves away from the strike by Kodra.
Bandares is looking for a counter combo.
Bandares tries to land a leg kick but Kodra saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kodra! But no joy.
Kodra scores with a shot to the body.
Kodra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandares.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandares misses the target.
Bandares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandares misses with a looping left.
Bandares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kodra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandares.
Bandares throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kodra counter with a right hand.
Arban Kodra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kodra thuds a left hand into Bandares's body.
Bandares slips a jab from Kodra.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bandares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bandares with a jab.
A slow jab from Kodra misses its intended target.
Kodra misses the jab.
As Kodra looks to move away, Bandares throws a big counter combo but Kodra just gets out of the way.
Kodra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kodra throws out a counter right but Bandares avoids it with no problem.
Bandares throws a right and a left that Kodra avoids nicely.
Bandares blocks a jab.
Bandares wants to slow Kodra down by chopping away at his legs.
Kodra loads up on a big right hand but Bandares slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kodra.
Kodra just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodra lands a nice looking body shot.
Kodra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kodra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kodra takes a swing at Bandares's ribcage but misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kodra moves out of range as Bandares throws a body kick.
Kodra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandares manages to avoid it.
Kodra blocks the body kick.
Bandares tries to land a front kick but Kodra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kodra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandares throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kodra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandares throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kodra to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kodra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandares.
Bandares throws a series of punches but Kodra moves out of range.
Bandares blocks a jab.
Bandares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kodra throws a hook but Bandares avoids it easily.
Bandares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kodra.
Bandares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kodra throws out the jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kodra darts in and clinches Bandares up against the ropes.
Bandares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kodra pushes Bandares back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kodra gets through Bandares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kodra pushes Bandares back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kodra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bandares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kodra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandares backwards.
Arban Kodra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bandares blocks an uppercut.
Kodra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bandares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Kodra to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Kodra - that landed with a thud.
Bandares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandares misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kodra.
Bandares can't find room to land a body shot as Kodra controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandares.
Bandares misses with a punch to the body.
Kodra can't find room to land a body shot as Bandares controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arban Kodra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kodra 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Arban Kodra!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Arban Kodra!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Arban Kodra!
Arban Kodra wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tatko Popovic (ranked 1108 p4p, 1640 weight class) and Daniel Tyrell (ranked 122 p4p, 180 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tatko Popovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrell blocks a jab.
Popovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrell throws out the jab.
Popovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Tyrell.
Popovic lands a nice shot that snaps Tyrell's head back.
Tyrell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Popovic lands a nice shot that snaps Tyrell's head back.
Popovic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Popovic finds it's way through Tyrell's defenses.
Popovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyrell misses with a lunging right hand
and Popovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popovic is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyrell looks to land a left hand but Popovic moved out of range nicely.
Tatko Popovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popovic slips under a jab.
Popovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Popovic misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Tyrell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Popovic takes one to the chin there.
Popovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyrell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Popovic! Tyrell lets Popovic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Popovic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popovic throws a jab when Tyrell was well out of range.
Oh Popovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popovic throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrell's shoulder, as Tyrell tries to avoid the shot.
Popovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tyrell scores with a counter punch that sends Popovic to the canvas! Tyrell smells blood - he's punishing Popovic with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Popovic has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Tyrell!
An out of breath Daniel Tyrell 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 Ron Donovan (ranked 1420 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Leandro Lemos (ranked 176 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ron Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Lemos!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemos is looking to clinch.
Lemos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Leandro Lemos has been cut.
Donovan throws a jab when Lemos was well out of range.
Lemos wants to clinch.
Donovan throws a body punch but Lemos moves out of range.
Donovan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donovan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Donovan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemos moves away from the strike by Donovan.
Donovan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lemos tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Donovan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donovan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Donovan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemos is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Donovan misses the target.
Donovan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Donovan throws a hook but Lemos blocks it.
Lemos tries to clinch but Donovan moves away
and Donovan counters with a nice uppercut.
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donovan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Lemos closes the distance and clinches.
Donovan manages to break the clinch.
Donovan throws a hook to the side of Lemos's head but Lemos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemos is just out of range.
Lemos rushes Donovan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lemos tries to pull guard but Donovan forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Donovan fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donovan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemos tries to pull guard but Donovan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lemos drops back down to his feet.
Donovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemos controls his hands.
Lemos fails to pull guard.
Ron Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Lemos.
Lemos jumps guard but Donovan stands there with Lemos around his waist. Lemos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemos manages to pull guard.
Lemos looking to control.
Lemos is looking for a triangle but Donovan pushes his legs off easily.
Donovan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lemos working for a triangle but Donovan defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan 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.
Donovan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donovan looking to sit in guard and control but Lemos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lemos 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.
Lemos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Donovan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Donovan has escaped and now he's on top!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donovan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lemos to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Donovan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lemos pulls down on the head and he's put Donovan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leandro Lemos!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jayvion Diaz (ranked 715 p4p, 1788 weight class) and Cooper West (ranked 70 p4p, 160 weight class). Jayvion Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayvion Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cooper West!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West.
Jayvion Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cooper West.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
West slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from West. West gets slowly back to his feet.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. West pushes Diaz against the ropes but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
West looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jayvion Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
West shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diaz is controlling West's trapped leg to prevent West from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
West is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is not content to let West control the position.
West is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
West is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
West is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. West pushes Diaz against the ropes but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
West tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooper West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
West is rocked!
BAM! Diaz delivers a spinning backfist that drops West like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jayvion Diaz!
Jayvion Diaz retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Jayvion Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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