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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jurek Gazownik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Eduardo Taddeo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gazownik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Spoon - Got Nuffin'. Carlos Eduardo Taddeo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurek Gazownik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Eduardo Taddeo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazownik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taddeo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taddeo misses with a double jab.
Jurek Gazownik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taddeo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazownik tries to clinch but Taddeo is having none of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Taddeo moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taddeo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gazownik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gazownik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gazownik tries to stand but can't do so whilst Taddeo controls his leg.
Gazownik wants to free his trapped foot but Taddeo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gazownik stalling away here and it's allowed Taddeo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taddeo keeping full guard, as Gazownik tries to pass.
Gazownik is working hard here to advance position.
Taddeo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gazownik. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gazownik trying to control but Taddeo is working from the bottom.
Taddeo keeping full guard, as Gazownik tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taddeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Gazownik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Taddeo is refusing to be controlled, as Gazownik sits in half guard.
Gazownik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gazownik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurek Gazownik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taddeo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gazownik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlos Eduardo Taddeo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taddeo throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taddeo misses with a few strikes there.
Gazownik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taddeo manages to avoid it.
Gazownik shoots in for a double leg but Taddeo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taddeo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taddeo scores with a hook to the body. Gazownik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gazownik thows a body shot but no joy.
Gazownik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gazownik tries to clinch up but Taddeo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik lands with an overhand left.
Gazownik tries to clinch there but Taddeo circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gazownik.
Taddeo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gazownik back to the cage. Taddeo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taddeo lands a really nice looking cross but Gazownik seems unphased.
Carlos Eduardo Taddeo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taddeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A leg kick checked by Taddeo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Eduardo Taddeo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Taddeo misses.
Gazownik is looking to clinch.
Gazownik dives in and grabs Taddeo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taddeo pushes down on Gazownik's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taddeo misses with a double jab.
Gazownik closes the distance and clinches up with Taddeo, looking for a takedown. Gazownik pushes Taddeo against the cage but Taddeo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taddeo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taddeo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gazownik darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taddeo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taddeo throws a body punch but Gazownik moves out of range.
Gazownik thows a body shot but no joy.
Taddeo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gazownik rather than just go for the knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taddeo.
Gazownik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taddeo but Taddeo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurek Gazownik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Taddeo. No joy for Gazownik on that attempt.
Gazownik scores with a kick to the body.
Gazownik moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four 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.
Taddeo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gazownik was well out of range. Poor timing from Taddeo.
Gazownik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gazownik fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Eduardo Taddeo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taddeo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Eduardo Taddeo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armando Chimal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimal's entrance music is LAS GOLONDRINAS! mexican way to say FAREWELL Is retirement fight for Chimal. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Armando Chimal has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Armando Chimal seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Armando Chimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters throws a series of punches but Chimal avoids them all with ease.
Chimal moves in looking to clinch but Masters pushes him off.
Chimal slips under a jab.
Masters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chimal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masters throws a body punch but Chimal moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Masters as Chimal shoots in.
Masters misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Masters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Masters misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chimal misses with a takedown attempt - Masters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab lands there for Masters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chimal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masters.
Masters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters throws a shot from downtown. Chimal moves away and avoids it.
Masters scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Masters misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters throws a series of punches but Chimal moves out of range.
Masters looks to throw the jab but Chimal is out of range.
A big right from Masters misses.
Chimal is looking to clinch.
Masters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters scores with a nice right hand.
Masters misses with a wild combination.
Chimal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masters misses with a wild combination.
Masters throws a jab but it's blocked by Chimal.
Chimal tries to clinch up.
Masters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chimal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masters tries to bum rush Chimal with a series of wild strikes but Chimal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chimal moves away.
Chimal lands a left and a right that send Masters crashing to the mat, dazed. Chimal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Masters is rocked!
It looks like Ken Masters has been cut.
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
Masters is still on wobbly legs! Can Chimal finish him?
Chimal staying out of range there.
Chimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters.
Masters throws the left hand but Chimal avoids the punch easily.
Masters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chimal changes levels and lands a brilliant counter slam that knocks Masters senseless! The eyes are open but nobody's home! Chimal is victorious and celebrates with his fans in the crowd. Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Armando Chimal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gianmarco Zaniboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pappy Boyington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gianmarco Zaniboni 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gianmarco Zaniboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Pappy Boyington!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyington lands a head shot.
Zaniboni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boyington misses the body punch
and Zaniboni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boyington tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zaniboni counters with a right hand to the body.
Boyington looks to clinch
and Zaniboni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaniboni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boyington is trying to stand.
Boyington won't allow Zaniboni to pass to mount.
Boyington tries to kick Zaniboni off but Zaniboni keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boyington is defending against the submission attempts here by Zaniboni.
Zaniboni trying to control from half guard but Boyington is working away.
Zaniboni thows a huge punch but Boyington dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Boyington reverses the position - he's now on top in Zaniboni's guard.
Boyington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zaniboni has his foot on Boyington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boyington works his way back into a safe position though.
Boyington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zaniboni 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.
Zaniboni keeping moving, preventing Boyington from controlling successfully.
Zaniboni controls Boyington momentarily but Boyington frees himself.
Zaniboni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boyington is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boyington trying to control but Zaniboni is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pappy Boyington wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zaniboni connects with the punch.
Zaniboni needs to keep his hands up - Boyington had a free shot at his head there.
Boyington tries to clinch up
and Zaniboni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaniboni misses the shot to the body.
Boyington tries to clinch but Zaniboni moves away
and Zaniboni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boyington's guard.
Boyington keeping full guard, as Zaniboni tries to pass.
Zaniboni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyington wants to stand but Zaniboni is controlling the position.
Zaniboni looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boyington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyington is keeping the position for now.
Boyington wants to get back to his feet but Zaniboni is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zaniboni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaniboni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaniboni wants to pass the guard but Boyington is keeping the position.
Zaniboni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boyington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaniboni passes Boyington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Boyington trying to control but Zaniboni postures up.
Zaniboni prevents Boyington from improving his position.
Zaniboni is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boyington defends it well.
Boyington is looking to control Zaniboni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boyington avoid being mounted?
Zaniboni looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boyington trying to hold on to Zaniboni's head to control him but Zaniboni postures up.
Boyington is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianmarco Zaniboni dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boyington closes the distance but Zaniboni moves to the side
and Zaniboni counters with a left to the body.
Boyington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaniboni just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyington tries to clinch
and Zaniboni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyington tries to clinch up
and Zaniboni counters with a left to the body.
Boyington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zaniboni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pappy Boyington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyington closes the distance but Zaniboni moves to the side
and Zaniboni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyington misses with a looping right.
Zaniboni cracks a nice hook into Boyington's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Boyington as Zaniboni shoots in.
Zaniboni is looking to wear down Boyington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaniboni. Boyington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaniboni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boyington at a distance.
Zaniboni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boyington moves to clinch but Zaniboni breaks away
and Zaniboni counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni trying to advance position but Boyington counters by regaining guard.
Zaniboni throwing strikes but missing.
Zaniboni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zaniboni scoring with some ground and pound.
Zaniboni preventing the sweep.
Zaniboni pushes down on Boyington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zaniboni 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.
Zaniboni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boyington's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boyington tries to get to full guard but Zaniboni has control of the leg.
Boyington is trying to stand up here but Zaniboni is controlling him well.
Zaniboni tries to pass to full mount but Boyington defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaniboni throwing shots but Boyington is blocking nicely.
Zaniboni works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zaniboni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boyington holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zaniboni tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zaniboni punching from mount but Boyington doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zaniboni throws some wild stikes that Boyington manages to avoid easily.
Zaniboni wants to control the pace but Boyington is squirming around nicely.
Zaniboni misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boyington is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boyington is trying desperately to improve position.
Zaniboni with a couple of short strikes.
Boyington wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zaniboni.
Boyington is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaniboni has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boyington is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boyington and Zaniboni has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boyington gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Zaniboni.
Boyington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaniboni winds up and cracks Boyington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaniboni passes to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaniboni looking to ground and pound but Boyington is blocking nicely.
Zaniboni throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianmarco Zaniboni dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zaniboni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaniboni misses the body punch
and Zaniboni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boyington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boyington tries to clinch but Zaniboni moves away
and Zaniboni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boyington won't be happy with that.
Zaniboni scoring with punches from side control.
Zaniboni lands a nice forearm strike.
Boyington is not content to let Zaniboni control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Zaniboni.
Boyington is trying to get back to half guard.
Gianmarco Zaniboni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyington is trying to control Zaniboni's posture but Zaniboni avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zaniboni tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boyington is looking for a sweep.
Boyington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boyington tries to roll over but Zaniboni keeps him under control.
Boyington taking some punishment here, with Zaniboni in his half guard.
Pappy Boyington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boyington's head.
Boyington is trying to control but can't.
Zaniboni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaniboni is keen to just control but Boyington is a slippery customer.
Gianmarco Zaniboni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaniboni works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boyington is looking to improve his position but Zaniboni isn't that keen on the idea.
Boyington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaniboni tries to control but Boyington wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boyington doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Zaniboni looking to control but Boyington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zaniboni controlling from the full mount.
Zaniboni looking to control but Boyington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Zaniboni controlling from the full mount.
Gianmarco Zaniboni has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boyington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyington looks to clinch
and Boyington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyington throws a low kick, looking for Zaniboni's leg but Zaniboni calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Boyington misses.
Boyington tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zaniboni counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaniboni throws a body punch but Boyington moves out of range.
Zaniboni lunges at Boyington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boyington's hand.
Boyington wants to clinch
and Zaniboni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Zaniboni or perhaps it was just good defense by Boyington which made him look bad.
Boyington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaniboni counters with a takedown into side control.
Boyington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaniboni trying to control the action but Boyington is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianmarco Zaniboni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaniboni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianmarco Zaniboni!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chuck White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Dunsmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunsmore comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's Amazing by Kanye West kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Dunsmore!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for White.
White closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dunsmore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, White asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as White stalls from top position.
White trying to control the action but Dunsmore is working from the bottom.
Dunsmore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dunsmore stops White from passing to mount.
Dunsmore is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
White connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dunsmore some visible discomfort.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunsmore keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunsmore is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dunsmore wants to get back to his feet but White is dominant here and he's now got Dunsmore's back!
Dunsmore is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
White lands shots from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards White.
White has Dunsmore flattened out and is raining down punches.
White cracks Dunsmore with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Dunsmore from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
White is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. White gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. White gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. White apologises and we restart here on the feet.
White thuds his right hand into Dunsmore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
White throws out a loose jab but Dunsmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunsmore scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dunsmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dunsmore has time to react.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dunsmore connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White lands an overhand right.
Dunsmore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White throws a series of punches but Dunsmore moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
White throws a looping overhand right but Dunsmore ducks down to avoid it.
White uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunsmore moves away from the strike by White.
Dunsmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunsmore counters with a nice uppercut.
White is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Dunsmore, looking for a takedown. White pushes Dunsmore against the cage but Dunsmore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunsmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
White misses with a jab to the body
and Dunsmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White connects with a looping right hand.
Dunsmore moves out of range as White strikes.
A big left from Dunsmore misses.
White misses with a hook. Dunsmore ducked under it nicely.
White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunsmore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
White stops Dunsmore from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck White dominated that round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Dunsmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunsmore looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunsmore.
Dunsmore lands a body shot.
Dunsmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunsmore moves out of range as White strikes.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dunsmore counters with a right hand to the body.
White misses with a hook. Dunsmore ducked under it nicely.
Dunsmore ducks under a wild hook from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunsmore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dunsmore slips a straight right by White.
White misses with a looping left.
Dunsmore thuds a left hand into White's body.
Dunsmore misses with a takedown
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White gets the takedown into side control.
Dunsmore pushes White away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, White gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dunsmore tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
White has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White controlling the position easily from mount.
Dunsmore trying desperately to get to his feet.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dunsmore is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
White lands a big elbow.
Dunsmore is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dunsmore is breathing heavily.
White looking to finish Dunsmore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dunsmore!
Dunsmore bucks White off and manages to get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunsmore.
White moves out of range as Dunsmore strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunsmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunsmore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
Dunsmore ducks under a wild hook from White.
Dunsmore defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White shoots for a takedown but Dunsmore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dunsmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White misses with a hook. Dunsmore ducked under it nicely.
Dunsmore throws a big shot that misses.
Dunsmore slips a jab from White.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dunsmores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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.
Dunsmore thows a leg kick but White checks it
and Dunsmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination.
Dunsmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dunsmore staying out of range there.
White shoots in for a takedown but Dunsmore shows good takedown defense.
Dunsmore looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
Dunsmore throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Dunsmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck White dominated that second round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dunsmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by White.
White throws a body punch but Dunsmore moves out of range.
White cracks a nice hook into Dunsmore's ribs.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunsmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunsmore ducks under a wild hook from White.
Dunsmore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunsmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunsmore throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White tries to land a leg kick but Dunsmore saw it coming and moves away.
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
Good shot there by White.
White takes a swing at Dunsmore's ribcage but misses.
Dunsmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White scores with a nice head shot.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Dunsmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two 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.
White staying out of range there.
Dunsmore moves forwards but White connects with a nice, crisp jab.
White throws a jab when Dunsmore was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by White.
White throws a hook but Dunsmore avoids it easily.
White throws the left hand but Dunsmore avoids the punch easily.
White slips under a jab from Dunsmore.
White moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White takes a swing at Dunsmore's ribcage but misses.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunsmore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Dunsmore to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunsmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Dunsmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
White misses with a looping right.
Dunsmore misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Dunsmore tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dunsmore takes one to the chin there.
Dunsmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White misses with a body shot.
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.
Dunsmore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White loads up on a big right hand but Dunsmore slips the punch.
Dunsmore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows White to score an easy takedown into full guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunsmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White is standing up over Dunsmore. Dunsmore looks to escape but White dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunsmore takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nick Dunsmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dunsmore to see if he's OK.
White scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck White!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killem Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ready, Able kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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199 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Stack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killem Quick!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick fails to land with a series of punches.
Quick throws a hook but Stack blocks it.
Stack throws an overhand right that lands on Quick's shoulder, as Quick tries to avoid the shot.
Quick moves in looking to clinch but Stack pushes him off.
Quick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stack throws a nice looking combination but Quick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quick misses with a looping left.
Stack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Quick catches Stack right on the button with a cross.
Quick throws an overhand right that lands on Stack's shoulder, as Stack tries to avoid the shot.
Quick just misses with a punch to the body.
Quick throws a hook but Stack avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stack misses.
Quick scores with a jab to the body.
Quick throws a nice looking combination but Stack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stack throws out the jab.
David Stack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quick misses with a double jab.
Killem Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick tries to clinch but Stack is having none of it.
Quick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quick misses with a straight right.
Quick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stack throws a hook but Quick blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quick is trying to break the clinch but Stack has him pressed against the cage.
Stack prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stack wants to get back to striking at distance but Quick won't allow it.
Quick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quick has him pressed against the cage.
Stack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stack throws out a loose jab but Quick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stack throws a series of punches but Quick avoids them all with ease.
Quick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four 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.
Quick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stack tries to circle away but Quick has him pinned against the cage.
Quick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stack backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quick prevents Stack from breaking the clinch.
Stack wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killem Quick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Quick slips a jab from Stack.
David Stack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quick forces Stack back against the cage and clinches.
Stack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Quick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stack's efforts to push away.
Stack can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick is trying to break free.
Quick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stack can't break the clinch.
Quick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stack thows a body shot but no joy.
Stack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stack misses with a jab to the body
and Quick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Stack there.
Quick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stack.
Stack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quick.
Stack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quick.
Stack takes a swing at Quick's ribcage but misses.
Quick tries to clinch but Stack moves out of range.
Quick misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stack.
Stack lands a jab to the nose.
Stack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quick.
Quick's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Quick duly obliges.
Stack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Quick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stack throws a looping overhand right but Quick ducks down to avoid it.
Stack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stack throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quick scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Stack with a nice cross.
Quick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stack doesn't seem bothered though.
Stack cracks a nice hook into Quick's ribs.
Quick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Quick works Stack's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stack misses with a hook to the body
letting Quick counter with a right hand.
Quick works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killem Quick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stack throws a big shot that misses.
Stack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Quick counters with a two punch combo.
Quick connects with the punch.
Stack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stack misses with a two punch combination.
Stack misses with a combination
and Quick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stack's guard now.
Quick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quick is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Quick trying to control but Stack is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Killem Quick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A lazy left from Stack finds it's target.
Stack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quick works over Stack's head and body with a nice combination.
Quick throws the left hand but Stack avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Stack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick ducks under a wild hook from Stack.
Quick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Stack. Those never looked like landing.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch but Stack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killem Quick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quick misses with an uppercut. Stack saw that one coming.
Stack misses with a double jab.
Stack misses with a double jab
and Quick counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick manages to break the clinch.
Stack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Quick to counter with a crisp jab.
Stack misses with a looping right.
Quick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stack.
Quick moves into the clinch successfully.
Stack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
David Stack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quick prevents Stack from breaking the clinch.
Stack can't find room to land a body shot as Quick controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killem Quick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quick 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 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killem Quick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oschino Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murth comes to the cage accompanied by Enemy. Swift is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tupac Shakur - Never had a Friend Like Me. 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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190 lbs
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28
198 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Murth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oschino Swift!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Swift.
Murth misses with a double jab.
Swift misses with a looping left.
Swift ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murth moves away.
Murth walks into a left hand.
Murth slips a straight right by Swift.
Swift throws a solid leg kick but Murth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swift.
Swift smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from Murth misses.
Swift is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Murth shoots in but no luck this time.
Murth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swift.
Swift throws a chopping leg kick but Murth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swift swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swift throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swift lands a leg kick that knocks Murth off balance momentarily.
Swift jabs at Murth's body.
Murth slips under a jab from Swift.
Swift throws a big shot that misses.
Murth slips under a jab from Swift.
Swift connects with a looping right hand.
Swift attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murth defending well as Swift loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Swift.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murth misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Swift misses.
Murth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swift falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swift misses with a hook. Murth ducked under it nicely.
Oschino Swift is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swift will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some wild striking there from Swift.
Swift lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Murth as he checks the leg kick.
Murth scores with a one two! Swift had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Swift.
Swift lands with a nice body punch.
Murth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swift.
Swift misses with a wild combination.
Swift throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Adam Murth has been cut.
Murth has a takedown stuffed.
Swift misses with a combination
and Murth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Swift!
That's four 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!
Swift looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Swift wants to control his opponent's hands but Murth gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murth lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Murth lands punches and elbows.
Swift preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Murth.
Murth 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.
Murth missing with punches from the back.
Swift turns into Murth and is now in his guard.
Murth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swift defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Murth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oschino Swift dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Murth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Swift dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam Murth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murth slips a jab and a cross from Swift.
Murth misses with a hook. Swift ducked under it nicely.
Swift avoids the body shot from Murth.
Swift swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murth blocks a head kick by Swift.
Swift swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Murth counter with a right hand.
Swift misses with an uppercut. Murth saw that one coming.
Swift is looking to chop away at Murth's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift misses with a body shot
and Murth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murth checks a low kick from Swift.
Murth takes a swing at Swift's ribcage but misses.
Swift paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murth lands a nice shot that snaps Swift's head back.
A big left from Swift misses.
Murth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Swift.
Murth moves out of range of the strikes.
Murth is looking to wear down Swift with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swift.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift lands a jab to the nose.
Swift turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swift looks to throw the jab but Murth is out of range.
Swift missing with a left hand there. Murth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oschino Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swift cracks Murth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swift counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murth thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swift misses with a wild body shot.
Swift fails to land with a series of punches.
Swift throws a lazy right hand but Murth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swift.
Swift misses with a hook to the body
and Murth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift missing with punches from the bottom.
Swift tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murth trying to control from half guard but Swift is working away.
Swift works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murth trying to control but Swift is working from the bottom.
Swift has control of Murth's left arm, preventing Murth from doing any damage.
Murth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murth won't allow Swift to sweep him here.
Swift lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Murth!
Murth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murth taking shots to the head.
Murth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Swift is trying to keep Murth in close.
Swift is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Swift looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murth is looking to improve his position.
Swift working Murth over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murth is controlling Swift's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Murth trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oschino Swift showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Murth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Swift throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swift throws a hook but Murth blocks it.
Murth tries to keep at a distance but Swift has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swift lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murth backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swift.
Swift pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murth misses with the combination.
Murth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swift.
Murth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Swift napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Murth trying to control the action but Swift is working from the bottom.
Swift managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Murth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Swift is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Murth asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Swift is looking for a sweep.
Swift stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Murth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Swift, who protects the arm well.
Swift can't do much from the bottom here.
Swift is not content to let Murth control the position.
Oschino Swift is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murth has hold of Swift's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Swift tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Murth cranks the arm and Swift screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Swift, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adam Murth!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Douglas Quaid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwayne Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hicks throws a head kick but Quaid moves out of range.
Quaid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hicks stuffs the takedown.
Hicks swings for the body but Quaid moves out of range.
Dwayne Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Quaid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Quaid misses with a body shot.
Hicks moves out of range as Quaid strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quaid. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Quaid moves out of range of the leg kick from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quaid lands a really nice looking cross but Hicks seems unphased.
Quaid avoids the head kick by Hicks.
Hicks throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Quaid had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks misses with a low kick as Quaid jumps back.
Hicks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Quaid counters with a left and a right that stings Hicks.
Quaid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quaid throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks dips to his left and cracks Quaid with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quaid lands with a straight right. Hicks didn't see that one coming.
Quaid shoots in and bounces Hicks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
Hicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quaid.
Hicks striking off his back but it's not causing Quaid any problems.
Hicks throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hicks pulls Quaid in close to prevent any damage.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Quaid from controlling successfully.
Quaid is pushing down on Hicks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hicks is fighting to maintain full guard but Quaid has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks pushes Quaid off looking to stand but Quaid dives back in and keeps control.
Quaid content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hicks is looking to improve his position.
Hicks is trying to stand up here but Quaid is controlling him well.
Quaid content to control rather than advance.
Quaid wants to pass the guard but Hicks is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hicks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quaid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hicks manages to get back to half guard.
Hicks trying to get back to full guard but Quaid takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Quaid unloads with some shots from mount but Hicks bucks and avoids them well.
Hicks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hicks is working to get back to half guard.
Quaid throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Quaid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hicks avoids it really well and circles away.
Quaid shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hicks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Quaid stops Hicks from standing up.
Hicks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quaid trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Quaid being controlled here momentarily.
Quaid wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks controls Quaid momentarily but Quaid frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dwayne Hicks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Quaid blocks a low kick nicely.
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quaid.
Hicks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quaid loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Hicks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Quaid back to the cage. Hicks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Quaid punishes Hicks's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hicks wants it to stay on the feet.
Quaid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quaid goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Quaid ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid moves out of range of the strikes.
Quaid thows a body shot but no joy.
Quaid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dwayne Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quaid staying out of range there.
Quaid slips a straight right by Hicks.
Quaid throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Quaid thows a body shot but no joy.
Dwayne Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quaid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Quaid had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quaid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hicks throws a push kick but Quaid slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hicks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Quaid both land. Nice combination.
Quaid misses with a double jab
and Hicks counters with a big head kick but Quaid shrugs it off.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Quaid takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Quaid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hicks.
Hicks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quaid is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Quaid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas Quaid is winning the standup battle so far.
Quaid misses with a series of wild punches.
Hicks lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks thumps Quaid with a low kick.
Hicks slips a straight right by Quaid.
Quaid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hicks swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Quaid.
Hicks slaps away a takedown attempt from Quaid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hicks cracks Quaid with a good jab.
Hicks tries to work over Quaid's front leg with a kick but Quaid checks it.
Hicks throws a leg kick but Quaid checks it.
Hicks lands a jab.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Quaid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quaid avoids the head kick by Hicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quaid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Quaid misses with a body punch
and Hicks counters with an inside leg kick.
Hicks rushes Quaid and presses him up against the cage.
Quaid lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Quaid.
Quaid misses with the head strike.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Quaid.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Quaid.
Quaid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hicks has Quaid pressed against the cage.
Quaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Quaid blocking some punches.
Quaid blocks an uppercut.
Hicks lands a left hand.
Hicks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hicks.
Hicks is leaning against Quaid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hicks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Quaid.
Quaid working aggressively here.
Hicks blocking some punches.
Hicks misses with the head strike.
Quaid is trying to drag Hicks to the mat but Hicks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quaid struggles to land a body shot inside as Hicks controls his hands.
Hicks cracks Quaid with a nice body shot.
Hicks taking a breather.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
Quaid throws a head punch that misses.
Quaid misses with the head strike.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Quaid controls his hands.
Quaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hicks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hicks.
Hicks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Quaid.
A nice left hand lands by Hicks.
Quaid is trying to drag Hicks to the mat but Hicks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Quaid tries to work over Hicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quaid has a couple of punches blocked by Hicks.
Hicks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quaid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hicks instigates a clinch.
Hicks has Quaid pressed against the cage.
Hicks working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Quaid misses with some punches.
Hicks effectively controlling the action here.
Hicks lands with a right to the head.
Quaid goes for a takedown attempt but Hicks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hicks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Hicks digs a good hook to Quaid's body.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Quaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Quaid checks the leg kick.
Hicks throws a chopping leg kick but Quaid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Quaid's shoulder, as Quaid tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks throws a leg kick but Quaid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Quaid swats away the attempt to clinch by Hicks.
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.
Quaid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Quaid misses with a takedown attempt
and Hicks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quaid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hicks as he jumps to the side.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Quaid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quaid scores with a sloppy right hand. Hicks should have avoided that one.
Hicks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Quaid circles away.
Quaid loads up on a big right hand but Hicks slips the punch.
Hicks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quaid is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Hicks really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot by Quaid.
Hicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hicks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Quaid's sensitive parts.
Hicks misses with a low kick.
Quaid throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks throws a sloppy head kick and Quaid moves out of range easily.
Hicks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quaid with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hicks counters with a low kick, right behind Quaid 's knee.
Quaid throws a combination that misses
and Quaid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks misses with a straight right.
Hicks pushes Quaid up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Quaid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hicks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
A right hand to the body from Hicks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hicks taking a breather.
Hicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Quaid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quaid.
A swing and a miss from Quaid.
Quaid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Quaid lands a lovely overhand right.
Hicks misses with a low kick.
Hicks throws a sloppy head kick
and Quaid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hicks thinking.
Hicks needs to keep his hands up - Quaid had a free shot at his head there.
Quaid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks fakes the leg kick and cracks Quaid in the body.
Hicks throws a low kick, looking for Quaid's leg but Quaid calmly moves out of range.
Quaid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hicks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Quaid will feel that in the morning.
Hicks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quaid misses the shot to the body.
Quaid slips under a jab.
Quaid dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Hicks motions for Quaid to come forward. Hicks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hicks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Quaid.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hicks.
Hicks misses with the combination.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Quaid.
Quaid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quaid manages to avoid it.
Hicks misses the jab.
Quaid feints and as Hicks raises his hands in defense, Quaid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hicks can't keep his opponent in guard - Quaid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hicks trying to control from the bottom.
Hicks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Quaid kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quaid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Hicks holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Quaid passes to side control.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard.
Hicks stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Hicks dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Quaid slips under a jab.
Quaid swats away the attempt to clinch by Hicks.
Hicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quaid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hicks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quaid misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Quaid throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Quaid.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hicks.
A head kick misses from Hicks.
Quaid slips a straight right by Hicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid has a takedown stuffed.
Quaid throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quaid thows a body shot but no joy.
Hicks throws a body kick the misses
and Quaid counters with a single leg into guard. Hicks didn't expect that.
Hicks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quaid manages to get himself to full guard.
Quaid lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hicks!
Quaid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dwayne Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is desperately trying to improve his position but Quaid has a good base and remains in mount.
Quaid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hicks is looking to escape.
Quaid is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hicks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Quaid scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Douglas Quaid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quaid controlling from the full mount.
Hicks is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid looking to control but Hicks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hicks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Quaid punching from mount but Hicks doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hicks can't escape the position.
Quaid lands with some strikes.
Quaid controlling the pace for now.
Hicks can't escape the position.
Douglas Quaid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hicks's face.
Quaid avoids the attempt from Hicks to control.
Quaid postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hicks looks a forlorn figure.
Hicks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hicks wants to hold on but Quaid pushes him away.
Hicks tries to reverse the position but Quaid maintains control.
Quaid is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hicks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hicks working to try and regain half guard.
Hicks avoids a series of strikes thrown by Quaid.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Quaid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hicks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Hicks! Dwayne Hicks retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Dagani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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277 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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267 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Dagani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny connects with a jab.
Kenny shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dagani napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dagani is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kenny off and has taken his back!
Dagani tries to get the hooks in deep but Kenny pushed the leg off.
Dagani has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kenny has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dagani has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dagani is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dagani throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagani trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dagani controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenny trying to control the hands but Dagani breaks the grip.
Dagani slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kenny tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dagani's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kenny rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dagani slips a nice elbow through Kenny's hands, connecting with Kenny's forehead.
Kenny tries to roll over but Dagani keeps him under control.
Dagani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenny has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kenny tries to roll over but Dagani keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagani looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kenny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dagani takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kenny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dagani is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Dagani wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kenny fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Kenny closes the distance and clinches up with Dagani, looking for a takedown. Kenny pushes Dagani against the cage but Dagani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dagani to score with a decent uppercut.
Dagani misses with a double jab.
Max Dagani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenny shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kenny showed some decent athleticism there.
Dagani tries to get to full guard but Kenny has control of the leg.
Kenny wants to free his trapped foot but Dagani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kenny throwing shots but Dagani is blocking nicely.
Kenny lands with a punch from half guard.
Dagani is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Dagani will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenny shoots in looking for a takedown but Dagani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Kenny with that takedown attempt.
Kenny slips under a jab from Dagani.
Dagani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kenny shoots for a takedown but Dagani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max Dagani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Kenny.
Dagani looks to land a left hand but Kenny moved out of range nicely.
Dagani throws an overhand right that lands on Kenny's shoulder, as Kenny tries to avoid the shot.
Dagani throws a shot from downtown. Kenny moves away and avoids it.
Dagani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dagani throws a jab when Kenny was well out of range.
A combination from Dagani does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagani misses with a wild combination.
Dagani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Steve Kenny has been cut.
Dagani throws a big shot that misses.
Dagani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dagani throws a head kick but Kenny moves out of range.
Kenny fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dagani.
Kenny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dagani was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenny.
Dagani misses with a jab to the body
and Dagani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dagani but Dagani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dagani thows a leg kick but Kenny checks it
and Kenny counters with a shoot takedown. Dagani fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenny lands a couple of elbows.
Kenny throws a strike but Dagani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kenny keeping moving, preventing Dagani from controlling successfully.
Dagani is really struggling to control Kenny but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dagani looking to sit in guard and control but Kenny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny trying to control but Dagani is working from the bottom.
Kenny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dagani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenny is fighting to break Dagani's control of his arms but Dagani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kenny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dagani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenny.
Kenny preventing the sweep.
Kenny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kenny pushing down on Dagani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kenny thows a huge punch but Dagani dodges it nicely.
Dagani is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dagani is staying active underneath Kenny, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kenny landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dagani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenny's back!
A lull in the action here.
Dagani has the hooks in. Kenny is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kenny trying to control the hands but Dagani breaks the grip.
Dagani lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kenny hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Kenny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Kenny's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Dagani as Kenny shoots in.
Kenny gets the takedown into side control.
Kenny is chipping away with strikes.
Kenny misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dagani is trying to control Kenny's posture but Kenny avoids it.
Kenny stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dagani scores with a jab.
Dagani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dagani misses the target.
Dagani throws a combination that misses
and Kenny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dagani's guard.
Dagani controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenny content to stall in guard here.
Dagani has momentary wrist control but Kenny slips an elbow through the middle.
Kenny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dagani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dagani 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.
Kenny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dagani holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenny jabs Dagani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dagani swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kenny counters with a single leg into guard. Dagani didn't expect that.
Kenny working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kenny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kenny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steve Kenny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dagani keeping moving, preventing Kenny from controlling successfully.
Kenny wants to stand but Dagani is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dagani 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.
Dagani controls Kenny momentarily but Kenny frees himself.
Kenny lands a couple of digs.
Kenny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenny scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dagani has momentary wrist control but Kenny slips an elbow through the middle.
Dagani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenny wants to control from the top but Dagani keeps moving.
Kenny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dagani is trying to hold Kenny in close to prevent damage but Kenny has managed to pass into half guard.
Dagani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenny's back!
Dagani trying to control momentarily.
Dagani is not going to allow Kenny to sit and survive in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dagani tries to get the hooks in deep but Kenny pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Kenny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kenny 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Kenny!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Allen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Allen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aguinaldo shoots in looking for a takedown but Allen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aguinaldo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aguinaldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily.
Allen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aguinaldo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Aguinaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguinaldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Aguinaldo landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Jake Allen has been cut.
Aguinaldo content just to control the position here.
Aguinaldo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Allen is looking to escape.
Allen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aguinaldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aguinaldo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Allen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aguinaldo's guard.
Aguinaldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Allen thows a big elbow that misses.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aguinaldo is on top in guard.
Aguinaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aguinaldo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aguinaldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Allen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Allen wants to sweep but no luck.
Allen is trying to keep Aguinaldo in close.
Allen working for a triangle but Aguinaldo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aguinaldo is aware though and is defending well.
Aguinaldo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aguinaldo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aguinaldo throws a big right hand that misses.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Aguinaldo from controlling successfully.
Allen can't keep his opponent in guard - Aguinaldo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Allen is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to improve his position.
Aguinaldo trying to mount his opponent but Allen defends it.
Allen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aguinaldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aguinaldo's back!
Allen not allowing Aguinaldo to control his hands.
Allen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Aguinaldo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Allen's guard. Nice work there by Aguinaldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Aguinaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Allen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aguinaldo shoots in and drives through. Allen sprawls well.
Aguinaldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Allen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Aguinaldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Aguinaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguinaldo tries for a takedown but Allen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aguinaldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
Aguinaldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allen pinned against the cage. Allen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Aguinaldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aguinaldo moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aguinaldo is looking to control Allen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aguinaldo avoid being mounted?
Allen lands strikes from half guard.
Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aguinaldo's head.
Aguinaldo trying to control from the bottom.
Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Allen is just content to waste time from the top position. Aguinaldo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aguinaldo is trying to keep Allen in close.
Allen cracks Aguinaldo with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aguinaldo holds on and takes a little breather.
Aguinaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Allen is proving a slippery customer.
Allen trying to control but Aguinaldo is working from the bottom.
Allen slips nicely into half guard.
Aguinaldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to advance to full mount but Aguinaldo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Aguinaldo has his hands on Allen's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen throws and elbow that misses. Aguinaldo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allen's guard. Nice move by Aguinaldo!
Allen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Aguinaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Allen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aguinaldo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aguinaldo looking to pass the guard.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Aguinaldo from controlling successfully.
Allen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Aguinaldo from controlling successfully.
Andres Aguinaldo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aguinaldo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Allen's cut.
That's time! Aguinaldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Allen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aguinaldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Allen counters with a nice body shot.
Allen looks to land a combination. Aguinaldo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Andres Aguinaldo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Allen.
Aguinaldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Allen works Aguinaldo's body with a nice hook.
Allen lands with an overhand left.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Allen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Allen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen digs a good body shot into Aguinaldo's ribs.
Jake Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aguinaldo.
Allen lands a lovely overhand right.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aguinaldo ducks right into an uppercut from Allen.
Allen cracks Aguinaldo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Allen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aguinaldo's head backwards.
Aguinaldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andres Aguinaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aguinaldo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Allen to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen moves in looking to clinch but Aguinaldo pushes him off.
Aguinaldo shoots and misses
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Allen jabs Aguinaldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aguinaldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen tests Aguinaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen scores with a hook to the body. Aguinaldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Aguinaldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aguinaldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Allen cracks Aguinaldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andres Aguinaldo's cut is getting worse.
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Allen sizes up Aguinaldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Allen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Allen there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo misses with a takedown
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aguinaldo at a distance.
Allen delivers a nice body kick.
Jake Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aguinaldo takes one to the chin there.
Aguinaldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Allen tests Aguinaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andres Aguinaldo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Allen lands with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
Aguinaldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Aguinaldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allen!
Allen jabs Aguinaldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aguinaldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen fails to land with a series of punches.
Aguinaldo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jeez, Andres Aguinaldo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Allen clobbers Aguinaldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aguinaldo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aguinaldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aguinaldo misses with a takedown
and Allen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aguinaldo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andres Aguinaldo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Allen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan comes to the cage accompanied by Ari Gold - Let's Hug It Out, BITCH. Lucas has chosen Serial Killer as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
15 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Chan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas punishes Chan's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lucas.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Lucas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chan misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Chan misses
and Lucas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lucas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chan.
Chan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucas throws out the jab.
Chan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Lucas punishes Chan's body with a nice straight punch.
Chan misses with a hook. Lucas ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Chan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucas staying out of range there.
Lucas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chan, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucas looking to throw knees to the head but Chan is blocking nicely.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chan is working Lucas over against the cage.
Chan tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Chan on the inside.
Chan has had enough of the clinch but Lucas keeps him there for the moment.
Lucas tries to throw a body punch but Chan avoids it by throwing Lucas back against the cage.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lucas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chan's face.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chan eats them both and turns towards Lucas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lucas misses with a hook.
Lucas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chan misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Lucas.
Lucas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Chan misses.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Chan misses with a body shot
and Lucas counters with a nice body kick.
Lucas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chan throws a leg kick
and Lucas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chan thinking.
Chan lands a right hook to the body.
Chan scores with a decent looking hook.
Lucas staying out of range there.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucas scores with a jab. Chan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chan jabs Lucas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Lucas staying out of range there.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucas.
Lucas lunges at Chan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chan's hand.
Lucas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lucas has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Chan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas landing knees to the head.
It looks like Johnny Chan has been cut.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chan blocking some punches.
Lucas has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
Chan lands with a left to the head.
Chan slows down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Chan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucas.
Lucas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Lucas moves out of range as Chan strikes.
Lucas throws a low kick, looking for Chan's leg but Chan calmly moves out of range.
Lucas wants to clinch up but Chan keeps it at a distance.
Lucas with a hook.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chan misses the body punch
and Lucas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan misses with a shot to the body
and Lucas counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucas throws a head kick but Chan moves out of range.
Chan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Lucas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lucas scores with a decent looking hook.
Lucas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chan to score with a decent uppercut.
Lucas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucas connects with a single shot there.
Chan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lucas moves into the clinch successfully.
Lucas throws a head punch that misses.
Lucas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lucas throws a head punch that misses.
Lucas tries to land a knee to the head but Chan blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lucas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chan circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas throws a shot from downtown. Chan moves away and avoids it.
Chan punishes Lucas's body with a nice straight punch.
Chan throws a shot to the body.
Chan thuds a left hand into Lucas's body.
Lucas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas throws a hook but Chan avoids it easily.
Lucas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chan misses with a hook to the body
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chan lands the left hand.
Chan looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
Chan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
A big right from Chan misses.
Chan throws a body punch but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas moves away from the strike by Chan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lucas misses.
A punch combination from Chan misses.
Lucas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Lucas's shoulder, as Lucas tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lucas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lucas moves in looking to clinch but Chan pushes him off.
Lucas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chan connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Lucas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
Lucas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chan throws out the jab.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucas misses with a looping left.
Lucas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chan.
Johnny Chan is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Lucas's shoulder, as Lucas tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Chan looks to land a left hand but Lucas moved out of range nicely.
Lucas blocks a jab.
Chan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lucas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chan effectively controlling the action here.
Lucas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan.
Lucas throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Chan.
Chan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Chan.
Lucas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chan.
Lucas misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
Lucas has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chan.
Lucas swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chan breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Chan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucas moves into the clinch successfully.
Lucas misses with a knee to the head.
Chan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lucas has a couple of punches blocked by Chan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chan.
The referee calls for Chan to work.
Chan works on Lucas's body with a couple of short punches.
Chan lands a nice uppercut.
Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lucas or not.
Chan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chan pushes Lucas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lucas misses with a body punch.
Chan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan scores with a hook to the body.
Chan lands a body shot.
Lucas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Lucas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chan just misses with a punch to the body.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Chan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lucas lunges at Chan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chan's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas cracks Chan with an open hand slap.
Chan misses with a body shot
and Lucas counters with a two punch combo.
Lucas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chan, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Lucas.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lucas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Chan misses its intended target.
Lucas throws a leg kick which misses Chan's front leg but catches the back leg as Chan tries to avoid it.
Chan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lucas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chan, pushing him back against the cage.
Lucas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chan is leaning against Lucas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lucas struggles to land a body shot inside as Chan controls his hands.
Lucas misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Lucas - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucas throws a punch but it's blocked by Chan.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucas gets through Chan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucas struggles to land a body shot inside as Chan controls his hands.
Lucas blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lucas.
Lucas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chan's elbow.
Lucas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chan blocking some punches.
Chan avoiding damage as Lucas throws knees to the body.
Chan presses Lucas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan.
Chan scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnny Chan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chan has a couple of punches blocked by Lucas.
Lucas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucas misses with a knee strike.
Chan pushes Lucas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chan scores with a shot to the side of Lucas's head.
Lucas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chan can't find room to land a body shot as Lucas controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Chan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chan cracks Lucas with a nice body shot.
Chan lands a body shot.
Lucas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucas tries to throw a body punch but Chan avoids it by throwing Lucas back against the cage.
Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chan.
Chan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Lucas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Chan lands with a straight right. Lucas didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan misses the jab.
Lucas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Lucas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucas scores with a decent looking hook.
Lucas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chan throws a hook but Lucas avoids it easily.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucas.
Chan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucas.
Chan misses the jab.
Chan needs to keep his hands up - Lucas had a free shot at his head there.
Lucas clinches.
Chan tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Chan.
Good body shot from Lucas.
Chan tries to break the clinch but Lucas is controlling the position.
Chan lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands a body shot.
Lucas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucas scores with a hook to the body.
Chan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucas's elbow.
Chan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan blocks an uppercut.
Chan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucas misses with the head strike.
Chan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucas's elbow.
Lucas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Lucas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chan or not.
Chan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Chan.
Chan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas blocks a jab.
Chan walks into a jab.
Lucas staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Henry Lucas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lucas staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Chan misses the target.
Lucas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chan throws a lazy right hand but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lucas has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chan as the two fighters clinch.
Lucas blocks an uppercut.
Chan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chan is trying to stall.
Chan scores with a shot to the side of Lucas's head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chan is trying to stall.
Lucas misses with a punch to the body.
Chan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan cracks Lucas with a nice body shot.
Chan tries to break free but Lucas pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lucas.
A nice left hand lands by Chan.
Nice body punch from Lucas - that landed with a thud.
Lucas trying to land knees to the body.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
Lucas missing with knees to the body.
Lucas misses with some punches.
Chan breaks the clinch.
Lucas tries to clinch but Chan moves out of range.
Lucas looks to land a combination. Chan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lucas slips a straight right by Chan.
Chan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucas lands a good knee to the midsection. Chan won't want to take too many of those.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lucas has him pressed against the cage.
Lucas cracks Chan with a nice body shot.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lucas obliges.
Nice body punch from Lucas - that landed with a thud.
Chan misses with a body punch.
Lucas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lucas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chan or not.
Lucas lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas lands a knee to the head.
Chan tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas scores with a hook to the body.
Lucas digs a right hand into Chan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chan's gas tank.
Chan blocks an uppercut.
Lucas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Chan takes one to the chin there.
Chan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lucas can pounce on him.
Chan misses with the combination.
Chan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chan throws the left hand but Lucas avoids the punch easily.
Lucas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucas lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch but Chan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chan takes a swing at Lucas's ribcage but misses.
Lucas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Lucas tries to clinch up
and Chan counters with a straight right hand.
Chan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lucas blocks a jab.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucas.
Lucas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lucas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan misses with a body punch
and Lucas counters with a thumping low kick.
Chan ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.
A big left from Chan misses.
Chan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lucas tests Chan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lucas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chan's cut.
That's time! Chan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lucas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chan just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucas lands a nice looking body shot.
Chan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lucas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chan connects with a body shot.
Lucas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chan.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucas looks to land a combination but Chan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan throws a hook to the side of Lucas's head but Lucas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lucas is looking to slow Chan down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Lucas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chan checks a leg kick.
Lucas with a jab.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas throws a body punch but Chan moves out of range.
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Good exchange - Chan coming out on top.
Chan misses with a hook to the body
and Lucas counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chan misses with a hook.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lucas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lucas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucas throws a right and a left that Chan avoids nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lucas, right into the meat.
Chan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lucas doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Chan misses.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas moves away.
Lucas tries to clinch up.
Chan missing with a left hand there. Lucas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Lucas misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
Chan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chan is working Lucas over against the cage.
Chan tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chan.
Chan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lucas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chan misses with a punch to the body.
Chan tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucas throws a head punch that misses.
Chan working aggressively here.
Chan misses with a body punch.
Lucas lands a left hand.
Lucas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lucas gets through Chan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to land a knee to the head but Chan blocks with his arms.
Lucas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucas misses with some punches.
Chan cracks Lucas with a nice body shot.
Lucas tries a body shot but Chan blocks it.
Chan is looking to control Lucas's arms but Lucas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chan has his back to the cage.
Lucas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucas throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lucas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chan breaks the clinch.
Chan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucas.
Lucas has Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Chan pushes Lucas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chan misses with a body punch.
Chan tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lucas misses with a knee strike.
Lucas can't find room to land a body shot as Chan controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucas misses with some punches.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lucas prevents a body shot from Chan.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but Chan blocks it.
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Chan misses the target.
Lucas tries to clinch but Chan is having none of it.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chan.
Chan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chan keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch but Chan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucas scrambles back to his feet.
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 Johnny Chan.
Well Chan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Chan!
Johnny Chan is the new welterweight champion!
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