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GFL 2 - Kunirio vs. Sanchez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen Meet the Monster by Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. Johnny Bo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Storm!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bo stalling away here and it's allowed Storm to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Storm is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm striking from the bottom.
Storm wants to get back to his feet but Bo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Storm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
Storm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Storm to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Storm pulls down on the head and he's put Bo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Storm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bawang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Lee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boy Bawang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawang fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Bawang doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bawang is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bawang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bawang's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bawang keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Bawang has wrist control.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Bawang's brow.
Bawang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Bawang is breathing heavily.
Lee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bawang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Boy Bawang has been cut.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bawang is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bawang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oh Bawang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Bawang collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chuck Lee!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hioshido Tamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yates Ukitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yates Ukitsu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hioshido Tamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yates Ukitsu!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukitsu tries to bum rush Tamada with a series of wild strikes but Tamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ukitsu throws out the jab.
Ukitsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamada is just out of range.
Tamada looks to land a combination. Ukitsu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tamada has his takedown stuffed
letting Ukitsu counter with a right hand.
Ukitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Ukitsu misses.
Tamada moves in looking to clinch but Ukitsu pushes him off.
Tamada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ukitsu sprawls well initially but Tamada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tamada content to control rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ukitsu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tamada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamada not doing much here.
Tamada 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hioshido Tamada just wasn't active enough.
Tamada shoots in and drives through. Ukitsu sprawls well.
Ukitsu leaves Tamada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hioshido Tamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ukitsu throws a nice looking combination but Tamada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamada moves in looking to clinch but Ukitsu pushes him off.
Ukitsu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tamada. Tamada obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Tamada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ukitsu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tamada lands a glancing blow to the side of Ukitsu's head.
A jab from Ukitsu finds it's way through Tamada's defenses.
Ukitsu misses with a straight left.
Tamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Ukitsu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tamada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tamada shoots in for a takedown but Ukitsu shows good takedown defense.
Tamada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukitsu throws a hook to the side of Tamada's head but Tamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ukitsu lands with a nice body punch.
Ukitsu throws a lazy right hand but Tamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ukitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tamada misses with a takedown attempt - Ukitsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tamada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ukitsu.
Ukitsu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tamada tries to clinch up but Ukitsu circles away and keeps his distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Ukitsu scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Tamada finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ukitsu throws a body punch but Tamada moves out of range.
Tamada tries for a takedown but Ukitsu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tamada shoots in but no luck this time.
Tamada is breathing heavily.
Ukitsu thumps Tamada with a low kick.
Tamada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ukitsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ukitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamada closes the distance but Ukitsu moves to the side
and Ukitsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hioshido Tamada will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ukitsu cracks Tamada with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tamada.
Tamada clinches up against the cage.
Ukitsu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ukitsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamada blocks an uppercut.
Ukitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hioshido Tamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Ukitsu swings for the body but Tamada moves out of range.
Ukitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ukitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tamada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ukitsu quickly recovers to half guard.
Ukitsu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Tamada has latched onto it... Big trouble! Tamada pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ukitsu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Tamada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hioshido Tamada!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamus McDermid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shamus McDermid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Jansen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McDermid on his heels. He'll look to pass McDermid's guard now, I'm sure.
McDermid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jansen defends it easily.
McDermid will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McDermid wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDermid looking to control.
McDermid has his feet on Jansen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McDermid clinches up against the cage.
Jansen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jansen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jansen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDermid throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDermid wants to pass the guard but Jansen is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansen can't keep his opponent in guard - McDermid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDermid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDermid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jansen keeps working.
McDermid seems to be looking for submissions.
McDermid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jansen is staying active underneath McDermid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jansen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDermid.
Jansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDermid.
Jansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDermid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDermid wants to work for an arm triangle but Jansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDermid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermid throwing shots but Jansen is blocking nicely.
McDermid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jansen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDermid is really struggling to control Jansen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDermid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McDermid is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDermid throwing shots but Jansen is blocking nicely.
McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though.
McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though.
McDermid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDermid wants to work for an arm triangle but Jansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDermid pulls his head out easily.
Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermid.
McDermid escapes and gets back to his feet.
McDermid has Jansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jansen wants to get back to striking at distance but McDermid won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermid landing knees to the head.
McDermid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermid wants the takedown. Jansen is fighting it off but McDermid persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jansen's guard against the cage.
McDermid is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McDermid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jansen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Tim Jansen has been cut.
Jansen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jansen advances to full mount.
McDermid bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDermid.
Jansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDermid.
McDermid thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDermid advances position into side control!
McDermid trying to control the position but Jansen is working away.
McDermid tries to score with some ground and pound. Jansen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McDermid advances nicely into full mount.
McDermid throwing strikes here but Jansen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McDermid thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McDermid throws a strike there. Jansen manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDermid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jansen's head.
Jansen is looking for a sweep. McDermid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDermid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDermid is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jansen is defending against the submission attempts here by McDermid.
McDermid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermid is looking to take a break and control but Jansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though.
McDermid is controlling the pace.
Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermid.
McDermid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDermid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDermid stalling.
McDermid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermid throwing shots but Jansen is blocking nicely.
McDermid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McDermid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Jansen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McDermid dives in and scores a takedown into Jansen's guard.
McDermid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDermid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDermid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDermid trying to control but Jansen 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.
Jansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDermid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDermid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jansen can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDermid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermid forces his way into half guard.
McDermid is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though.
McDermid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jansen keeps working.
McDermid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDermid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDermid wants to work for an arm triangle but Jansen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shamus McDermid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDermid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDermid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jansen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDermid.
McDermid is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDermid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDermid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansen defending well though.
Jansen blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDermid.
McDermid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jansen has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDermid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jansen is just riding it out for now. McDermid eventually gives up the hold.
Shamus McDermid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jansen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDermid.
Tim Jansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in half guard, McDermid seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamus McDermid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDermid 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamus McDermid!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Nover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Hartmann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phillipe Nover's chin.
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143 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillipe Nover!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Nover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Nover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartmann.
Nover shoots in for a takedown but Hartmann shows good takedown defense.
Nover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartmann thows a leg kick but Nover checks it
and Nover counters with a body kick that stops Hartmann in his tracks momentarily.
Hartmann connects with a leg kick. Nover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nover throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hartmann checks a low kick from Nover.
Nover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Nover is having none of it.
Hartmann scores with a head kick. Nover tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann misses with a combination
and Nover counters with a solid body kick.
Hartmann misses with a wild body shot.
Nover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nover throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hartmann looks to land a right hand but Nover moved out of range.
Nover misses with a low kick.
Nover avoids the head kick by Hartmann.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Nover.
Hartmann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nover.
Nover tries a low kick but Hartmann avoids it.
Hartmann lands a leg kick that knocks Nover off balance momentarily.
Nover blocks a head kick by Hartmann.
A head kick misses from Hartmann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Felix Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hartmann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hartmann. That's going to slow Nover down.
Hartmann tries to score with a low kick but Nover moves his leg out of the way.
Hartmann throws a head kick but Nover moves out of range.
Hartmann misses with a double jab
and Nover counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nover shoots in but Hartmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Nover.
That kick from Hartmann tenderised Nover's leg. Nover is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Hartmann misses.
Hartmann closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover misses with a knee strike.
Hartmann breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann lands with a slapping head kick.
Nover dives in and grabs Hartmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartmann pushes down on Nover's head and hops out.
Hartmann misses with a head kick.
Nover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartmann throws out the jab.
Hartmann throws a leg kick
and Nover counters with a nice leg kick.
Hartmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hartmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nover throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann throws a front kick that sends Nover stumbling back into the cage.
Hartmann dodges the punch combination from Nover.
Nover lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hartmann misses with a kick to the body.
Nover throws a leg kick
and Hartmann counters with a leg kick.
Nover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nover looks gassed!
Hartmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hartmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nover's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hartmann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nover avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Nover lands but Hartmann takes it in his stride.
Hartmann gets the takedown into side control.
Hartmann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Hartmann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hartmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nover. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Hartmann misses.
Hartmann throws a nice looking combination but Nover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartmann.
Nover shoots in looking for a takedown but Hartmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hartmann throws a head kick but Nover moves out of range.
Hartmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nover's calf.
Hartmann keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Nover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hartmann!
Nover checks a leg kick.
Nover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nover checks a leg kick nicely.
Hartmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hartmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nover's sensitive parts.
Hartmann cracks the inside of Nover's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hartmann. That's going to slow Nover down.
An inside leg kick lands from Hartmann.
Hartmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Felix Hartmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Nover motions for Hartmann to come forward. Nover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Nover.
A head kick by Hartmann misses
and Nover counters with an inside leg kick.
Nover feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hartmann's calf.
Hartmann checks a low kick from Nover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover dodges the punch combination from Hartmann.
Nover blocks a leg kick.
Nover tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hartmann is able to avoid easily.
Hartmann throws a low kick, looking for Nover's leg but Nover calmly moves out of range.
Nover throws a solid leg kick but Hartmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nover.
Hartmann gets a double leg takedown into Nover's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann gets to his feet - Nover follows without any prompting.
Hartmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hartmann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nover is breathing heavily.
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nover wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Nover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Nover.
Hartmann breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hartmann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nover leaves Hartmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Hartmann blocks the low kick.
Nover is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hartmann is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Hartmann as he checks the leg kick.
Nover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nover gets slowly back to his feet.
Nover checks a low kick from Hartmann.
Hartmann thumps Nover with a low kick.
Hartmann gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nover counters with a good low kick that Hartmann was not able to check.
Nover moves out of range of the body kick from Hartmann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartmann moves out of range of the leg kick from Nover.
Hartmann misses with an uppercut. Nover saw that one coming.
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!
Hartmann throws a right hand that Nover ducks under and follows up with a left that Nover also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Hartmann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nover is looking to score with low kicks.
Hartmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartmann lands with a nice body kick.
Nover dodges the punch combination from Hartmann.
Hartmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nover swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nover tries to keep at a distance but Hartmann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nover is looking to break free of the clinch but Hartmann has double underhooks.
Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hartmann throws a leg kick but Nover moved away.
Felix Hartmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann throws a leg kick
and Nover counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Hartmann misses its intended target.
A combination from Hartmann does no damage.
A big right from Nover misses.
Hartmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartmann misses with a low kick.
Hartmann thows a leg kick but Nover checks it
and Nover counters with a nice leg kick.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartmann throws a sloppy head kick and Nover moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hartmann.
Hartmann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hartmann's calf.
Hartmann slaps away a takedown attempt from Nover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nover lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hartmann takes a step back to recover.
Hartmann throws a low kick but Nover avoids it.
Hartmann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hartmann tries to bum rush Nover with a series of wild strikes but Nover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartmann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartmann looking to score a takedown here. Nover is defending well but Hartmann drives through and ends up in Nover's guard.
Nover has his foot on Hartmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hartmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillipe Nover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover trying to control the position.
Hartmann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nover, up you get!
A lazy body kick from Hartmann
and Nover counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nover.
Hartmann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nover shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartmann tries to sprawl out of it but Nover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nover avoids the head kick by Hartmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartmann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hartmann checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hartmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hartmann is looking to slow Nover down with leg kicks.
Hartmann throws a leg kick but Nover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hartmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nover to the ground. Hartmann is now in Nover's guard.
Hartmann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartmann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nover, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartmann feints and then cracks Nover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nover down.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Felix Hartmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hartmann gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Hartmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hartmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Hartmann!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Wong!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Wong misses.
Wong throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wong throws a combination that misses
and Brock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wong throws a combination that misses
and Brock counters with a head kick. That will keep Wong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Decent striking displayed by Brock there.
Wong misses the jab.
Wong misses with a low kick.
Brock dodges the punch combination from Wong.
A good leg kick by Brock.
Wong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong throws a hook to the side of Brock's head but Brock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brock counters with a head kick.
Brock thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wong if he has to take too many more of those.
Brock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wong looks gassed!
Wong tries to bum rush Brock with a series of wild strikes but Brock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Wong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Wong does no damage.
Brock lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brock counters with a body kick.
Wong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock lands a head kick. Wong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wong is rocked!
Wong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wong is still on wobbly legs! Can Brock finish him?
Jason Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Wong collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eddie Brock!
Eddie Brock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathanial Hornblower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathanial Hornblower could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Pettis's chin.
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathanial Hornblower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hornblower.
Pettis dips to his left and cracks Hornblower with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Pettis.
Hornblower shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Hornblower from controlling successfully.
Hornblower working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pettis's head.
Pettis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hornblower. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hornblower prevents Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Hornblower 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.
Pettis working a defensive guard here.
Pettis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pettis wants to stand up but Hornblower is controlling him.
Hornblower postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hornblower working some strikes from top position.
Pettis controlling Hornblower's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower distracts Pettis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hornblower postures up and lands a big shot to Pettis's brow.
Hornblower forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pettis can do anything to dispel that myth.
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. Hornblower connects with a nice short shot to Pettis's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hornblower in particular looking to stall.
Hornblower working over Pettis with some ground and pound. Pettis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hornblower works his way into full mount!
Hornblower raining down shots from the mount!
Pettis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hornblower drops a big elbow. That's hurt Pettis! More shots from Hornblower and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathanial Hornblower!
After the big win, Nathanial Hornblower made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Szczakowiecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato has chosen Dragon Force - Through The Fire and Flames as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Sato!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczakowiecki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Jun Sato has been cut.
Sato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Szczakowiecki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczakowiecki misses the jab.
Sato tries to clinch
and Szczakowiecki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sato tries to clinch but Szczakowiecki moves away
and Szczakowiecki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szczakowiecki lands a big right hand that sends Sato crashing to the mat! Szczakowiecki stays standing though and waves Sato back to his feet!
Sato is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato wants to clinch
and Szczakowiecki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Szczakowiecki walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sato drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Szczakowiecki swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sato's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obed Kunirio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obed Kunirio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Obed Kunirio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunirio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obed Kunirio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunirio is looking to clinch.
Sanchez lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Obed Kunirio has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kunirio throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Kunirio throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Kunirio avoids the damage to the body.
Kunirio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Kunirio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kunirio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kunirio working aggressively here.
Kunirio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kunirio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunirio lands a left hand.
Sanchez is trying to push Kunirio away but Kunirio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kunirio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kunirio.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kunirio has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kunirio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanchez walks away with a smile on his face. Kunirio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kunirio moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Kunirio keeps it at a distance.
Kunirio cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kunirio wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Kunirio tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Kunirio circles away.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Kunirio rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Kunirio.
Kunirio misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kunirio.
Kunirio throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunirio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Kunirio is avoiding it.
Kunirio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Kunirio circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Kunirio moves out of range.
Kunirio's corner calls for a 1-2. Kunirio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Junior Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez tries to clinch up
and Kunirio counters by moving into the clinch.
Kunirio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunirio forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez tries to break free but Kunirio pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kunirio has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kunirio.
Kunirio tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Sanchez lands a good knee to the midsection. Kunirio won't want to take too many of those.
Sanchez wants to break free but Kunirio has control.
Kunirio keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kunirio lands with a left to the head.
Kunirio has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kunirio gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obed Kunirio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kunirio is defended easily by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Kunirio dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kunirio instigates a clinch.
Kunirio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to break free but Kunirio pushes him back against the cage.
Kunirio presses Sanchez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunirio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kunirio scores with a hook.
Kunirio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kunirio clinches.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Kunirio is controlling him.
Kunirio misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kunirio.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez wants to break free but Kunirio has control.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Kunirio has the dominant position.
Obed Kunirio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kunirio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Kunirio is having none of it.
Sanchez is looking to clinch but Kunirio is avoiding it.
Junior Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kunirio wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunirio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kunirio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez clinches up with Kunirio and pushes him back against the cage.
Kunirio has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kunirio tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunirio throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Kunirio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kunirio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kunirio doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Obed Kunirio's cut is getting worse.
Kunirio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez defending well as Kunirio loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Kunirio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kunirio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Kunirio's body. Kunirio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kunirio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Kunirio circles away.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kunirio back to the cage. Sanchez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kunirio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kunirio tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kunirio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Kunirio in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kunirio.
Kunirio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kunirio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kunirio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Kunirio is controlling the position.
Kunirio misses with some punches.
Kunirio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kunirio working aggressively here.
Kunirio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Kunirio is controlling the position.
Kunirio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kunirio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kunirio tries to clinch up.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kunirio.
Junior Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kunirio tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Kunirio wants to clinch up but Sanchez keeps it at a distance.
Kunirio wants to clinch.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Kunirio circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunirio tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kunirio's calf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kunirio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunirio tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Kunirio keeps it at a distance.
Kunirio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kunirio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kunirio looks to throw a body kick
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kunirio moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kunirio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez lands a big head kick that sends Kunirio tumbling to the mat! Sanchez takes a step backwards and waves Kunirio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kunirio is rocked!
Obed Kunirio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez fakes the body blow, causing Kunirio to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kunirio goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junior Sanchez!
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