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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between dominickoy machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). machida comes to the cage accompanied by the game. John Howard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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223 lbs
11 - 13 - 1 |
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218 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, dominickoy machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Howard!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
machida has a takedown stuffed.
machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
machida prevents Howard from getting the reversal.
machida goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Howard is on top in guard.
machida wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Howard is looking to work some ground and pound but machida has wrist control.
machida wants to stand but Howard is controlling the position.
machida has his feet on Howard's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Howard circles away from the clinch attempt.
dominickoy machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
machida shoots in for a double leg but Howard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
machida wants to clinch.
machida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dominickoy machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida swings for the body but Howard moves out of range.
Howard misses with an uppercut. machida saw that one coming.
machida shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Howard pinned against the cage. Howard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Howard swats away the attempt to clinch by machida.
machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Howard sprawls well. Howard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Howard stuffs the takedown.
machida is breathing heavily.
Howard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
machida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Howard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! machida scrambles back to his feet.
Howard feints and as machida raises his hands in defense, Howard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howard stands up over machida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard postures up and lands a big shot to machida's brow.
Howard landing some decent shots from guard.
machida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howard is in close to machida's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howard prevents machida from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Howard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of machida's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howard throwing strikes from guard but machida blocks nicely.
Howard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
machida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Howard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Howard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Howard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of machida's head.
machida trying to keep a closed guard but Howard is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard lands a couple of digs.
machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Howard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Howard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard won't allow machida to get back to his feet.
Howard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Howard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howard cracks machida with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Howard is working machida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Howard works over machida with some ground and pound from guard.
machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
machida preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
machida is looking to stand up but Howard isn't so interested in that idea.
machida has his foot on Howard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howard works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard scoring with some ground and pound.
Howard throws a big right hand that misses.
machida is looking to stand up but Howard isn't so interested in that idea.
Howard scoring with some ground and pound.
Howard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Howard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Howard chips away with some ground and pound.
machida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Howard cracks machida with a solid left hand.
machida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Howard.
Howard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Howard scoring with some ground and pound.
machida is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard lands a couple of elbows.
Oh machida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Howard prevents machida from getting back to his feet.
machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Howard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
machida has momentary wrist control but Howard slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Howard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
machida fails with the takedown
and Howard counters with a stiff right hand.
Howard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
machida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Howard counters with a nice uppercut.
machida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Howard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Howard lands a nice shot to the body.
machida on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Howard works machida's body with a nice hook.
Howard clobbers machida with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
machida's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Howard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! machida scrambles back to his feet.
machida misses with a takedown attempt
and Howard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for machida!
Howard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish machida?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big strike lands for Howard! That's really hurt machida and he's turned his back - Howard keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Howard jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Howard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huima Sisu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambert's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Prodigy - Smack my bitch Up . Huima Sisu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cody Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huima Sisu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sisu slips a straight right by Lambert.
Sisu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sisu showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sisu in particular looking to stall.
Sisu is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Lambert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lambert is defending against the submission attempts here by Sisu.
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.
Sisu is looking for a kimura but Lambert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sisu to get the leverage.
Sisu wants to take a breather but Lambert is having none of it.
Lambert pushes Sisu off looking to stand but Sisu dives back in and keeps control.
Sisu stalling away here and it's allowed Lambert to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lambert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sisu on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert wants to stand but Sisu is controlling the position.
Sisu wants to pass the guard but Lambert is keeping the position.
Sisu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sisu trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huima Sisu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sisu is defended easily by Lambert.
Sisu misses with a takedown attempt - Lambert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lambert thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sisu lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sisu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sisu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sisu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Sisu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sisu trying to control but Lambert is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet but Sisu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Huima Sisu.
Lambert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu closes the distance and clinches up with Lambert, looking for a takedown. Sisu pushes Lambert against the cage but Lambert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cody Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huima Sisu.
Sisu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lambert checks it well.
Lambert leaves Sisu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lambert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sisu.
Sisu gets the takedown into side control.
Sisu trying to control the position but Lambert is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisu laying and praying for a moment but Lambert takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huima Sisu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lambert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown but Lambert shows good takedown defense.
Lambert throws the left hand but Sisu avoids the punch easily.
Sisu shoots in for a double leg but Lambert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sloppy strikes from Lambert. Those never looked like landing.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cody Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Huima Sisu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert throws an overhand right that lands on Sisu's shoulder, as Sisu tries to avoid the shot.
Lambert leaves Sisu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lambert keeps the fight on the outside.
Sisu has a takedown stuffed.
Sisu ducks under a wild hook from Lambert.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lambert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lambert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambert. Sisu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lambert tests Sisu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sisu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lambert slaps away a takedown attempt from Sisu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sisu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lambert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sisu tries for a takedown but Lambert sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sisu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lambert's waist but Lambert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sisu off to one side.
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.
Sisu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lambert is fending him off so far but Sisu persists. Nope, Lambert circles away and we're back to standing.
Sisu moves out of range of the strikes.
Sisu shoots in looking for a takedown but Lambert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sisu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lambert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cody Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambert stuffs the takedown attempt from Sisu. Sisu gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert misses the shot to the body.
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 Cody Lambert.
I think Sisu 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huima Sisu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Taco has chosen Angel Doze - Clack Clack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paco Taco!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Canthropus preventing the sweep.
Taco controls Canthropus momentarily but Canthropus frees himself.
Taco has his feet on Canthropus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Taco is looking to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canthropus.
Canthropus checks a leg kick.
Canthropus tries a head kick but it misses.
Canthropus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taco.
Canthropus lands a front kick.
Canthropus staying out of range there.
Canthropus delivers a nice body kick.
Taco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taco has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canthropus.
Taco looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taco jabs at Canthropus's body.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Canthropus does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Canthropus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Canthropus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canthropus has Taco in his guard.
Canthropus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taco passes into side control.
Canthropus manages to get back to half guard.
Canthropus wants to get back to full guard.
Canthropus manages to get to full guard.
Canthropus keeping moving, preventing Taco from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taco is one step ahead there.
Taco trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canthropus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Canthropus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canthropus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taco has passed into half guard!
Canthropus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco thows a huge punch but Canthropus dodges it nicely.
Taco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Canthropus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taco winds up and cracks Canthropus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Canthropus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taco stands up out of the half guard.
Taco tries a low kick but Canthropus avoids it.
A big right from Taco misses.
An inside leg kick from Taco misses.
Taco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taco swings for the body but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canthropus stuns Taco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus lands with a nice combination. Taco backs away looking to recover.
Canthropus throws a low kick but Taco avoids it.
Canthropus misses with an uppercut.
Taco tries to clinch up.
Taco lands a head kick!
Canthropus keeps the fight on the outside.
Canthropus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taco misses with a straight left.
Canthropus scores with a hook to the body. Taco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canthropus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taco throws a body punch but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taco.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canthropus tries to keep at a distance but Taco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Canthropus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taco breaks from the clinch.
Taco checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Canthropus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canthropus moves out of range as Taco strikes.
Canthropus swinging wildly here.
Canthropus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taco was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus.
Taco rushes Canthropus and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Taco.
Canthropus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taco avoids it.
Canthropus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Canthropus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taco in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Canthropus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Canthropus works on Taco's body with a couple of short punches.
Taco tries to stall but Canthropus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Canthropus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canthropus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Canthropus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taco lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Canthropus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taco.
Taco is breathing heavily.
Taco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taco can't find room to land a body shot as Canthropus controls the action.
Canthropus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Canthropus.
Canthropus tries to work over Taco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canthropus throws a head punch that misses.
Canthropus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Canthropus as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taco.
Canthropus lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taco tries to land knees in the clinch but Canthropus avoids the damage to the body.
Taco is looking to control Canthropus's arms but Canthropus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taco has his back to the cage.
Taco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Canthropus is trying to stall.
Taco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Canthropus missing with knees to the body.
Canthropus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taco's elbow.
Knees to the body from Taco.
Taco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canthropus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taco to the mat! Taco manages to get full guard.
Canthropus stopping the sweep attempt from Taco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canthropus.
Taco wants to sweep but no luck.
Canthropus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taco is keeping the position for now.
Taco is trying to keep Canthropus in close.
Canthropus trying to control but Taco is working from the bottom.
Taco is looking to stand up but Canthropus isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Paco Taco was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Taco throws a leg kick
and Canthropus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taco tries to clinch but Canthropus is having none of it.
Canthropus takes the fight into the clinch.
Canthropus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canthropus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taco counters with a low kick, right behind Canthropus 's knee.
Taco fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canthropus is out of range.
No joy there for Taco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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.
Canthropus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taco pinned against the cage. Taco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taco tries to clinch
and Canthropus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Canthropus tries to free his leg and advance position but Taco is retaining full guard.
Canthropus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Canthropus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taco has his hands on Canthropus's head, controlling the position.
Canthropus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taco is keeping the position for now.
Canthropus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Canthropus fails with the takedown.
Canthropus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Canthropus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Canthropus.
Nice uppercut there from Taco.
Taco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus.
Canthropus scores with a nice body kick.
Taco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taco misses with a head kick.
Canthropus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taco missing with a left hand there. Canthropus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canthropus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taco.
Taco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taco moves in looking to clinch but Canthropus pushes him off.
Canthropus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canthropus checks a low kick from Taco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Taco misses.
Taco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canthropus under the eye.
Taco throws a leg kick
and Canthropus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Canthropus throwing strikes from guard but Taco blocks nicely.
Taco controls Canthropus momentarily but Canthropus frees himself.
Canthropus wants to control from the top but Taco keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canthropus wants to control from the top but Taco keeps moving.
Paco Taco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Canthropus tries to free his leg and advance position but Taco is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taco lands a head shot.
Taco is looking to score with low kicks.
Pithe Canthropus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy body kick from Taco
and Canthropus counters with a nice body kick.
Taco's corner calls for a 1-2. Taco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canthropus is defended easily by Taco.
Canthropus throws a sloppy head kick
and Taco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taco tries to clinch but Canthropus moves out of range.
Canthropus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taco but Taco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pithe Canthropus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canthropus has a takedown stuffed.
Taco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taco staying out of range there.
Taco throws a jab when Canthropus was well out of range.
Canthropus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pithe Canthropus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taco's corner calls for a 1-2. Taco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taco tries to clinch there but Canthropus circles away.
A big right from Taco misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Taco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canthropus doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Taco.
Canthropus checks a leg kick.
Taco lands a really nice looking cross but Canthropus seems unphased.
Taco misses with a hook to the body
and Canthropus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body kick from Canthropus.
Canthropus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canthropus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Canthropus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canthropus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canthropus stalks Taco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taco's face. Taco staggers backwards, shaken.
Canthropus cracks the inside of Taco's front leg.
Taco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 Pithe Canthropus.
Well Canthropus 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pithe Canthropus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Hakku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Scylla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakku comes to the cage accompanied by . Kotaro Hakku had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Hakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Scylla!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scylla connects with a body shot.
Hakku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scylla pinned against the cage. Scylla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scylla misses with a two punch combination.
Hakku scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Scylla misses.
Hakku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scylla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakku moves away.
Hakku dodges the punch combination from Scylla.
Kenny Scylla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scylla misses with a body shot.
Scylla missing with a left hand there. Hakku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scylla.
Scylla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakku circles away quickly and effectively.
Scylla lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scylla throws a good cross that connects.
Hakku blocks a jab.
Hakku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hakku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Scylla. Those never looked like landing.
Scylla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scylla lunges at Hakku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hakku's hand.
Hakku takes the fight into the clinch.
Scylla has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hakku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scylla stops a takedown attempt from Hakku.
Hakku tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotaro Hakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scylla keeps control of Hakku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hakku breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Scylla does no damage.
Hakku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scylla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scylla looks to land a combination but Hakku avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scylla misses with a two punch combination.
Scylla looks to land a combination but Hakku avoids it well.
Hakku tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hakku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scylla as he avoids it easily.
Scylla fails to land with a series of punches.
Scylla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakku.
Scylla stuns Hakku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kenny Scylla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scylla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Scylla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hakku shoots in and bounces Scylla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hakku throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scylla looks gassed!
Hakku wants to control from the top but Scylla keeps moving.
Hakku gets to his feet. Scylla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hakku slips a jab and a cross from Scylla.
Scylla throws a series of punches but Hakku avoids them all with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scylla has Hakku pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Scylla pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hakku tumbling to the mat - Scylla dives into Hakku's guard.
Hakku looking for a sweep. Not yet Hakku, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scylla wants to control from the top but Hakku keeps moving.
Scylla advances position into side control!
Scylla working away.
Hakku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hakku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scylla won't allow Hakku to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakku is on top in guard.
Scylla keeping moving, preventing Hakku from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakku wants to get up but he can't break Scylla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hakku stands and steps away. Scylla gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Scylla will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Scylla scores with a body shot.
Scylla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hakku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scylla to the mat! Scylla manages to get full guard.
Hakku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scylla looking for a sweep. Not yet Scylla, not yet.
Hakku content to stall in guard here.
Scylla working for a triangle but Hakku defends it easily.
Scylla manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scylla is breathing heavily.
Hakku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakku tries to hold on but Scylla pushes him away.
Scylla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hakku turns into him and now he's in Scylla's guard.
Hakku wants to control from the top but Scylla keeps moving.
Scylla manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scylla working for a guillotine from mount but Hakku is in no mood to give up.
Hakku wants to hold on but Scylla pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakku can't escape the position.
Scylla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hakku is looking to escape.
Hakku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hakku bucks Scylla off and manages to get back to his feet!
Hakku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scylla defends it nicely.
Hakku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scylla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hakku slips a straight right by Scylla.
Scylla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hakku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scylla is proving hard to escape from.
Kotaro Hakku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakku wants to control from the top but Scylla keeps moving.
Hakku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scylla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hakku manages to get himself to full guard.
Hakku working a defensive guard here.
Scylla wants to control from the top but Hakku keeps moving.
Hakku is trying to control the position but Scylla postures up.
Scylla won't allow Hakku to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scylla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hakku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scylla slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Scylla is looking to take a break and control but Hakku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hakku tries to get to full guard but Scylla has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scylla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hakku is trying to control but can't.
Hakku pushes Scylla off and gets back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hakku.
Hakku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scylla's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scylla tries to bench press Hakku off him but Hakku keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotaro Hakku dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Scylla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scylla throws a looping overhand right but Hakku ducks down to avoid it.
Scylla misses with a hook to the body
and Hakku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scylla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hakku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hakku trying to control the position from guard on top but Scylla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scylla wants to sweep here but Hakku controlling him for the moment.
Hakku trying to control the position from guard on top but Scylla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scylla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hakku trying to control the position from guard on top but Scylla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scylla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakku is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kotaro Hakku.
Scylla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakku misses with an uppercut. Scylla saw that one coming.
Scylla throws a combination that misses
and Hakku counters with a shoot takedown. Scylla fights it but they end up in guard.
Hakku stopping the sweep attempt from Scylla.
Scylla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hakku gets to his feet. Scylla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hakku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scylla manages to avoid it.
Hakku shoots in but no luck this time.
Scylla scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Hakku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scylla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scylla throws a right and a left that Hakku avoids nicely.
Hakku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scylla misses with a hook. Hakku ducked under it nicely.
Scylla misses with a double jab.
Hakku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scylla but Scylla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotaro Hakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scylla throws a series of punches but Hakku moves out of range.
Scylla throws a nice looking combination but Hakku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hakku fails with the takedown.
Scylla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hakku rather than just go for the knockout.
Scylla scores with a nice right hand.
Scylla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenny Scylla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakku blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scylla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scylla fails to land with a series of punches.
Hakku shoots in and bounces Scylla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Scylla is trying to control the position but Hakku postures up.
Scylla wants to sweep but no luck.
Hakku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scylla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hakku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hakku gets to his feet. Scylla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hakku moves out of range of the strikes.
Scylla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scylla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakku shoots in looking for a takedown. Scylla tries to sprawl out of it but Hakku keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scylla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hakku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scylla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hakku counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Scylla's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakku has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Scylla to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hakku is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Scylla pulls down on the head and he's put Hakku to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenny Scylla!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolo Halike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew McPain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McPain has chosen Killing in the Name as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolo Halike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew McPain!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPain misses with a head kick.
Halike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McPain.
Halike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McPain misses with a hook.
Halike jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halike.
Halike connects with a solid leg kick.
Halike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McPain doesn't seem bothered though.
Halike throws a body punch but McPain moves out of range.
Halike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McPain walks into a jab.
Halike shoots in for a double leg but McPain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McPain avoids the body shot from Halike.
A chopping leg kick lands by McPain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halike is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McPain's half guard.
Halike not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Halike is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McPain is staying active underneath Halike, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halike missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Halike is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McPain is just riding it out for now. Halike eventually gives up the hold.
Halike works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halike has hold of McPain's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McPain manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Halike wants to finish this one by submission but McPain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Halike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halike tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McPain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halike looking for a submission but McPain manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
McPain keeping full guard, as Halike tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halike trying to control the position from guard on top but McPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halike advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halike is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McPain defends it well.
Halike throwing shots but McPain is blocking nicely.
McPain punching from the bottom.
McPain tries to get to full guard but Halike has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolo Halike dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Halike scores with a four punch combination!
Halike slips a straight right by McPain.
Halike throws a hook to the side of McPain's head but McPain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halike looks to land a right hand but McPain moved out of range.
Halike lands a slapping body shot.
McPain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halike.
McPain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McPain tries to bum rush Halike with a series of wild strikes but Halike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halike swings for the body but McPain moves out of range.
Halike ducks under a wild hook from McPain.
Halike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPain moves away.
McPain slips a jab from Halike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from McPain.
McPain needs to keep his hands up - Halike had a free shot at his head there.
Halike loads up on a big right hand but McPain slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halike.
Halike missing with a left hand there. McPain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McPain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Halike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPain manages to avoid it.
Halike takes a swing at McPain's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Halike. Those never looked like landing.
Halike feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McPain's calf.
Halike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McPain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halike. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halike takes a swing at McPain's ribcage but misses.
Halike throws a nice looking combination but McPain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halike's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McPain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halike scrambles back to his feet.
Matthew McPain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halike closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McPain did well to prevent Halike getting side control.
Halike is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halike is working for a submission of some sort.
Halike tries to pass to full mount but McPain defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPain wants to improve his position but Halike is controlling well.
McPain is concentrating on defense, preventing Halike from advancing position.
Halike is working for an americana but McPain has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Halike was thinking about the submission.
McPain trying to keep a closed guard but Halike is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halike drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McPain dives on top into guard.
McPain stands up over Halike, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McPain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halike's head.
Halike utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halike looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McPain with a flurry of punches that miss.
McPain wanted to stand there but Halike had control of the position.
Halike bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPain's guard.
McPain looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolo Halike dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Halike throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McPain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Halike's knee momentarily.
Halike fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McPain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halike fails with the takedown.
A punch combination from Halike misses.
McPain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halike lands a jab to McPain's midsection.
McPain takes a swing at Halike's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Halike.
Halike is looking to wear down McPain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McPain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halike misses with a hook to the body
and McPain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halike swings away with a body shot that misses
and McPain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McPain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halike.
Halike doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McPain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halike thows a leg kick but McPain checks it
enabling McPain to counter with a crisp jab.
McPain ducks under a wild hook from Halike.
Halike misses with a hook. McPain ducked under it nicely.
Halike fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolo Halike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halike throws a body punch but McPain moves out of range.
Matthew McPain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halike takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Halike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPain manages to avoid it.
Halike throws the left hand but McPain avoids the punch easily.
Halike misses with a hook to the body
and McPain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from McPain. Halike does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPain moves away.
Halike decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Halike throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPain tries to get to full guard but Halike has control of the leg.
McPain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halike seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McPain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halike is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McPain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halike.
McPain looks like he's trying to stand up.
McPain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halike's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halike's back!
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.
McPain doesn't have the hooks in and Halike manages to turn into his guard.
Halike sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halike postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halike engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halike trying to control the position from guard on top but McPain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew McPain.
Well Halike 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolo Halike!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Papoh Bamoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Uppercut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bamoya's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lupang Hinirang. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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World class MT
KO power |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Papoh Bamoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Uppercut!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamoya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uppercut if he has to take too many more of those.
Uppercut fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bamoya avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Uppercut.
Bamoya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uppercut throws a series of punches but Bamoya avoids them all with ease.
Bamoya tries to close the distance and clinch but Uppercut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uppercut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamoya slips under a jab from Uppercut.
Bamoya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bamoya is looking to clinch.
Uppercut misses with a double jab.
Bamoya throws a combination that misses
and Bamoya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bamoya looks to land a right hand but Uppercut moved out of range.
Bamoya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uppercut lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uppercut scores with the left hand. Bamoya knows he should have avoided that one.
Bamoya is looking to clinch.
Uppercut lands with a cross.
Bamoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uppercut paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uppercut throws a shot to the body.
Bamoya misses with a body kick.
Bamoya drives through and clinches with Uppercut against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Uppercut scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bamoya missing with knees to the body.
Uppercut is trying to break the clinch but Bamoya is controlling him.
Uppercut avoiding damage as Bamoya throws knees to the body.
Uppercut wants to break free but Bamoya has control.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bamoya obliges.
Uppercut lands with a light punch inside.
Bamoya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uppercut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Uppercut looking for a takedown.
Bamoya trying to land knees to the body.
Bamoya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uppercut's face.
Uppercut avoiding damage as Bamoya throws knees to the body.
Bamoya tries to land knees in the clinch but Uppercut avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bamoya.
Uppercut looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uppercut is looking to break free of the clinch but Bamoya has double underhooks.
Uppercut wants to break free but Bamoya has control.
Bamoya misses with a knee to the head.
Bamoya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uppercut avoids it.
Uppercut working hard to break the clinch.
Uppercut lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Uppercut trying to mount his opponent but Bamoya defends it.
Uppercut slows the pace down in half guard.
Bamoya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Uppercut on the ground.
Uppercut seems to be looking for submissions.
Bamoya looks like he's trying to stand up.
Uppercut wants to pass to mount but Bamoya is defending the position.
Bamoya is trying to stand up here but Uppercut is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Uppercut with a couple of short strikes.
Uppercut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bamoya is looking to escape.
Uppercut is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Uppercut breaks from Bamoya's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Uppercut tries to control but Bamoya wriggling away.
Bamoya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamoya swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bamoya can't escape the position.
Uppercut is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Bamoya is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Bamoya flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Uppercut anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Bamoya and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Uppercut slips an arm under Bamoya chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Uppercut has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Uppercut is squeezing on Bamoya like an anaconda would it's prey. Bamoya fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lance Uppercut!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Alb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunta Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What Mama Said . The crowd seem to be enjoying Kinte's choice of entrance music: Baka Survivor!. Kunta Kinte has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Alb's chin.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Alb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kunta Kinte!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinte throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Kinte misses.
Alb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinte.
Alb works Kinte's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Alb.
Kinte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kinte misses with a body punch
and Alb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kinte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alb sprawls well initially but Kinte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kinte prevents Alb from improving his position.
Kinte stalling away here and it's allowed Alb to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Alb looking to control.
Kinte trying to control the position from guard on top but Alb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alb looking for a sweep. Not yet Alb, not yet.
Kinte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb is trying to keep Kinte in close.
Alb keeping full guard, as Kinte tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alb is pulling down on Kinte's head to control his posture.
Alb has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kinte is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alb.
Kinte working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinte advances to full mount.
Kinte avoids the attempt from Alb to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Kinte.
Kinte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kinte lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Kinte there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kinte controlling from mount.
Alb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alb is working hard here to advance position.
Kinte lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alb hang on?
Kinte wants to control the pace but Alb is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alb is working to get back to half guard.
Kinte looking to finish Alb with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alb!
Alb tries to lock up and control but Kinte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kinte unloading with bombs!
Kinte sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kinte has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alb's face.
Kinte scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kinte breaks from Alb's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kinte controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Kinte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinte lands a heavy elbow.
Kinte trying to control but Alb is having none of it.
Kinte lands with some strikes.
Alb tries to hold on but Kinte pushes him away.
Kinte controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alb in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunta Kinte dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kinte throws a hook but Alb blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Kinte.
Alb staying out of range there.
Kinte throws a hook but Alb blocks it.
Alb closes the distance and clinches.
Alb prevents the takedown attempt.
Kinte breaks the clinch.
Alb misses with a wild body shot.
Alb swings for the body but Kinte moves out of range.
Alb moves in looking to clinch but Kinte pushes him off.
Kinte closes the distance and clinches up with Alb, looking for a takedown. Kinte pushes Alb against the cage but Alb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kinte loads up on a big right hand but Alb slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alb slips under a jab.
Kinte has his takedown stuffed
and Alb decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kinte's guard.
Ryan Alb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kunta Kinte.
Alb postures up.
Alb trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb stopping the sweep attempt from Kinte.
Kunta Kinte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alb forces his way into half guard.
Kinte actively working from the bottom here.
Alb is thwarting Kinte's attempts to control the position.
Kinte preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kinte regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alb.
Alb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kinte wants to get back to his feet.
Kinte is looking to control Alb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kinte avoid being mounted?
Alb moves into full mount! Kinte won't be happy about that!
Alb looking to control but Kinte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alb looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alb controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinte wants to hold on but Alb pushes him away.
Kinte is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kinte blocking the ground and pound.
Alb working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kinte wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alb.
Kinte can't escape the position.
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.
Alb tries to control but Kinte wriggling away.
Kinte tries to hold on but Alb postures up.
Kinte tries to reverse the position but Alb maintains control.
Alb cracks Kinte with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kinte wants to control but Alb is having none of it.
Kinte can't escape the position.
Alb lands a nice shot to the head.
Alb looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alb throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kinte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kinte trying to hold on to Alb's head to control him but Alb postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Alb dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alb stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alb defending well as Kinte loads up on a big left hand.
Alb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinte.
Alb clobbers Kinte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Kinte misses.
Alb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinte.
Alb with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kinte counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Alb.
Kinte is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Alb looks to throw the jab but Kinte is out of range.
Alb moves into range and clinches up with Kinte.
Kinte misses with some punches.
Kinte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alb moves away from the strike by Kinte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alb tries to clinch but Kinte moves away
and Kinte counters with a shoot takedown. Alb fights it but they end up in guard.
Kinte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kinte working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alb's head.
Kinte is fighting to break Alb's control of his arms but Alb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alb keeping full guard, as Kinte tries to pass.
Kinte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alb lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kinte!
Kinte is looking to get to half guard.
Alb avoids the attempt from Kinte to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alb with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kinte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kinte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kinte trying to control the position from guard on top but Alb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinte won't allow Alb to sweep him here.
Kinte keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alb's head.
Kinte is pushing down on Alb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alb is fighting to maintain full guard but Kinte has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alb is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kinte is tapping! Great win for Alb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Alb!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bimbo Lice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lice's entrance music is Sepultura - Refuse/Resist. A fine choice. Kelly has chosen (When) Your Middle Name Is Danger as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bimbo Lice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Connor Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lice misses with a body kick.
Lice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lice slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lice ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Lice slips the punch.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bimbo Lice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lice as he avoids it easily.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Lice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kelly cracks Lice with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Lice as he connects with a hook.
Connor Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Lice moved out of range nicely.
Kelly walks into a left hand.
Lice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lice moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Lice misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lice tries to avoid it but Kelly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lice to the ground. Lice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bimbo Lice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Kelly.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lice.
Lice throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lice counters with a nice kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lice.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Lice.
Kelly looks gassed!
Lice throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lice tries to score with a low kick but Kelly moves his leg out of the way.
Kelly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Lice.
Lice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts.
Kelly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lice counters with a leg kick.
Lice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Lice shows good takedown defense.
Lice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kelly's calf.
Lice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelly throws a hook but Lice blocks it.
Kelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lice pinned against the cage. Lice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Lice dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lice tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Lice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Danga de danga de dang - Lice scores with a four punch combination!
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Lice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lice throws a leg kick that misses.
Kelly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but Lice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
Lice circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lice counters with a good low kick that Kelly was not able to check.
Kelly throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kelly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lice avoids it really well and circles away.
Bimbo Lice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Kelly.
Kelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kelly looks to clinch
and Lice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Lice.
Lice wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Lice which made him look bad.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lice.
Lice throws a low kick but Kelly moves out of range easily.
Kelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelly somewhat.
Lice tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
Lice leaves Kelly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Kelly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelly somewhat.
Kelly walks into a stiff left hand from Lice.
Kelly is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lice is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kelly.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice defenses there by Lice.
Kelly might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lice moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Bimbo Lice is winning the standup battle so far.
Lice misses with a body kick.
Kelly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lice.
Kelly throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Lice does it's job there.
Kelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Lice dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lice walks into a left hand.
Kelly misses with a leg kick
and Lice counters with a two punch combo.
Kelly throws out a powerful jab.
Lice throws a push kick but Kelly slaps the foot to one side.
Kelly gets the takedown into side control.
Lice pushes Kelly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kelly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kelly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kelly wants to control but Lice is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kelly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lice stops Kelly from passing to mount.
Kelly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two 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.
Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Lice is defending well.
Lice manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lice working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kelly's thigh. Kelly counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Lice from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bimbo Lice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Lice from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lice manages to get himself to full guard.
Connor Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Lice is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bimbo Lice!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byron Blythe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy The Bar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blythe's entrance music is I want your skulls- Misfits. A fine choice. Billy The Bar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Byron Blythe's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Byron Blythe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy The Bar!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blythe throws out the jab.
The Bar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Blythe misses with a double jab
and The Bar counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Blythe!
Blythe is rocked!
The Bar lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Blythe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Bar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Bar connects with a nice short shot to Blythe's temple.
Blythe tries to get to full guard but The Bar has control of the leg.
The Bar misses with a head shot. Blythe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Blythe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Bar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Bar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blythe seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Bar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bar prevents Blythe from getting back to his feet.
The Bar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blythe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Bar defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bar throwing strikes but missing.
Blythe looking for a guillotine here but The Bar defends easily.
The Bar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blythe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Bar.
Blythe wants to sweep here but The Bar controlling him for the moment.
The Bar postures up and lands a big shot to Blythe's brow.
The Bar chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Bar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Bar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Bar landing with the ground and pound.
The Bar postures up and lands a big shot to Blythe's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blythe is looking for a triangle but The Bar pushes his legs off easily.
Blythe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The Bar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blythe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blythe is trying to keep The Bar in close.
Blythe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Bar advances position into side control!
The Bar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Blythe some visible discomfort.
The Bar is looking to take a break and control but Blythe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Bar working away.
Blythe is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Bar connects with a decent elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bar working the body and head with strikes.
Blythe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blythe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Bar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blythe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blythe.
The Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Blythe.
Blythe is breathing heavily.
The Bar wants to control from the top but Blythe keeps moving.
The Bar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Bar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Bar wants to control from the top but Blythe keeps moving.
The Bar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bar wants to pass the guard but Blythe is keeping the position.
Blythe wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Bar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Bar slips nicely into half guard.
The Bar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blythe won't allow The Bar to pass to mount.
The Bar thows a huge punch but Blythe dodges it nicely.
The Bar working Blythe over with strikes.
The Bar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blythe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Bar pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bar is working for a submission of some sort.
Blythe is trying to maintain the position but The Bar is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blythe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Bar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blythe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Bar looks to land a combination but Blythe avoids it well.
Blythe dodges the punch combination from The Bar.
Blythe throws a sloppy body shot
and The Bar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Bar is looking to land body kicks.
The Bar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blythe misses with a looping left.
Blythe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blythe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Bar lands a jab-cross combination.
The Bar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blythe.
The Bar swings for the body but Blythe moves out of range.
Blythe throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Bar counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blythe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Bar at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blythe misses with a shot to the body
and The Bar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Bar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Blythe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blythe throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Bar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Bar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Blythe misses the target.
The Bar misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from The Bar both land. Nice combination.
Blythe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bar was well out of range. Poor timing from Blythe.
Blythe misses with a double jab
and The Bar counters with a one-two to the body.
Billy The Bar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Bar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blythe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Bar is in Blythe's guard.
The Bar chips away with some ground and pound.
The Bar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blythe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Bar cracks Blythe with a big right hand but Blythe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blythe dodges the ground and pound from The Bar.
The Bar landing a few strikes.
The Bar lands an elbow.
Blythe is trying to improve his position.
The Bar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blythe is avoiding damage well.
The Bar trying to control the position but Blythe is working away.
The Bar is putting a hurting on Blythe here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Bar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blythe wants to control but The Bar postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by The Bar.
An elbow from The Bar crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blythe tries to buck The Bar off but The Bar is having none of it.
The Bar is chipping away with strikes.
Blythe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Bar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blythe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blythe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Bar trying to control the position but Blythe is working away.
Blythe tries to improve position but can't.
Blythe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The Bar is working Blythe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Blythe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by The Bar.
Billy The Bar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blythe stops The Bar from passing to mount.
The Bar working away.
The ground and pound from The Bar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blythe down.
Blythe is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Bar connects with a decent elbow.
The Bar cracks Blythe with a big right hand but Blythe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Bar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blythe!
Blythe tries to hold on but The Bar postures up.
Blythe taking shots to the head.
The Bar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blythe can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blythe is squirming around, avoiding The Bar's attempts to control the action.
The Bar lands a nice shot to the head.
The Bar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy The Bar 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!
Blythe throws a big shot that misses.
The Bar scores with a one two! Blythe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Blythe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byron Blythe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Bar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blythe misses the jab.
The Bar misses with a few strikes there.
Blythe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Bar.
Blythe misses with a double jab
and The Bar counters with a stiff right hand.
The Bar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blythe circles away quickly and effectively.
The Bar closes the distance and clinches.
The Bar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blythe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blythe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Bar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blythe throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Bar throws a series of punches but Blythe avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blythe scores with a three punch combo!
The Bar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blythe.
The Bar wants to clinch.
Blythe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Bar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Bar.
Blythe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Bar connects with a couple of short punches.
The Bar passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from The Bar.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Bar connects with a nice short shot to Blythe's temple.
The Bar wants to control but Blythe is keeping him busy.
The Bar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Bar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blythe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Bar scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Bar working the head and body with strikes.
The Bar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Bar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blythe is trying to maintain the position but The Bar is very close to passing his half guard.
The Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blythe keeps working.
Blythe trying to hold on to The Bar's head to control him but The Bar postures up.
The Bar is pressing down on Blythe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blythe is holding on for now.
The Bar lands with a punch from half guard.
The Bar is working for a kimura but Blythe is defending it quite comfortably.
Blythe actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blythe gets full guard.
The Bar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blythe is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Bar connects with a decent elbow.
The Bar cracks Blythe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blythe prevents The Bar from improving position.
Blythe can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from The Bar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blythe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blythe is trying to get back to half guard.
The Bar is looking to take a break and control but Blythe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Bar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blythe tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The Bar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Bar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The Bar working the head with strikes.
Blythe can't do much from the bottom here.
Blythe is looking to regain half guard here but The Bar keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy The Bar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Bar 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy The Bar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maek Houzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kauno Kaalikorva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maek Houzo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaalikorva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houzo.
Houzo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kaalikorva tries to get to full guard but Houzo has control of the leg.
Kaalikorva works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houzo stopping the sweep attempt from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Houzo defends it easily.
Houzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaalikorva wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaalikorva is working hard here to advance position.
Houzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Houzo cracks Kaalikorva with a solid left hand.
Houzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Houzo postures up in Kaalikorva's guard and throws a big left but Kaalikorva blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houzo stops Kaalikorva from standing up.
Houzo landing with the ground and pound.
Houzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaalikorva is retaining full guard.
Kaalikorva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Houzo!
Kaalikorva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kaalikorva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Houzo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Houzo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kaalikorva controlling from the full mount.
Houzo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Houzo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Houzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaalikorva looking to control but Houzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaalikorva 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.
Kaalikorva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Houzo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kaalikorva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Houzo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Houzo is having none of it.
Kaalikorva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Houzo because Kaalikorva loaded up on that one.
Houzo is looking to improve his position but Kaalikorva isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houzo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Kaalikorva seems content to control.
Houzo trying to control from the bottom.
Kaalikorva slips a nice elbow through Houzo's hands, connecting with Houzo's forehead.
Houzo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Houzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Houzo is looking to control Kaalikorva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Houzo avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaalikorva controlling the pace.
Houzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaalikorva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houzo is looking to improve his position.
Houzo looking for submissions off his back.
Houzo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaalikorva.
Houzo is trying to control the position but Kaalikorva postures up.
Kaalikorva is looking to work some ground and pound but Houzo has wrist control.
Kaalikorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaalikorva wants to control from the top but Houzo keeps moving.
Houzo is trying to control the position but Kaalikorva postures up.
Kaalikorva stays in close to Houzo's body and controls the position.
Kaalikorva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaalikorva gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kaalikorva.
A short right from Kaalikorva on the inside.
Houzo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaalikorva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaalikorva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva pushes Houzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaalikorva working aggressively here.
Kaalikorva misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Kaalikorva.
Houzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kaalikorva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaalikorva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaalikorva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaalikorva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaalikorva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaalikorva lands a hook that snaps the head of Houzo backwards.
Kaalikorva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Houzo up against the cage.
Kaalikorva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaalikorva lands a right hand.
Houzo is breathing heavily.
Kaalikorva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Houzo up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaalikorva.
A shot in the inside from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva lands a right hand.
Houzo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaalikorva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kauno Kaalikorva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maek Houzo.
Kaalikorva misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Houzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kauno Kaalikorva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaalikorva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaalikorva moves away.
Houzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaalikorva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houzo scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Houzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kaalikorva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kaalikorva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Houzo on the side of the head.
Houzo fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Kaalikorva misses.
Kaalikorva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Houzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaalikorva connects with a jab.
Houzo ducks under a wild hook from Kaalikorva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva works the jab nicely.
Houzo shoots in for a takedown but Kaalikorva shows good takedown defense.
Kaalikorva lands a jab to Houzo's midsection.
Kaalikorva scores with a decent looking hook.
Houzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaalikorva sprawls well. He's pushed Houzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Houzo walks into a stiff left hand from Kaalikorva.
Nice cross by Kaalikorva.
Houzo misses the body punch
letting Kaalikorva counter with a right hand.
Kaalikorva misses with a straight right.
Houzo shoots and misses
and Kaalikorva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaalikorva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Houzo.
Houzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaalikorva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaalikorva gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaalikorva pushes Houzo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaalikorva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva pushes Houzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Houzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Houzo looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva lands a left hand.
Houzo is rocked!
A short uppercut from Kaalikorva.
Houzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaalikorva finish him?
Kaalikorva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaalikorva lands a big knee! That's hurt Houzo! Oh, he's all over the place! Kaalikorva lands another knee that sends Houzo to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kauno Kaalikorva!
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