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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kale Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kale Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perez tightens his grip and picks Yamamoto up, before dumping him to the ground. Yamamoto manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Perez trying to move into half guard but instead Yamamoto has managed to sweep!
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamamoto looking to pass the guard.
Yamamoto forces his way into half guard.
Yamamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Yamamoto is working for a kimura here but Perez manages to reverse the position and he's now in Yamamoto's guard.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamamoto is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Yamamoto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perez defends it easily.
Perez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yamamoto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Perez has Yamamoto in his guard.
Yamamoto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perez working for submissions but it's allowed Yamamoto to get to half guard.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Perez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perez tries to get out of the position.
Yamamoto is working for a kimura but Perez is defending it quite comfortably.
Perez is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto wants to take a breather but Perez is having none of it.
Yamamoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perez is just riding it out for now. Yamamoto eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez is staying active underneath Yamamoto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yamamoto.
Perez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yamamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perez is looking for a triangle but Yamamoto pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamamoto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamamoto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto pushing down on Perez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Perez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Yamamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Perez dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinya Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yamamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yamamoto!
Perez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yamamoto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yamamoto!
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yamamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
Perez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Yamamoto stacks Perez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Yamamoto!
Perez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Perez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yamamoto has cracked it and Perez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yamamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Yamamoto!
Shinya Yamamoto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Valhalla Fight Wear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yap Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yap Taylor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chan Sung Jung's chin.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yap Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sung Jung looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taylor is pushing Sung Jung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taylor gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sung Jung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sung Jung tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Sung Jung can't break the clinch.
Sung Jung has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Sung Jung tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sung Jung is trying to keep an underhook but Taylor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control the pace.
Taylor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sung Jung for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yap Taylor.
Sung Jung swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sung Jung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sung Jung misses with a wild combination.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sung Jung gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sung Jung is wriggling around but Taylor manages to pass to half guard.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Sung Jung defends it.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sung Jung is looking to escape.
Taylor is taking a breather. Sung Jung says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yap Taylor.
Taylor throws a head kick but Sung Jung moves out of range.
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!
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yap Taylor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taylor darts in and clinches Sung Jung up against the cage.
Taylor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sung Jung is looking to escape.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taylor works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sung Jung has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Taylor is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yap Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Sung Jung is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Chan Sung Jung has been cut.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taylor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Taylor manages to end up in side control.
Sung Jung being controlled for a moment.
Sung Jung is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Taylor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sung Jung is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung Jung is letting Taylor control him for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sung Jung!
Taylor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sung Jung is trying to stand but he's just given Taylor his back.
Taylor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Yap Taylor just wasn't active enough.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Sung Jung throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor drives through and clinches with Sung Jung against the cage.
Taylor has Sung Jung pressed against the cage.
Taylor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taylor taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taylor has Sung Jung pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yap Taylor.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sung Jung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor clinches up with Sung Jung and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard and drags Sung Jung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sung Jung manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sung Jung can do to turn this around?
Taylor content to stall in guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yap Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chan Sung Jung's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sung Jung swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sung Jung wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Sung Jung has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Sung Jung manages to break the clinch.
Chan Sung Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sung Jung wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taylor passes into half guard.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
Taylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Yap Taylor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Sung Jung gets caught flat footed, as Taylor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sung Jung's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Yap Taylor just wasn't active enough.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sung Jung.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Sung Jung circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sung Jung wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taylor successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor controlling Sung Jung's posture.
Sung Jung tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Sung Jung wants to stand and escape but instead Taylor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chan Sung Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yap Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yap Taylor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yap Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yap Taylor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Winkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Commodore Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winkler's entrance music is Mortal Kombat. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Winkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Commodore Perry!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perry keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Perry slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winkler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winkler won't allow Perry to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Perry lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Winkler!
Winkler is desperately trying to improve his position but Perry has a good base and remains in mount.
Winkler holds on to Perry as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Perry stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Perry tries to clinch there but Winkler circles away.
Winkler loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winkler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winkler misses with a series of wild punches.
Winkler misses with a body shot.
Winkler slips a jab from Perry.
Winkler misses with a series of wild punches.
Winkler shoots in but Perry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winkler slips a straight right by Perry.
Winkler misses with a body shot.
Perry with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perry lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winkler. That did some damage!
Perry darts in and clinches Winkler up against the cage.
A short right from Perry.
A right hook to the body lands for Winkler.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Perry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winkler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perry lands a left hand.
Winkler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winkler is looking to break free of the clinch but Perry has double underhooks.
Perry lands an elbow that stopped Winkler in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Henry Winkler has been cut.
Winkler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Winkler managing to block the knees to the body from Perry.
A nice left hand lands by Perry.
Perry lands an elbow just above Winkler 's eye.
Perry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Perry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry throws a front kick aimed at Winkler's knee but Winkler avoids it well.
Perry lands a leg kick that knocks Winkler off balance momentarily.
Winkler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Perry misses the shot to the body.
Perry connects with a leg kick. Winkler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Commodore Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winkler throws a hook to the side of Perry's head but Perry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perry gets a clinch.
Perry takes a shot to the head.
Winkler misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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.
Winkler is trying to break the clinch but Perry has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Winkler as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winkler.
Perry throws a head punch that misses.
Perry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winkler or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Commodore Perry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Winkler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Perry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perry.
Winkler checks a low kick from Perry.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winkler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winkler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perry sprawls well. Perry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winkler gets slowly back to his feet.
Perry lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Winkler is rocked!
Winkler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Winkler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Winkler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perry lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Winkler falls backwards - clearly groggy! Perry dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Commodore Perry!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gay Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roderick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bomb might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Raining Men. Jenkins has chosen Uppercut--2pac as his entrance music. Gay Bomb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gay Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roderick Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bomb blocks the body kick.
Jenkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bomb.
Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Bomb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jenkins controlling the position for now.
Bomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomb stops Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bomb is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bomb landing punches.
Jenkins can't escape the position.
Jenkins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bomb seems to be looking for submissions.
Bomb misses with a head shot. Jenkins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Bomb showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jenkins wants to hit a switch here but Bomb passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jenkins there!
Bomb unloads with some shots from mount but Jenkins bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb avoids the attempt from Jenkins to control.
Bomb punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bomb misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomb punching from mount but Jenkins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jenkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bomb.
Bomb lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jenkins hang on?
Jenkins regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bomb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bomb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jenkins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to get back to is feet but Bomb passes into side control.
Bomb working the ground and pound.
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!
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Bomb in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bomb in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bomb trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bomb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Bomb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bomb lands a slapping body shot.
Bomb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bomb.
Bomb misses with a straight right.
Bomb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jenkins as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Bomb.
Bomb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jenkins under the eye.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bomb.
Bomb is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Bomb keeps moving and retains side control.
Jenkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jenkins tries to bench press Bomb off him but Bomb keeps the position.
Bomb in side control, throwing shots but Jenkins defends.
Gay Bomb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bomb is controlling him well.
Jenkins is not content to let Bomb control the position.
Bomb throwing strikes but Jenkins manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb manages to get back to half guard.
Jenkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bomb is looking to escape.
Bomb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bomb is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control the pace but Bomb is squirming around nicely.
Bomb can't escape the position.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomb is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bomb sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bomb is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bomb avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roderick Jenkins.
Bomb throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bomb is in Jenkins's guard.
Bomb looking to sit in guard and control but Jenkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Bomb 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Bomb dominated that second round.
That's time! Bomb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Bomb.
Bomb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bomb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bomb's knee momentarily.
Good exchange - Jenkins coming out on top.
Bomb shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Bomb misses with a wild body shot.
Bomb throws a lazy uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bomb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Jenkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Bomb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Jenkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jenkins tries to land a leg kick but Bomb saw it coming and moves away.
Bomb blocks a leg kick.
Gay Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb with a poor takedown
and Jenkins counters with a left and a right that stings Bomb.
Bomb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bomb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roderick Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Bomb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jenkins as he jumps to the side.
Roderick Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
Bomb is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bomb scoring well with a low kick there.
Bomb takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Bomb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jenkins.
Bomb misses with a low kick.
Bomb swings widly with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a left to the body.
Bomb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jenkins is staying active underneath Bomb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Bomb is very close to passing his half guard.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Bomb keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to control Bomb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jenkins avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roderick Jenkins.
Bomb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bomb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bomb content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roderick Jenkins.
I think Bomb 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gay Bomb!
A very excited looking Gay Bomb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neho Kipei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heavy Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neho Kipei has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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221 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neho Kipei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heavy Storm!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Storm.
Storm prevents Kipei from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm throws an elbow but Kipei slips to the side and avoids it well.
Storm fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Storm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kipei keeps working.
Kipei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Storm on the ground.
Storm goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kipei has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Storm but great work by Kipei.
Kipei cracks Storm with a big elbow.
Storm is trying to get back to half guard.
Kipei looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Storm is avoiding damage well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kipei connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kipei controls the position.
Kipei scoring with punches and elbows.
Storm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Storm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kipei defends well.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kipei defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kipei is in close to Storm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kipei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Storm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kipei throwing strikes but missing.
Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kipei throwing strikes from guard but Storm blocks nicely.
Kipei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kipei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kipei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Storm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kipei manages to get himself to full guard.
Storm prevents Kipei from getting back to his feet.
Storm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kipei wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Storm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm passes into half guard.
Storm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kipei is trying to stand.
Storm throws a strike but Kipei avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Storm wants to control from the top but Kipei keeps moving.
Storm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kipei's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Storm won't allow Kipei to get back to his feet.
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm trying to control but Kipei is working from the bottom.
Kipei has momentary wrist control but Storm slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Kipei is retaining full guard.
Kipei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heavy Storm 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.
Kipei misses with a takedown
and Storm counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kipei won't be happy with that.
Storm tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Storm.
Storm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kipei knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Storm working the ground and pound but Kipei is defending the strikes.
Storm working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Storm prevents Kipei from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm lands some shots froms side control.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kipei defending against the ground and pound.
Storm connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kipei some visible discomfort.
Storm throwing strikes but Kipei manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Storm regains half guard.
Kipei is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kipei is working away from the top position though.
Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Storm controls Kipei momentarily but Kipei frees himself.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kipei.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Kipei from controlling successfully.
Kipei postures up and lands a big shot to Storm's brow.
Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kipei trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kipei working some strikes from top position.
Kipei trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to strike off his back.
Kipei won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kipei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Storm is tightening it up a little... Kipei has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kipei reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kipei taps out! Nice BJJ there by Storm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Heavy Storm!
Heavy Storm really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that L.A. Elite Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Susumo Komota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brewster's choice of entrance music: Way of the Fist. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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194 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Susumo Komota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Brewster!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komota gets caught napping as Brewster dives in and scores a takedown. Komota manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Komota pulls Brewster in close to prevent any damage.
Komota keeping moving, preventing Brewster from controlling successfully.
Komota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brewster is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brewster tries to free his leg and advance position but Komota is retaining full guard.
Komota has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brewster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Komota is on top in guard.
Komota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brewster keeping moving, preventing Komota from controlling successfully.
Brewster working a defensive guard here.
Brewster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brewster is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewster tries to free his leg and advance position but Komota is retaining full guard.
Brewster throwing strikes from guard but Komota blocks nicely.
Brewster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Komota is keeping the position for now.
Brewster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brewster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brewster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Komota lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brewster!
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!
Komota cracks Brewster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Komota raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Komota connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brewster working to try and regain half guard.
Komota scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komota working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Chad Brewster has been cut.
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!
Brewster is looking to improve his position but Komota isn't that keen on the idea.
Brewster sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota works his way into full mount!
Brewster is in a horrible position here. Komota smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That has opened up Chad Brewster's cut even more.
Brewster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Komota wants to control the pace but Brewster is squirming around nicely.
Brewster working to try and regain half guard.
Komota trying to control but Brewster is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Susumo Komota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Brewster's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brewster tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Komota is able to avoid easily.
Brewster misses with a few strikes there.
Brewster throws a right and a left that Komota avoids nicely.
Brewster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Komota.
Brewster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Komota fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brewster scores with a shot to the body.
Komota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brewster.
Komota avoids the body shot from Brewster.
Susumo Komota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewster looks to land a left hand but Komota moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Brewster.
Brewster misses with an uppercut.
Komota manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brewster on his heels. He'll look to pass Brewster's guard now, I'm sure.
Brewster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brewster trying to control the position.
Komota trying to control but Brewster is working from the bottom.
Komota passes Brewster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brewster trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Komota manages to pass to mount!
Komota looking to control but Brewster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komota is really struggling to control Brewster but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brewster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Komota is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Brewster is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Brewster flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Komota anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Brewster and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Komota slips an arm under Brewster chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Komota has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Komota is squeezing on Brewster like an anaconda would it's prey. Brewster fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Susumo Komota!
A relieved looking Susumo Komota thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emilianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Alborosie - Kingston Town. Marshall has chosen KNOCK 'EM DEAD, KID! as his entrance music. Quinton Marshall will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Emilianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Emilianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emilianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshall stuns Emilianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emilianenko tries for a takedown but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Emilianenko looks to land a combination. Marshall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Emilianenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emilianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Emilianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Emilianenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emilianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emilianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Marshall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Emilianenko is just out of range.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marshall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marshall digs a good hook to Emilianenko's body.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall lands with a good body shot.
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Freddie Emilianenko has been cut.
Emilianenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marshall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emilianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Danga de danga de dang - Marshall scores with a four punch combination!
Marshall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall takes a swing at Emilianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emilianenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marshall tries to move into range but Emilianenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Marshall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emilianenko doesn't seem phased though.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Emilianenko moves out of range.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emilianenko.
Emilianenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Emilianenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Emilianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emilianenko in his tracks.
Emilianenko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Marshall takes a swing at Emilianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emilianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Emilianenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emilianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.
Marshall stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emilianenko misses with a straight left.
Emilianenko misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
Emilianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emilianenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marshall on the side of the head.
Emilianenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshall dips to his left and cracks Emilianenko with an uppercut!
Marshall has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Emilianenko misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall connects with a right hand. Emilianenko shakes it off.
Emilianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emilianenko tries to clinch up but Marshall circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emilianenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emilianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Marshall slips under a jab.
Marshall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Emilianenko.
Marshall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marshall scores with a body shot.
A left and a right from Emilianenko both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emilianenko closes the distance but Marshall moves to the side
and Marshall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Emilianenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Emilianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emilianenko connects with the punch.
Emilianenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emilianenko. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall throws a lazy right hand but Emilianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Emilianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emilianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emilianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Emilianenko tries to clinch but Marshall is having none of it.
Emilianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emilianenko. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emilianenko wants to clinch.
Emilianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emilianenko. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emilianenko looks to land a right hand but Marshall moved out of range.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Emilianenko.
Emilianenko takes one on the button.
Marshall lands a nice looking body shot.
Marshall blocks a jab.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Emilianenko.
Marshall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emilianenko misses with the combination.
A combination from Emilianenko does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Marshall.
Marshall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Emilianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emilianenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marshall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emilianenko throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
A big left from Emilianenko misses.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Marshall.
Emilianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emilianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Emilianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall slips under a jab from Emilianenko.
Marshall lands with a shot to the body.
Emilianenko throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Emilianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko forces Marshall back against the cage and clinches.
Emilianenko misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Marshall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emilianenko tries for a takedown but Marshall manages to get underhooks.
Marshall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emilianenkos head.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Emilianenko controls his hands.
Marshall gets through Emilianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emilianenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Emilianenko as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emilianenko.
Emilianenko has had enough of the clinch but Marshall keeps him there for the moment.
Emilianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emilianenko misses with some punches.
Marshall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilianenko working aggressively here.
Marshall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Emilianenko controls his hands.
Emilianenko effectively controlling the action here.
Emilianenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emilianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall is working Emilianenko over against the cage.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emilianenko's elbow.
Emilianenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Quinton Marshall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Freddie Emilianenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Marshall there.
Marshall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emilianenko.
Emilianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Marshall.
Emilianenko throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Emilianenko misses with a body shot
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Emilianenko scores with a jab. Marshall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emilianenko swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marshall.
Marshall connects with a body shot.
Emilianenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilianenko throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marshall works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Marshall there.
Emilianenko is rocked!
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Emilianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marshall closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Emilianenko! Marshall dives in looking to finish! Emilianenko is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Marshall!
A victorious Quinton Marshall 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 Shane Luger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luger comes to the cage accompanied by Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim. The key to victory for Shane Luger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Luger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexei Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Luger is just out of range.
Karelin slips under a jab from Luger.
Karelin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luger at a distance.
Luger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luger is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
Luger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Karelin blocks a leg kick.
Karelin walks into a straight right hand from Luger.
Karelin fails to land the takedown.
A slow jab from Karelin misses its intended target.
Karelin walks into a left hand.
Luger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karelin. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luger was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
Karelin throws the left hand but Luger avoids the punch easily.
Luger clinches.
Karelin is looking to break free of the clinch but Luger has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Luger to work.
Luger breaks from the clinch.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Luger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karelin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luger scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karelin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luger swings widly with a right hand
and Karelin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Luger tenderised Karelin's leg. Karelin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luger misses with a hook.
Karelin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Luger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luger throws a good cross that connects.
Luger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karelin at a distance.
Luger wants to land a leg kick but Karelin is out of range.
Shane Luger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karelin misses the body punch
and Luger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Luger slips the punch.
Karelin shoots in and bounces Luger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Luger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luger is one step ahead there.
Luger wants to stand but Karelin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Luger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Luger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Luger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Luger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karelin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luger is looking to stand up but Karelin isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Luger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
Luger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luger is looking to clinch.
Karelin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Karelin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karelin, pushing him back against the cage.
Luger has a couple of punches blocked by Karelin.
Luger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin can't break the clinch.
Luger has Karelin pressed against the cage, preventing Karelin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karelin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luger cracks the inside of Karelin's front leg.
Luger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karelin moves away.
Karelin misses the body punch
and Luger counters with a stiff right hand.
Luger throws a chopping leg kick but Karelin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karelin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shane Luger is winning the standup battle so far.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Luger scores with a leg kick.
Luger throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luger stuffs the takedown attempt from Karelin. Karelin gets slowly back to his feet.
Shane Luger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Karelin.
Luger feints and then cracks Karelin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karelin down.
Luger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luger doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Luger.
Karelin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karelin throws a hook to the side of Luger's head but Luger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Luger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karelin checks a leg kick.
Karelin misses with a shot to the body
and Luger counters with a nice leg kick.
Shane Luger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luger pinned against the cage. Luger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karelin is breathing heavily.
Luger lands a glancing blow to the side of Karelin's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Luger here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A lazy left from Luger finds it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Luger. Karelin shrugs it off though.
Decent striking displayed by Luger there.
Luger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luger throws a good cross that connects.
Luger cracks Karelin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Luger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karelin is rocked!
Luger throws a monster overhand right that drops Karelin! Luger follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Luger!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shane Luger thanked TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Poncjusz Zabawka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kung Chen enters the cage!
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149 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Poncjusz Zabawka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kung Chen!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen moves out of range of the body kick from Zabawka.
Zabawka throws a leg kick but Chen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chen misses with a wild body shot.
Chen rushes Zabawka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chen is working Zabawka over against the cage.
Zabawka avoiding damage as Chen throws knees to the body.
Chen with a knee to the head.
Chen tries a knee to the head but Zabawka blocks it.
Chen tries to land knees in the clinch but Zabawka avoids the damage to the body.
Zabawka blocks an elbow strike.
Chen landing knees to the head.
Chen missing with knees to the body.
Zabawka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zabawka.
Zabawka breaks from the clinch.
Chen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabawka misses with the body kick
and Chen counters with a low kick, right behind Zabawka 's knee.
Chen stuffs the takedown attempt from Zabawka. Zabawka gets slowly back to his feet.
Zabawka shoots and misses
and Chen counters with a leg kick.
Zabawka throws a lazy head kick
enabling Chen to counter with a crisp jab.
Zabawka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chen lands a head shot.
Poncjusz Zabawka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zabawka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chen is able to avoid easily.
Kung Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chen checks a leg kick.
Chen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka misses with a right hand
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
Chen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zabawka throws out the jab.
Chen lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Zabawka.
Chen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zabawka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poncjusz Zabawka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zabawka thows a leg kick but Chen checks it
and Chen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zabawka misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zabawka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen.
Nice cross by Chen.
Chen moves out of range of the body kick from Zabawka.
Chen avoids the body shot from Zabawka.
Zabawka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zabawka in particular looking to stall.
Chen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zabawka.
Zabawka wants to advance to full mount but Chen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zabawka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen wants to sweep but no luck.
Chen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zabawka looking to sit in guard and control but Chen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zabawka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Chen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A head kick by Zabawka misses
and Chen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zabawka swings widly with a right hand
letting Chen counter with a right hand.
Chen lunges at Zabawka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zabawka's hand.
Zabawka misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a left and a right that stings Zabawka.
Zabawka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen sprawls well. Chen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zabawka gets slowly back to his feet.
Chen throws a looping overhand right but Zabawka ducks down to avoid it.
Zabawka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zabawka scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zabawka misses with a body kick.
Zabawka is looking to wear down Chen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zabawka looks to land a right hand but Chen moved out of range.
Chen leaves Zabawka 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 Poncjusz Zabawka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zabawka avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zabawka. Chen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses the shot to the body.
Zabawka tries to land a front kick but Chen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zabawka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chen throws a hook but Zabawka blocks it.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Zabawka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zabawka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Chen.
Zabawka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zabawka throws a leg kick
and Zabawka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zabawka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zabawka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chen with a nice cross.
Kung Chen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chen walks into a left hand.
Zabawka throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
Zabawka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chen.
Chen tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zabawka. Chen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen rushes Zabawka and presses him up against the cage.
Chen prevents a body shot from Zabawka.
Chen prevents a body shot from Zabawka.
Zabawka is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen trying to land knees to the body.
Chen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zabawka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chen tries to land knees in the clinch but Zabawka avoids the damage to the body.
Chen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zabawka.
Zabawka avoiding damage as Chen throws knees 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!
Zabawka takes an elbow to the temple.
Zabawka is trying to force a seperation but Chen has the dominant position.
Chen trying to land knees to the body.
Zabawka misses with a body punch.
Chen lands a good knee to the midsection. Zabawka won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zabawka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chen lands a nice knee to the body.
Chen lands a good knee to the midsection. Zabawka won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zabawka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Chen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chen connects with the punch.
Zabawka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chen throws a series of punches but Zabawka avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Zabawka blocks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zabawka.
Chen throws a combination that misses
and Zabawka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chen avoids a kick to the body.
Kung Chen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen stuffs the takedown attempt from Zabawka. Zabawka gets slowly back to his feet.
Zabawka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Zabawka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chen scores with a leg kick.
Zabawka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
Zabawka throws a looping overhand right but Chen ducks down to avoid it.
Chen lands a high kick!
Chen checks a leg kick nicely.
Chen stuns Zabawka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen lands a nice hook to Zabawka's body. Zabawka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka misses with a jab to the body
and Chen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zabawka tried to score with a low kick but Chen checks it.
Zabawka throws a lazy body kick
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Poncjusz Zabawka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zabawka throws an off balance right hand
and Chen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zabawka misses with a leg kick
and Chen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zabawka thinking.
Zabawka fails with the takedown
and Chen counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poncjusz Zabawka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zabawka has his takedown stuffed
and Chen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zabawka at a distance.
Zabawka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zabawka misses with a takedown
and Chen counters with a series of strikes. Zabawka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zabawka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen.
Zabawka throws a body kick that misses
and Zabawka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown by Zabawka or perhaps it was just good defense by Chen which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zabawka tries to keep at a distance but Chen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kung Chen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a good knee to the midsection. Zabawka won't want to take too many of those.
Zabawka can't get the takedown.
Chen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen crunches a lovely knee into Zabawka's ribcage.
Chen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kung Chen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zabawka avoiding damage as Chen throws knees to the body.
Chen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zabawka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zabawka avoids it.
Chen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Chen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Chen!
After the fight, Kung Chen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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