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LFL 46 - Courage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill Smith shoots in for a takedown but Scott Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill Smith throws a nice looking combination but Scott Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bill Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Scott Smith trying to pass the guard but Bill Smith defending well.
Scott Smith wants to take a breather but Bill Smith is having none of it.
Bill Smith wants to improve his position but Scott Smith is controlling well.
Scott Smith uses his free foot to push down on Bill Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bill Smith.
Scott Smith has control of Bill Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bill Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott Smith jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bill Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Scott Smith decides to stand back up.
Bill Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Scott Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Bill Smith is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scott Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bill Smith defend it? Scott Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Bill Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Scott Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muscles Glasses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frulegur Wiskeber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muscles Glasses has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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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, Muscles Glasses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frulegur Wiskeber!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Wiskeber misses.
Wiskeber wants to clinch up but Glasses keeps it at a distance.
Wiskeber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wiskeber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiskeber throws a shot from downtown. Glasses moves away and avoids it.
Glasses lands with a good body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Glasses as Wiskeber shoots in.
Glasses throws a series of punches but Wiskeber moves out of range.
Glasses lands an overhand right.
Wiskeber shoots for a takedown but Glasses saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wiskeber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glasses's waist but Glasses gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wiskeber off to one side.
Muscles Glasses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frulegur Wiskeber.
Wiskeber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glasses as he avoids it easily.
Frulegur Wiskeber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glasses lands with an uppercut that bounces Wiskeber off the cage and back into range.
Glasses lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Wiskeber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glasses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiskeber shoots in for a takedown but Glasses shows good takedown defense.
Glasses slips a jab and a cross from Wiskeber.
Glasses dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiskeber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wiskeber dodges the punch combination from Glasses.
Wiskeber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wiskeber tries to clinch up.
Wiskeber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wiskeber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glasses's waist but Glasses gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wiskeber off to one side.
Wiskeber wants to clinch
and Glasses counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiskeber swinging wildly here.
Glasses bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Glasses throws a hook to the side of Wiskeber's head but Wiskeber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glasses darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wiskeber is trying desperately to land a takedown but Glasses is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wiskeber.
Glasses scores with a jab.
Wiskeber throws a series of punches but Glasses moves out of range.
Wiskeber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wiskeber misses with a combination
letting Glasses counter with a right hand.
Glasses just misses with a punch to the body.
Glasses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiskeber.
Glasses is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wiskeber moves away from the strike by Glasses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasses tries to bum rush Wiskeber with a series of wild strikes but Wiskeber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wiskeber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glasses moves away.
Wiskeber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Glasses just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiskeber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wiskeber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wiskeber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glasses throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiskeber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wiskeber wants to clinch.
Wiskeber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Glasses moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiskeber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wiskeber lands with a nice combination. Glasses backs away looking to recover.
Glasses lands with a straight right. Wiskeber didn't see that one coming.
Wiskeber lands a glancing blow to the side of Glasses's head.
Glasses showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiskeber.
Glasses fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wiskeber shoots for a takedown but Glasses saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiskeber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wiskeber.
Wiskeber swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muscles Glasses dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wiskeber tries for a takedown but Glasses circles away easily
and Glasses counters with a three punch combo that has Wiskeber backing up. Wiskeber nods at Glasses to acknowledge the strikes.
Wiskeber misses with a few strikes there.
Glasses slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiskeber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muscles Glasses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glasses cracks Wiskeber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wiskeber doesn't manage to clinch there - Glasses circles away.
Wiskeber throws a right hand that Glasses ducks under and follows up with a left that Glasses also avoids with ease.
Glasses scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wiskeber is rocked!
Wiskeber drops his hands momentarily and Glasses takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wiskeber is still on wobbly legs! Can Glasses finish him?
Wiskeber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glasses dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiskeber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Glasses.
Wiskeber seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiskeber clinches.
Glasses gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Glasses slows down the pace here.
Wiskeber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wiskeber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Glasses blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glasses lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Glasses dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Glasses lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wiskeber is trying to maintain a safe position but Glasses gets an underhook and turns Wiskeber into the cage.
Glasses effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiskeber tries to stall but Glasses uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Glasses.
Glasses lands an elbow just above Wiskeber 's eye.
Wiskeber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wiskeber tries to land knees in the clinch but Glasses avoids the damage to the body.
Glasses prevents Wiskeber from breaking the clinch.
Glasses lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Frulegur Wiskeber has been cut.
Glasses working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Glasses.
Wiskeber misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiskeber tries to throw a body punch but Glasses avoids it by throwing Wiskeber back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Wiskeber as the two fighters clinch.
Glasses creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiskeber's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasses taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wiskeber throws a head punch that misses.
Wiskeber is trying to push Glasses away but Glasses has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Glasses.
Wiskeber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glasses smiles and moves away.
Muscles Glasses has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frulegur Wiskeber.
Wiskeber shoots in for a takedown but Glasses shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wiskeber misses with a double jab
and Glasses counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Glasses throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiskeber moves out of range as Glasses strikes.
Glasses throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiskeber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wiskeber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Glasses counters with a right hand to the body.
Glasses displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiskeber throws out the jab.
Wiskeber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glasses is fending him off so far but Wiskeber persists. Nope, Glasses circles away and we're back to standing.
Wiskeber is breathing heavily.
Wiskeber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muscles Glasses is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiskeber swinging wildly here.
Glasses misses with a series of wild punches.
Wiskeber misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, jab by Glasses - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muscles Glasses dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frulegur Wiskeber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wiskeber moves forwards but Glasses connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wiskeber closes the distance but Glasses moves to the side
and Glasses connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Glasses throws a lazy right hand but Wiskeber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiskeber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Glasses cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glasses rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiskeber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Wiskeber. Beautiful body shot.
Glasses scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wiskeber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glasses swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiskeber.
Wiskeber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasses with a jab.
Wiskeber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Glasses scores with a one two! Wiskeber had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wiskeber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wiskeber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Glasses paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiskeber misses with a combination
and Glasses connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiskeber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiskeber moves in looking to clinch but Glasses pushes him off.
Glasses misses with the combination.
Glasses rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiskeber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiskeber thuds his right hand into Glasses's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glasses scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Glasses. That snapped Wiskeber's head back.
Wiskeber gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Glasses gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muscles Glasses!
Our winner, Muscles Glasses, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Frink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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183 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Frink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frink shoots in looking for a takedown but Funkyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frink's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frink.
Frink takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Funkyama.
Frink looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Funkyama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frink.
John Frink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frink fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Frink. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Frink.
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!
Frink fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Funkyama sprawls well initially but Frink persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frink wants to free his trapped foot but Funkyama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frink is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funkyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Funkyama is defending against the submission attempts here by Frink.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frink is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Funkyama is not content to let Frink control the position.
Frink is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Funkyama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frink.
Funkyama pushes Frink off looking to stand but Frink dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frink trying to advance position but Funkyama counters by regaining guard.
Frink has gone for a leg lock! Funkyama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frink's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frink had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Funkyama defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funkyama slips nicely into half guard.
Frink actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama winds up and cracks Frink with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Funkyama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Frink is looking to get to half guard.
Funkyama landing shots from mount.
Frink is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frink slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Funkyama.
Frink is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frink is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funkyama pulls his head out easily.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but Frink defending well.
Funkyama is nestled in close to Frink, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama slips a nice elbow through Frink's hands, connecting with Frink's forehead.
Frink looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funkyama prevents Frink from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Frink dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funkyama throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like John Frink has been cut.
Frink is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Funkyama stuns Frink with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funkyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funkyama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Funkyama takes one to the side of the head.
Frink misses with a head kick.
Frink rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funkyama counters with a stiff right hand.
Frink tries to clinch up.
Frink stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frink tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funkyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frink misses the body punch
and Funkyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frink misses with a shot to the body
and Funkyama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Funkyama.
Frink has his foot on Funkyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funkyama works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama works over Frink with some ground and pound from guard.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frink is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Frink manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Funkyama 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.
Frink has gone for a leg lock! Funkyama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frink's guard.
Funkyama with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frink working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Funkyama has passed into half guard!
Funkyama works his way into side control.
Frink taking punishment in the form of punches.
Frink sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frink on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frink is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frink is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funkyama scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Frink is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frink looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funkyama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frink tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Funkyama is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Frink reverses the position - he's now on top in Funkyama's guard.
Funkyama trying to keep a closed guard but Frink is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frink wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Frink drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Funkyama manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frink has Funkyama in his guard.
Frink utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Frink is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Funkyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Frink's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Frink shoots for a takedown but Funkyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frink wants to clinch up but Funkyama keeps it at a distance.
Frink shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Funkyama sprawls well. Funkyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frink gets slowly back to his feet.
Funkyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frink is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Frink finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Frink misses with a body shot
and Funkyama counters with a two punch combo.
Frink avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Funkyama walks into a stiff left hand from Frink.
Frink gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Funkyama blocks an elbow strike.
Frink tries for a takedown but Funkyama manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Frink. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frink misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frink backwards.
Funkyama looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Frink just misses with a elbow thrown towards Funkyama's brow.
Frink tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funkyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frink avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Funkyama dodges an elbow strike from Frink.
Funkyama blocks an elbow strike from Frink.
Funkyama is looking for a takedown.
Frink looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Funkyama dodges an elbow strike from Frink.
Frink looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frink looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frink misses with an elbow strike.
Frink is pressed up against the cage. Funkyama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frink down to the mat. Frink avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frink fails with the takedown.
Funkyama cracks Frink with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frink looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frink throws a body kick that misses.
Frink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Funkyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Frink.
John Frink is winning the standup battle so far.
Funkyama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Funkyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Frink.
Frink takes one on the button.
Frink is rocked!
BOOM! Funkyama lands a beautiful left hook that drops Frink. Frink tries to recover but Funkyama is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Frink lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Funkyama!
A victorious Ben Funkyama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forkashy Vikarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorpe comes to the cage accompanied by Limelight by Rush. Vikarie has chosen Halloween as his entrance music. Scott Thorpe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Forkashy Vikarie's chin.
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25
272 lbs
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262 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Thorpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Forkashy Vikarie!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorpe moves into range and clinches up with Vikarie.
Thorpe has Vikarie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thorpe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vikarie tumbling to the mat - Thorpe dives into Vikarie's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vikarie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorpe trying to control but Vikarie is working from the bottom.
Vikarie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorpe throws a big elbow that misses.
Vikarie wants to get back to his feet but Thorpe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thorpe trying to control but Vikarie is working from the bottom.
Thorpe throwing strikes from guard but Vikarie blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorpe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vikarie, up you get!
Vikarie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorpe shoots in for a double leg but Vikarie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thorpe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good shot there by Thorpe.
It looks like Forkashy Vikarie has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorpe tries to clinch but Vikarie is having none of it.
Thorpe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vikarie to the mat! Vikarie manages to get full guard.
Thorpe is looking to work some ground and pound but Vikarie has wrist control.
Thorpe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thorpe won't allow Vikarie to get back to his feet.
Thorpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vikarie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thorpe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vikarie's head.
Vikarie looks gassed!
Thorpe drops back looking for a leg! Vikarie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vikarie manages to kick Thorpe off! Thorpe jumps back into Vikarie's guard.
Thorpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Vikarie is retaining full guard.
Thorpe controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vikarie keeping moving, preventing Thorpe from controlling successfully.
Thorpe works over Vikarie with some ground and pound from guard.
Thorpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorpe throws a big right hand that misses.
Vikarie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorpe working some strikes from top position.
Thorpe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vikarie tries to keep at a distance but Thorpe has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vikarie misses with some punches.
Thorpe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorpe is trying to drag Vikarie to the mat but Vikarie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Thorpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Thorpe.
Thorpe looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vikarie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vikarie is struggling to control the position.
Thorpe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thorpe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forkashy Vikarie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thorpe slips under a jab from Vikarie.
Thorpe misses the shot to the body.
Thorpe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vikarie sprawls well initially but Thorpe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thorpe working Vikarie over with strikes.
Thorpe passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorpe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vikarie hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorpe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thorpe softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Vikarie is out cold! Thorpe jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Thorpe!
Post fight, Scott Thorpe stared into the camera and said 'Boom goes the Dynamite!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shim Changmin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tokugawa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shim Changmin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokugawa Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattori shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Changmin as he jumps to the side.
Hattori shoots for a double leg takedown but Changmin sprawls well. He's pushed Hattori's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hattori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Changmin.
Hattori looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shim Changmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokugawa Hattori.
A swing and a miss from Changmin.
Changmin throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
Hattori shoots in looking for a takedown but Changmin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hattori's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Changmin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hattori circles away quickly and effectively.
Changmin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hattori.
Hattori throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Changmin's waist but Changmin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hattori off to one side.
Hattori fails to land the takedown.
Hattori looks for a takedown but Changmin sprawls well.
Changmin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hattori shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Changmin but Changmin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a head kick.
A combination from Changmin does no damage.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Changmin counter with a right hand.
Changmin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hattori counters with a three punch combo that has Changmin backing up. Changmin nods at Hattori to acknowledge the strikes.
Hattori fails to land the takedown.
Hattori throws a series of punches but Changmin moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Changmin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hattori.
Hattori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Changmin.
Changmin throws an off balance right hand
and Hattori counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sloppy strikes from Hattori. Those never looked like landing.
Hattori moves away from the strike by Changmin.
Hattori shoots in looking for a takedown. Changmin tries to sprawl out of it but Hattori keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Changmin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hattori misses with a takedown attempt
and Changmin counters with a nice body shot.
Hattori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Changmin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a wild combination.
Changmin misses with a double jab.
Hattori slips under a jab from Changmin.
Hattori shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Changmin as he jumps to the side.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Changmin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hattori.
Hattori will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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 Shim Changmin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Changmin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hattori circles away quickly and effectively.
Hattori shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Changmin pinned against the cage. Changmin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Changmin fails to land with a series of punches.
Hattori dives in and grabs Changmin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Changmin pushes down on Hattori's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Changmin throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Changmin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hattori is defended easily by Changmin.
Shim Changmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokugawa Hattori.
Hattori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Changmin catches Hattori right on the button with a cross.
Changmin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hattori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Changmin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hattori counters with a head kick. That will keep Changmin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hattori fails with a takedown attempt.
Hattori shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Changmin as he jumps to the side.
Changmin misses with the combination.
Tokugawa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Changmin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Changmin duly obliges.
Hattori tries to bum rush Changmin with a series of wild strikes but Changmin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shim Changmin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hattori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori shoots in looking for a takedown. Changmin tries to sprawl out of it but Hattori keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Changmin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Changmin misses with a wild combination.
Hattori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Changmin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hattori somewhat.
Changmin lunges at Hattori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hattori's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a double jab.
Changmin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hattori counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Hattori.
Hattori shoots in for a double leg but Changmin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Changmin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hattori counters with a takedown into side control.
Hattori working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hattori misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tokugawa Hattori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hattori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Changmin.
A combination from Changmin does no damage.
Changmin misses with a two punch combination.
Hattori shoots in but Changmin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hattori throws a right and a left that Changmin avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hattori looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Changmin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Changmin throws a nice looking combination but Hattori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Changmin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hattori.
Shim Changmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tokugawa Hattori.
Hattori looks to clinch
and Changmin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hattori shoots in for a takedown but Changmin shows good takedown defense.
Changmin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hattori throws a head kick but Changmin moves out of range.
A punch combination from Changmin misses.
Changmin misses with a series of wild punches.
Hattori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Changmin. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Changmin does no damage.
Hattori shoots in for a double leg but Changmin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Changmin swinging wildly here.
Changmin throws a right hand that Hattori ducks under and follows up with a left that Hattori also avoids with ease.
Hattori rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Changmin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hattori shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hattori takes one to the side of the head.
Hattori changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Changmin tries to avoid it but Hattori manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Changmin to the ground. Changmin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hattori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Changmin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hattori, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Changmin connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Changmin, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Changmin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Changmin works over Hattori's head and body with a nice combination.
Changmin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Changmin. Those never looked like landing.
Shim Changmin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hattori fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hattori fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shim Changmin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Changmin 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shim Changmin!
An out of breath Shim Changmin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Bryan Batungbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grecko Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
265 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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280 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Grecko Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batungbakal throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Batungbakal.
Batungbakal misses with the combination.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body
and Batungbakal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batungbakal's waist but Batungbakal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Batungbakal misses with a low kick.
Batungbakal misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Batungbakal should have avoided that one.
Batungbakal lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batungbakal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Batungbakal misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Batungbakal.
Gracie with a jab.
Gracie clinches up with Batungbakal and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batungbakal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie looking to stall.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Batungbakal throws a lazy head kick
and Batungbakal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batungbakal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Batungbakal is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batungbakal. Batungbakal obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Batungbakal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batungbakal misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Batungbakal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batungbakal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Batungbakal.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Batungbakal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie throws a series of strikes that have Batungbakal backpedaling.
It looks like Jacob Bryan Batungbakal has been cut.
Batungbakal is breathing heavily.
Batungbakal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Batungbakal throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Batungbakal's ribs.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jacob Bryan Batungbakal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Batungbakal misses.
Gracie punishes Batungbakal's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops Batungbakal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Batungbakal looks back up at him and smiles so Gracie waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Batungbakal is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Batungbakal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie feints and then cracks Batungbakal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batungbakal down.
Batungbakal seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie cracks Batungbakal with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Batungbakal falls to his knees and Gracie doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grecko Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Bae Mok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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163 lbs
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154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Bae Mok!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Mok scores with a body shot.
Brock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brock wants to land a leg kick but Mok is out of range.
Brock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mok throws a right hand that misses
and Brock counters with a body kick.
Mok misses with a leg kick
and Brock counters with a head kick. That will keep Mok thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mok misses with a straight left.
Brock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mok takes a step back to recover.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Mok throws a jab but it's blocked by Brock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Mok's front leg but catches the back leg as Mok tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brock - that will leave a mark!
A lazy body kick from Mok
and Brock counters with an inside leg kick.
Mok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brock checks the leg kick.
Mok fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Brock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mok misses with a hook
and Brock counters with an inside leg kick.
Brock throws a push kick but Mok slaps the foot to one side.
Mok throws a jab but it's blocked by Brock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock looks to land a left hand but Mok moved out of range nicely.
Brock is looking to land body kicks.
Brock defending well as Mok loads up on a big left hand.
Mok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Mok moves out of range easily.
Mok moves out of range of the body kick from Brock.
Brock throws a lazy right hand but Mok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock misses with a kick to the body
letting Mok counter with a right hand.
Mok misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brock, right into the meat.
Brock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Mok blocks the low kick.
Brock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mok moves out of range of the body kick from Brock.
Mok blocks a head kick by Brock.
Mok throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mok misses with a right hand
and Brock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mok takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Brock connects with the punch.
Dong Bae Mok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mok.
Brock throws a front kick aimed at Mok's knee but Mok avoids it well.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Mok.
Brock misses the body punch
and Mok counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mok.
Mok cracks a nice hook into Brock's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brock throws a leg kick
and Mok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Mok.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Brock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brock thows a body shot but no joy.
Mok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Mok misses.
Mok blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock throws a head kick but Mok moves out of range.
Mok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mok scores with a nice head shot.
Brock looks for the body kick but Mok saw that one coming.
Brock moves out of range as Mok strikes.
Mok throws a right hand that Brock ducks under and follows up with a left that Brock also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mok.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mok throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brock's head.
Mok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eddie Brock is winning the standup battle so far.
Mok misses with a looping left.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Brock is looking to land body kicks.
Mok throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brock on the side of the head.
Mok is looking to slow Brock down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock connects with a high kick.
Brock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mok on the side of the head.
Mok throws out a loose jab but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mok avoids the body shot from Brock.
Mok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Brock.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Mok throws a big shot that misses.
Brock looks to land a body kick but Mok moved away.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Mok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mok throws a low kick but Brock moves out of range easily.
Mok slips a straight right by Brock.
A shot to the liver by Brock. Beautiful body shot.
Brock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws a nice head kick!
Mok misses the jab.
Brock moves out of range of the body kick from Mok.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mok manages to avoid it.
Brock avoids the head kick by Mok.
Mok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brock under the eye.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Brock misses
and Mok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brock's knee momentarily.
Brock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mok.
A clash of legs there as Brock blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dong Bae Mok will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice cross by Mok.
Brock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brock tries to land a leg kick but Mok saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Brock does no damage.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brock throws a push kick but Mok slaps the foot to one side.
Mok throws a head kick but Brock moves out of range.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Mok scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mok.
Mok misses with an uppercut. Brock saw that one coming.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Brock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mok throws a leg kick
and Brock counters with a head kick. That will keep Mok thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mok lands a glancing blow to the side of Brock's head.
Brock lands a nice looking body shot.
Brock throws a head kick but Mok moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mok misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock moves out of range as Mok strikes.
Mok throws an off balance right hand
and Brock counters with a body kick that stops Mok in his tracks momentarily.
Mok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brock throws a head kick but Mok moves out of range.
That kick from Mok tenderised Brock's leg. Brock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters circling a little - Mok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brock is out of range and Mok settles back down.
Mok dips to his left and cracks Brock with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mok tries to score with a low kick but Brock moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock dodges the punch combination from Mok.
Brock connects with a solid leg kick.
Brock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mok connects with a body shot.
Mok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mok.
Brock slips a jab from Mok.
A nice combination there by Mok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mok lands with a nice body kick.
Brock throws a head kick but Mok moves out of range.
Brock pushes Mok away with a front kick.
Brock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mok moves out of range of the body kick.
Mok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mok loads up on a big right hand but Brock slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mok.
Brock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dong Bae Mok.
I think Mok 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Szczakowiecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Zeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never Say Die. Tomasz Szczakowiecki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cody Zeller's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cody Zeller!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeller misses with a hook
and Szczakowiecki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczakowiecki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zeller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Szczakowiecki.
Zeller scores with a sloppy right hand. Szczakowiecki should have avoided that one.
Zeller throws the left hand but Szczakowiecki avoids the punch easily.
Zeller misses with an uppercut
and Szczakowiecki counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczakowiecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zeller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szczakowiecki moves away from the strike by Zeller.
Szczakowiecki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Zeller does no damage.
Szczakowiecki misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Szczakowiecki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczakowiecki lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczakowiecki moves away.
Szczakowiecki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zellers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zeller misses with a looping right.
Zeller misses with a body shot
and Szczakowiecki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zeller throws a jab when Szczakowiecki was well out of range.
Zeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczakowiecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeller.
Szczakowiecki slips under a jab.
Cody Zeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeller ducks right into an uppercut from Szczakowiecki.
Zeller throws a hook but Szczakowiecki blocks it.
Zeller throws the left hand but Szczakowiecki avoids the punch easily.
Zeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczakowiecki manages to avoid it.
A big right from Zeller misses.
Szczakowiecki throws a hook but Zeller avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki throws a shot from downtown. Zeller moves away and avoids it.
Szczakowiecki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeller throws out the jab.
Szczakowiecki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeller.
Szczakowiecki blocks an uppercut.
Zeller is trying to break the clinch but Szczakowiecki has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczakowiecki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szczakowiecki lands with a light punch inside.
Zeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Szczakowiecki has Zeller pressed against the cage, preventing Zeller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zeller is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeller tries to break free but Szczakowiecki pushes him back against the cage.
Zeller swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczakowiecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szczakowiecki has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeller.
Szczakowiecki misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki lands a hook that snaps the head of Zeller backwards.
Szczakowiecki scores with a shoulder strike.
Szczakowiecki misses with a punch on the inside.
Szczakowiecki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeller.
Zeller tries to break free but Szczakowiecki pushes him back against the cage.
Szczakowiecki scores with a nice hook to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Szczakowiecki rushes Zeller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Szczakowiecki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczakowiecki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeller working hard to break the clinch.
Szczakowiecki working aggressively here.
Szczakowiecki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zeller's efforts to push away.
Zeller is trying to break the clinch but Szczakowiecki has him pressed against the cage.
Szczakowiecki lands a hook that snaps the head of Zeller backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szczakowiecki tries to throw a body punch but Zeller avoids it by throwing Szczakowiecki back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki has a couple of punches blocked by Zeller.
A shot in the inside from Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Szczakowiecki scores with a shot to the side of Zeller's head.
Zeller has a couple of punches blocked by Szczakowiecki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki has a couple of punches blocked by Zeller.
Szczakowiecki throws a head punch that misses.
Zeller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szczakowiecki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeller backwards.
Zeller working aggressively here.
Szczakowiecki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szczakowiecki misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Szczakowiecki fails to land.
Szczakowiecki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Szczakowiecki keeps control of Zeller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeller is trying to break the clinch but Szczakowiecki is controlling him.
Szczakowiecki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zeller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczakowiecki's elbow.
Zeller misses with some punches.
Zeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeller tries to break free but Szczakowiecki pushes him back against the cage.
Zeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Szczakowiecki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szczakowiecki tries to work over Zeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zeller misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Szczakowiecki misses with a punch to the body.
Szczakowiecki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zeller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szczakowiecki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szczakowiecki lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczakowiecki ducks under a wild hook from Zeller.
Zeller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczakowiecki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zeller to score with a decent uppercut.
Zeller misses with a combination
and Szczakowiecki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good exchange - Szczakowiecki coming out on top.
Zeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zeller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Szczakowiecki ducks under a wild hook from Zeller.
Szczakowiecki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczakowiecki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczakowiecki ducks under a wild hook from Zeller.
Zeller 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.
Szczakowiecki scores with a nice right hand.
Szczakowiecki misses with a series of wild punches.
Szczakowiecki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zeller counters with a stiff right hand.
Zeller misses the shot to the body.
Zeller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczakowiecki throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Szczakowiecki catches Zeller right on the button with a cross.
Zeller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeller throws the left hand but Szczakowiecki avoids the punch easily.
Zeller throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczakowiecki counters with a two punch combo.
Szczakowiecki misses with a wild body shot.
Szczakowiecki lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Szczakowiecki.
Zeller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Szczakowiecki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zeller momentarily.
Zeller misses with a wild combination.
Szczakowiecki defending well as Zeller loads up on a big left hand.
Szczakowiecki blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Szczakowiecki moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczakowiecki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Szczakowiecki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zeller is rocked!
Szczakowiecki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zeller is still on wobbly legs! Can Szczakowiecki finish him?
Szczakowiecki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szczakowiecki misses with some punches.
Szczakowiecki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Szczakowiecki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zeller blocking some punches.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Szczakowiecki keeps control of Zeller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Szczakowiecki misses with a punch on the inside.
Szczakowiecki misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczakowiecki misses with the head strike.
Zeller wants to break free but Szczakowiecki has control.
Zeller seems to have recovered his senses.
Zeller breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Szczakowiecki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeller throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczakowiecki counters with a stiff right hand.
Zeller looks to throw the jab but Szczakowiecki is out of range.
Zeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeller missing with a left hand there. Szczakowiecki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szczakowiecki throws a right hand that Zeller ducks under and follows up with a left that Zeller also avoids with ease.
Zeller throws a shot from downtown. Szczakowiecki moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Zeller misses.
Zeller throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczakowiecki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczakowiecki misses with a two punch combination.
Szczakowiecki looks to land a right hand but Zeller moved out of range.
Zeller throws a right hand that misses
and Szczakowiecki moves into the clinch.
Szczakowiecki misses with some punches.
Szczakowiecki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szczakowiecki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczakowiecki lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeller blocking some punches.
Szczakowiecki lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Szczakowiecki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zeller loads up on a big right hand but Szczakowiecki slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczakowiecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szczakowiecki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zeller, pushing him back against the cage.
Szczakowiecki misses with the head strike.
Zeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zeller working aggressively here.
Szczakowiecki throws a head punch that misses.
Szczakowiecki tries to work over Zeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Szczakowiecki.
Zeller misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Szczakowiecki fails to land.
Zeller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szczakowiecki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zeller tries to break the clinch but Szczakowiecki is controlling the position.
Szczakowiecki misses with some punches.
Zeller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szczakowiecki lands with a light punch inside.
Szczakowiecki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Szczakowiecki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szczakowiecki misses with a punch on the inside.
Zeller misses with some punches.
Szczakowiecki tries to work over Zeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczakowiecki prevents Zeller from breaking the clinch.
Szczakowiecki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Zeller fails to land.
Szczakowiecki throws a punch but it's blocked by Zeller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeller breaks from the clinch.
Szczakowiecki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Szczakowiecki moves out of range as Zeller strikes.
Zeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Zeller takes a swing at Szczakowiecki's ribcage but misses.
Szczakowiecki throws out a loose jab but Zeller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczakowiecki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zeller. Zeller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Szczakowiecki misses the jab.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki is winning the standup battle so far.
Zeller misses the jab.
Szczakowiecki is looking to clinch.
Zeller misses with a hook
letting Szczakowiecki counter with a right hand.
Zeller looks to land a left hand but Szczakowiecki moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeller.
Szczakowiecki loads up on a big right hand but Zeller slips the punch.
Szczakowiecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zeller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Zeller scores with a nice head shot.
Zeller misses with an uppercut
and Zeller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooh!!! Szczakowiecki has knocked Zeller down with a huge combo! Szczakowiecki steps away and waves a wobbly Zeller back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczakowiecki fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Zeller to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Zeller looks to clinch but Szczakowiecki throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Zeller taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
Tomasz Szczakowiecki retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Tomasz Szczakowiecki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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