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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rigel Ko Nachi (ranked 1294 p4p, 1861 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 171 p4p, 244 weight class). Ko Nachi comes into the arena with Echoing Thunder blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rigel Ko Nachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes lV darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ko Nachi is looking to improve his position.
Ko Nachi is trying to maintain the position but Tepes lV is very close to passing his half guard.
Ko Nachi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tepes lV scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ko Nachi is looking to improve his position.
Ko Nachi is trying to maintain the position but Tepes lV is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ko Nachi wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ko Nachi tries to roll over but Tepes lV keeps him under control.
Tepes lV scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ko Nachi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ko Nachi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tepes lV scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tepes lV controlling the pace.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tepes lV trying to control from half guard but Ko Nachi is working away.
Ko Nachi manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ko Nachi trying to control the position here.
Tepes lV wants to control from the top but Ko Nachi keeps moving.
Ko Nachi trying to control the position.
Tepes lV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ko Nachi is keeping the position for now.
Ko Nachi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tepes lV throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV is looking to advance position but Ko Nachi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tepes lV holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ko Nachi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tepes lV is looking to improve his position but Ko Nachi isn't that keen on the idea.
Tepes lV regains half guard.
Tepes lV avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ko Nachi.
Tepes lV is looking for a sweep. Ko Nachi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ko Nachi is trying to control. Tepes lV wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tepes lV avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ko Nachi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi is thwarting Tepes lV's attempts to control the position.
Ko Nachi wants to pass the guard but Tepes lV is defending well.
Tepes lV wants to control but Ko Nachi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ko Nachi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tepes lV has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ko Nachi is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes lV keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes lV trying to control but Ko Nachi postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod.
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.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Ko Nachi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV scores with the left hand. Ko Nachi knows he should have avoided that one.
Tepes lV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a double jab.
Tepes lV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ko Nachi as he connects with a hook.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes lV at a distance.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the body
and Tepes lV counters with a nice body shot.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes lV scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes lV scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ko Nachi doesn't seem bothered though.
Tepes lV lands with a hook. Ko Nachi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ko Nachi thuds his right hand into Tepes lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tepes lV.
Ko Nachi wants to land a leg kick but Tepes lV is out of range.
Tepes lV 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.
Ko Nachi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes lV shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ko Nachi defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ko Nachi sprawls well. Ko Nachi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tepes lV gets slowly back to his feet.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Tepes lV takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Tepes lV down with leg kicks.
Tepes lV throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but Tepes lV seems unphased.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Tepes lV.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but Tepes lV moved out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
And Tepes lV responds with a good body kick, but Ko Nachi manages to step out the way in time.
Tepes lV takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ko Nachi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes lV circles away quickly and effectively.
Tepes lV cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Ko Nachi is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes lV moves away from the strike by Ko Nachi.
A punch lands to the side of Ko Nachi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes lV scores with a jab.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes lV lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ko Nachi's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi avoids the head kick by Tepes lV.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Ko Nachi.
Tepes lV shoots in but no luck this time.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes lV swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tepes lV changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tepes lV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tepes lV shoots and misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ko Nachi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Tepes lV blocks it.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tepes lV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi lands a head shot.
Tepes lV scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Tepes lV misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlad Tepes lV will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tepes lV throws the left hand but Ko Nachi avoids the punch easily.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ko Nachi blocks a head kick by Tepes lV.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Tepes lV manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV with a jab.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes lV with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ko Nachi to score with a decent uppercut.
Tepes lV cracks Ko Nachi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ko Nachi blocks the body kick.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes lV's shoulder, as Tepes lV tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV lands with a nice body punch.
Tepes lV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ko Nachi but Ko Nachi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ko Nachi digs a good body shot into Tepes lV's ribs.
Ko Nachi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tepes lV there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Tepes lV.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ko Nachi, as that shot connected.
Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Tepes lV scores with a jab.
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ko Nachi has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes lV.
Tepes lV looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ko Nachi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes lV connects with an inside leg kick.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes lV connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ko Nachi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ko Nachi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tepes lV moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Tepes lV throws a solid leg kick but Ko Nachi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tepes lV.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook.
Tepes lV throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ko Nachi walks into a left hand.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Tepes lV scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ko Nachi doesn't seem bothered though.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes lV. Tepes lV obviously looking to wear him down.
Ko Nachi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tepes lV is able to avoid easily.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Ko Nachi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tepes lV catches Ko Nachi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tepes lV feints and as Ko Nachi raises his hands in defense, Tepes lV changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ko Nachi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV throws a low kick but Ko Nachi avoids it.
Ko Nachi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tepes lV throws a head kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes lV moves away.
Ko Nachi cracks Tepes lV with an open hand slap.
Jab by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tepes lV cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Tepes lV coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes lV.
I've got Tepes lV winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!
Vlad Tepes lV decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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