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Mid Week Mayhem II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobus Venter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Holmes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kobus Venter's chin.
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198 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kobus Venter!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Venter.
Venter throws a hook but Holmes avoids it easily.
Jon Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Venter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holmes is in Venter's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Venter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venter manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Venter's guard.
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holmes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holmes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Venter dives on top into guard.
Holmes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holmes is on top in guard.
Venter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmes drops back looking for a leg! Venter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venter manages to kick Holmes off! Holmes jumps back into Venter's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Holmes seems to have locked his on tight now - Venter screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Holmes, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jon Holmes!
Jon Holmes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renfro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millar comes to the cage accompanied by Never Say Die. Michael Millar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Renfro's chin.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Millar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Renfro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millar avoids the body shot from Renfro.
Millar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Renfro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renfro clinches up with Millar and pushes him back against the cage.
Renfro breaks the clinch.
Millar wants to clinch.
Millar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Renfro circles away.
Millar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Renfro's waist but Renfro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Millar off to one side.
Millar throws a series of punches but Renfro moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Renfro. Those never looked like landing.
Millar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Renfro takes a step back to recover.
Jeremy Renfro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renfro defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Millar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renfro tries to bum rush Millar with a series of wild strikes but Millar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renfro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Millar, pushing him back against the cage.
Millar jumps guard but Renfro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Renfro lands a body shot.
Renfro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renfro gets a clinch.
Renfro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Millar can't fight it off and eventually Renfro manages to take the fight to the floor. Millar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Millar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Millar keeping moving, preventing Renfro from controlling successfully.
Renfro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renfro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Renfro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Renfro looking to sit in guard and control but Millar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Renfro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Millar gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renfro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Millar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Renfro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Millar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Renfro, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millar wants to stand but Renfro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Renfro trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Renfro trying to keep a closed guard but Millar is proving a slippery customer.
Renfro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Renfro wants to sweep but no luck.
Millar wants to control from the top but Renfro keeps moving.
Millar stopping the sweep attempt from Renfro.
Millar trying to control the position from guard on top but Renfro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Millar just wasn't active enough.
Millar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Millar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Renfro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Renfro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renfro. Millar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renfro takes a swing at Millar's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renfro digs a right hand into Millar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Millar's gas tank.
Renfro can't find room to land a body shot as Millar controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Renfro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Renfro misses.
Millar shoots in for a takedown but Renfro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renfro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Millar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renfro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Renfro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Renfro moves into range and clinches up with Millar.
Millar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Renfro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Millar has his takedown stuffed
and Renfro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renfro lands with a right hand.
Millar throws a head kick that misses.
Millar gets caught napping as Renfro dives in and scores a takedown. Millar manages to retain guard.
Renfro is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Renfro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Millar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Renfro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Renfro throwing strikes but missing.
Renfro cracks Millar with a solid left hand.
Millar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Renfro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Renfro throws a strike but Millar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renfro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Renfro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Millar defends well.
Renfro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Renfro misses with a head shot. Millar uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jeremy Renfro has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millar controls Renfro momentarily but Renfro frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Millar is on top in guard.
Millar wants to stand but Renfro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Renfro striking off his back but it's not causing Millar any problems.
Renfro striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Renfro working a defensive guard here.
Millar trying to control the position from guard on top but Renfro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renfro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Renfro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Millar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Michael Millar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Renfro moves away from the strike by Millar.
Renfro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Millar circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Renfro tries to close the distance and clinch but Millar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Renfro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renfro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Millar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Renfro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Renfro clinches up with Millar and pushes him back against the cage.
Renfro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Millar or not.
Millar jumps guard.
Renfro landing some decent shots from guard.
Renfro throwing strikes from guard but Millar blocks nicely.
Renfro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Renfro stopping the sweep attempt from Millar.
Renfro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Renfro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Renfro.
Renfro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Millar is trying to keep Renfro in close.
Renfro is looking to work some ground and pound but Millar has wrist control.
Renfro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Renfro throws a strike but Millar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Renfro striking off his back but it's not causing Millar any problems.
Renfro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Renfro trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renfro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Renfro wants to sweep here but Millar controlling him for the moment.
Renfro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Renfro trying to keep a closed guard but Millar is proving a slippery customer.
Renfro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Renfro working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renfro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Millar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millar with a nice head shot there.
Millar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Renfro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Millar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Millar trying to control the position from guard on top but Renfro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renfro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Renfro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Renfro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Renfro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Millar is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renfro has momentary wrist control but Millar slips an elbow through the middle.
Millar wants to control from the top but Renfro keeps moving.
Millar stopping the sweep attempt from Renfro.
Renfro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Millar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Renfro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Millar has managed to get both his arms back between Renfro's legs - danger averted.
Millar wanted to stand there but Renfro had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Renfro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Renfro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Renfro!
Jeremy Renfro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wa Sa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yugi Kantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fat Lip. 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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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wa Sa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yugi Kantana!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Sa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kantana blocks a head kick by Sa.
Sa misses with the combination.
Sa is looking to land body kicks.
Sa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kantana.
Sa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sa misses with a few strikes there.
Sa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sa misses with the combination.
Sa throws a series of punches but Kantana moves out of range.
Kantana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kantana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kantana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sa is trying to control Kantana's posture but Kantana avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sa is being controlled here.
Sa is not content to let Kantana control the position.
Kantana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kantana is trying to get an arm triangle but Sa is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantana trying to control the position but Sa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sa can't do much from the bottom here.
Sa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kantana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kantana has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantana is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sa!
Kantana looking for a guillotine here but Sa defends easily.
Sa lands a couple of elbows.
Kantana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sa landing with the ground and pound.
Kantana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sa manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sa wants to sweep here but Kantana controlling him for the moment.
Kantana looking to sit in guard and control but Sa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sa stands up over Kantana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kantana looking for a guillotine here but Sa defends easily.
Kantana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kantana has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sa is looking to defend but Kantana has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sa! Kantana pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yugi Kantana!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yugi Kantana made sure he mentioned L.A. Elite Clothing Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuaisiala Mirapthlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tuaisiala Mirapthlak has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tuaisiala Mirapthlak seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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274 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuaisiala Mirapthlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirapthlak feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hawk is working an open guard so Mirapthlak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hawk connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirapthlak closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mirapthlak stands up and beckons Hawk to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Mirapthlak.
Hawk forces his way into half guard.
Mirapthlak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawk's back!
Mirapthlak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mirapthlak looking for the choke from the back.
Mirapthlak patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mirapthlak looking for the RNC.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk breaks Mirapthlak's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mirapthlak keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Mirapthlak working for a triangle but Hawk defends it easily.
Mirapthlak is looking for a triangle but Hawk pushes his legs off easily.
Hawk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mirapthlak looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
Hawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mirapthlak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mirapthlak is breathing heavily.
Mirapthlak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hawk uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk is trying to get an arm triangle but Mirapthlak is defending well.
Hawk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mirapthlak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hawk off and has taken his back!
Mirapthlak looking for the choke from the back.
Mirapthlak looking to break Hawk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hawk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mirapthlak will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mirapthlak is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hawk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hawk trying to control the hands but Mirapthlak won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirapthlak is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hawk is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mirapthlak gets his way!
Hawk rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hawk tries to roll over but Mirapthlak keeps him under control.
Mirapthlak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawk defends it well.
Mirapthlak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mirapthlak stands up and beckons Hawk to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mirapthlak looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mirapthlak has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hawk. Oh but Mirapthlak has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hawk goes limp - he's gone! Mirapthlak jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tuaisiala Mirapthlak!
Tuaisiala Mirapthlak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards has chosen Meytal Cohen - Toxicity as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
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276 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Russel Richards!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards throws a hook but Dragon avoids it easily.
A jab from Dragon finds it's way through Richards's defenses.
Dragon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dragon needs to keep his hands up - Richards had a free shot at his head there.
Dragon misses with the combination.
Dragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Richards lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards tried to score with a low kick but Dragon checks it.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragon lands a nice looking body shot.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dragon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards lands with a straight right. Dragon didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Dragon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards misses with a few strikes there.
Dragon throws a series of punches but Richards moves out of range.
Dragon throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
Richards moves out of range as Dragon strikes.
Dragon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dragon moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dragon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Richards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richards rushes Dragon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dragon working hard to break the clinch.
Richards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richards lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Richards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards scores with a hook to the body.
Dragon is breathing heavily.
Richards lands an uppercut.
Dragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dragon has had enough of the clinch but Richards keeps him there for the moment.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
A short body shot lands from Richards as the two fighters clinch.
Richards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Richards lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richards pushes Dragon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Richards.
Richards lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Richards.
Richards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right handed body shot lands from Richards.
Richards working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Richards.
Dragon is rocked!
Richards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Oh Dragon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragon.
Dragon blocking some punches.
Richards working aggressively here.
Richards working aggressively here.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Richards throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragon.
Dragon seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Richards lands a left hand.
Richards taking a breather.
Richards unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dragon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Richards is unloading with more strikes now! Dragon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russel Richards!
A very excited looking Russel Richards 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jung Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Llama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung Sung could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Akira Llama's chin.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jung Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Llama!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llama.
Sung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Llama checks a low kick from Sung.
Llama dodges the punch combination from Sung.
Sung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sung avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick from Sung misses.
A right-left combo lands from Llama.
Llama misses with an uppercut. Sung saw that one coming.
Llama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Llama dodges the punch combination from Sung.
Sung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Llama avoids it really well and circles away.
Llama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sung's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sung misses with a series of wild punches.
Llama misses with a straight left.
Sung throws a series of punches but Llama avoids them all with ease.
Sung misses with a combination
and Llama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Llama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sung. Sung obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Llama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sung doesn't seem phased though.
Sung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Llama takes a swing at Sung's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llama.
Sung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sung throws a series of punches but Llama avoids them all with ease.
Llama throws a sloppy head kick and Sung moves out of range easily.
Sung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Llama throws out the jab.
Llama misses with a hook.
Llama with a nice cross.
Sung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Llama lands with a nice body punch.
Llama throws the left hand but Sung avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Llama checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llama.
Llama connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sung momentarily.
Llama misses with a hook. Sung ducked under it nicely.
Llama missing with a left hand there. Sung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llama tries to close the distance and clinch but Sung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sung ducks under a wild hook from Llama.
Llama closes the distance and clinches up with Sung, looking for a takedown. Llama pushes Sung against the cage but Sung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sung moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sung.
Sung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Llama misses.
Llama looks to land a right hand but Sung moved out of range.
Llama misses with a right hand
and Sung counters with an inside leg kick.
Llama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Llama misses with a lunging right hand
and Sung counters with an outside leg kick.
Sung looks for the body kick but Llama saw that one coming.
Sung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sung throws a chopping leg kick but Llama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Llama.
A jab from Llama misses.
Llama loads up on a big right hand but Sung slips the punch.
Sung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Llama.
Jung Sung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Llama.
Llama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sung's head.
Llama looks to land a left hand but Sung moved out of range nicely.
Llama 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Llama takes a swing at Sung's ribcage but misses.
Llama closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Llama swings widly with a right hand
and Sung counters with a three punch combo that has Llama backing up. Llama nods at Sung to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akira Llama will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Llama.
Llama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sung.
Sung clinches.
Llama misses with some punches.
Sung is working for takedown but Llama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Llama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Llama stops a takedown attempt from Sung.
Llama lands a hook that snaps the head of Sung backwards.
Sung wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jung Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llama working aggressively here.
Llama is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Llama working aggressively here.
Llama scores with a shoulder strike.
Sung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Llama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Llama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Llama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Llama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Llama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Llama lands with a right to the head.
Sung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sung looking for a takedown.
Sung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Llama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Llama.
Sung has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Llama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sung trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sung thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llama is in bad spot here.
Sung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sung is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Llama has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Llama controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sung missing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Llama.
Sung is persistently looking for the submission but Llama is defending it well.
Even with his hooks in, Sung manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Llama is trying to get back to his feet but Sung has full control of the position and if anything, Llama has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sung has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Llama! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sung gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jung Sung!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Loki Lazerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loki Lazerous has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Loki Lazerous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Austin Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowler looks to throw the jab but Lazerous is out of range.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown but Lazerous shows good takedown defense.
Fowler defending well as Lazerous loads up on a big left hand.
Lazerous throws a series of punches but Fowler moves out of range.
Fowler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fowler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lazerous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fowler.
Fowler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazerous manages to avoid it.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lazerous as he avoids it easily.
Fowler shoots in for a takedown but Lazerous shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Loki Lazerous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Fowler.
Lazerous connects with a jab.
It looks like Austin Fowler has been cut.
Fowler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lazerous scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Lazerous.
Fowler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fowler looking to score a takedown here. Lazerous is defending well but Fowler drives through and ends up in Lazerous's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fowler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fowler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lazerous 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazerous wants to stand and escape but Fowler is having none of it.
Fowler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fowler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazerous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fowler advances to half guard.
Fowler is keen to just control but Lazerous is a slippery customer.
Lazerous is looking to control Fowler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lazerous avoid being mounted?
Fowler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fowler moves into full mount! Lazerous won't be happy about that!
Fowler looking to control but Lazerous is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazerous is desperately trying to improve his position but Fowler has a good base and remains in mount.
Fowler scoring with strikes but Lazerous is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fowler throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fowler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lazerous's face.
Fowler unloading with bombs!
Fowler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fowler looking for a guillotine from mount but Lazerous is having none of it.
Fowler throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fowler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazerous defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fowler.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lazerous really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fowler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fowler working for a guillotine from mount but Lazerous is in no mood to give up.
Fowler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fowler postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lazerous bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Fowler and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Fowler!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Austin Fowler waved his t-shirt featuring Torment Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rambo Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calderon's entrance music is Sexy and I Know it. A fine choice. Kawajiri has chosen Ninja as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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242 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipe Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rambo Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Calderon blocks the strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calderon is working away from the top position though.
Calderon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Calderon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calderon is keen to just control but Kawajiri is a slippery customer.
Kawajiri wants to control but Calderon is keeping busy.
Kawajiri is not content to let Calderon control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kawajiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri shoots for a takedown but Calderon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Calderon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawajiri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calderon counters with a left and a right that stings Kawajiri.
Calderon darts in and clinches Kawajiri up against the cage.
Calderon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Calderon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawajiri has one foot on Calderon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Calderon swings for the body but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Calderon tries to clinch up but Kawajiri circles away and keeps his distance.
Calderon lands a lovely overhand right.
Calderon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawajiri. Kawajiri gets slowly back to his feet.
Felipe Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rambo Kawajiri.
Calderon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawajiri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kawajiri to the mat! Kawajiri manages to get full guard.
Calderon trying to control but Kawajiri is working from the bottom.
Kawajiri doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Calderon trying to control but Kawajiri is working from the bottom.
Calderon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawajiri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Calderon throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon prevents Kawajiri from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kawajiri dives on top into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Calderon holds on and takes a little breather.
Kawajiri is in close to Calderon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calderon trying to control the position.
Calderon wants to stand up but Kawajiri is controlling him.
Calderon keeping full guard, as Kawajiri tries to pass.
Kawajiri won't allow Calderon to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kawajiri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but Calderon keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawajiri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calderon keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.
Kawajiri wanted to stand there but Calderon had control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Calderon looks for the body kick but Kawajiri saw that one coming.
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.
Calderon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Calderon wants to control but Kawajiri is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Calderon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Calderon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kawajiri to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kawajiri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kawajiri fails with the takedown.
Calderon scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Calderon misses.
Calderon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kawajiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calderon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kawajiri or perhaps it was just good defense by Calderon which made him look bad.
Calderon throws out a loose jab but Kawajiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon with a jab.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calderon stuns Kawajiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kawajiri is breathing heavily.
Kawajiri gets tackled into the cage by Calderon. Calderon maintains the clinch.
Calderon controlling the action here for a moment.
Kawajiri gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Calderon regains guard.
Kawajiri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calderon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kawajiri throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawajiri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kawajiri throws a big elbow that misses.
Calderon is controlling Kawajiri's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri wanted to stand there but Calderon had control of the position.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but Calderon keeps moving.
Kawajiri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calderon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calderon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kawajiri shoots in looking for a takedown but Calderon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawajiri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Felipe Calderon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rambo Kawajiri.
Kawajiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawajiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Calderon.
Calderon throws a wild body kick that Kawajiri sees coming a mile off.
Kawajiri dives in and grabs Calderon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calderon pushes down on Kawajiri's head and hops out.
Calderon closes the distance and pushes Kawajiri back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Calderon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon misses with a punch to the body.
Calderon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawajiri backwards.
Calderon scores with a shot to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Kawajiri goes for a takedown attempt but Calderon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Calderon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Calderon.
Calderon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Calderon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kawajiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calderon.
A head kick misses from Kawajiri.
Calderon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Calderon tenderised Kawajiri's leg. Kawajiri is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderon wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calderon slaps away a takedown attempt from Kawajiri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kawajiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Rambo Kawajiri has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calderon misses with a body shot.
Calderon clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Calderon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rambo Kawajiri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Calderon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Felipe Calderon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Calderon 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.
Kawajiri keeping moving, preventing Calderon from controlling successfully.
Calderon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kawajiri wants to get back to his feet but Calderon passes into half guard.
Calderon is looking to take a break and control but Kawajiri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calderon stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Felipe Calderon just wasn't active enough.
Calderon throws a low kick but Kawajiri avoids it.
Kawajiri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calderon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawajiri throws a series of punches but Calderon moves out of range.
Calderon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawajiri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawajiri fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kawajiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawajiri walks into a stiff left hand from Calderon.
Calderon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kawajiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon scores with a nice head shot.
Calderon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kawajiri did well to prevent Calderon getting side control.
Calderon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawajiri can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawajiri tries to kick Calderon off but Calderon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kawajiri is not content to let Calderon control the position.
Kawajiri is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Calderon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kawajiri misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Calderon prevents Kawajiri from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Calderon wants to take a breather but Kawajiri is having none of it.
We're going to have a standup here because Felipe Calderon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kawajiri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calderon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawajiri scrambles back to his feet.
Kawajiri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calderon's waist but Calderon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawajiri off to one side.
Calderon drops Kawajiri with a left and a right! Oh, Kawajiri is hurt - Calderon dives into side control looking to finish!
Kawajiri is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calderon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kawajiri is still in real trouble! Can Calderon finish him?
Calderon avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kawajiri.
Calderon controlling the position from side mount.
Felipe Calderon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawajiri seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri is looking for a sweep.
Calderon working the ground and pound.
Calderon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kawajiri sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Calderon is working Kawajiri over with some ground and pound from side control.
Calderon is putting a hurting on Kawajiri here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kawajiri wants to get back to his feet.
Calderon controlling the position.
Rambo Kawajiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawajiri wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Calderon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calderon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Calderon!
During a confident post fight interview, Felipe Calderon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is baddest of the bad - rev. horton heat. Paulsen has chosen Papa Roach - Do or die as his entrance music. Speedy Atkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Speedy Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morten Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paulsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paulsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
A slow jab from Paulsen misses its intended target.
Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Paulsen.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins.
Paulsen has Atkins pressed against the cage.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Paulsen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
Paulsen breaks from the clinch.
Paulsen swings for the body but Atkins moves out of range.
Atkins clinches up with Paulsen and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Atkins.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulsen tries to break free but Atkins pushes him back against the cage.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paulsen has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
Good body shot from Atkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Paulsen lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Paulsen won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins pushes Paulsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulsen blocks an elbow strike.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
A short left from Atkins.
Atkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Paulsen tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulsen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulsen wants to break free but Atkins has control.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paulsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paulsen loads up on a big right hand but Atkins slips the punch.
Atkins throws a series of punches but Paulsen avoids them all with ease.
Atkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkins tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulsen.
Atkins tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Atkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Atkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Atkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Paulsen.
Atkins feints and then cracks Paulsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paulsen down.
Atkins throws a head kick that misses.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Paulsen circles away.
Paulsen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Paulsen.
Paulsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkins moves away.
Paulsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkins is just out of range.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Paulsen circles away.
Paulsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Paulsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Atkins.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paulsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paulsen throws out a loose jab but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins tries to clinch but Paulsen is having none of it.
Atkins avoids the body shot from Paulsen.
Atkins is looking to clinch but Paulsen is avoiding it.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulsen takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses.
Paulsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paulsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atkins. Atkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Atkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paulsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paulsen.
Paulsen lands with a nice body punch.
Atkins tries to clinch but Paulsen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Paulsen misses its intended target.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Paulsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paulsen misses with a body shot.
Paulsen takes a swing at Atkins's ribcage but misses.
Paulsen throws out a loose jab but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins tries to clinch
and Atkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Paulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Paulsen circles away.
Paulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Paulsen keeps it at a distance.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Paulsen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen throws a lazy uppercut
and Atkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paulsen thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Paulsen misses its intended target.
Paulsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Paulsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atkins is out of range and Paulsen settles back down.
Paulsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paulsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Paulsen manages to break the clinch.
Paulsen swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Atkins.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Atkins on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paulsen or not.
Paulsen blocking some punches.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Paulsen blocks an uppercut.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atkins tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins is pushing Paulsen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Atkins tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atkins.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Come on Atkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod.
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.
Paulsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paulsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Atkins.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but Paulsen blocks with his arms.
Paulsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Atkins gets an underhook and turns Paulsen into the cage.
Atkins throws a head punch that misses.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulsen tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Atkins lands a nice uppercut.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paulsen avoiding damage as Atkins throws knees to the body.
Atkins tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paulsen blocks it with crossed arms.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulsen managing to block the knees to the body from Atkins.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atkins as Paulsen tries to tie him up.
Atkins presses Paulsen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
Paulsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Atkins.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Paulsen lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paulsen.
Atkins tries to stall but Paulsen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paulsen gets through Atkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Speedy Atkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Paulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Paulsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Paulsen.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
Atkins tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins keeps control of Paulsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Atkins.
Paulsen slowing the pace effectively.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Paulsen fails to land.
Atkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paulsen up against the cage.
Paulsen avoiding damage as Atkins throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Atkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Atkins clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paulsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paulsen misses the shot to the body.
Paulsen lands a really nice looking cross but Atkins seems unphased.
Paulsen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulsen. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paulsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paulsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paulsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atkins blocks a jab.
Paulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkins is just out of range.
Paulsen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Atkins. Atkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paulsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkins blocks a jab.
Paulsen cracks Atkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulsen looks to land a left hand but Atkins moved out of range nicely.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Paulsen pushes him off.
Paulsen misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Paulsen pushes him off.
Atkins tries to clinch but Paulsen is having none of it.
Paulsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paulsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkins pushes Paulsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paulsen lands a left hand.
Atkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paulsen avoids it.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Paulsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Paulsen.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Paulsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Atkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Paulsen looking to slow down the pace here.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Paulsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Atkins tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins tries a body shot but Paulsen blocks it.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Paulsen lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins avoiding damage as Paulsen throws knees to the body.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Paulsen.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Paulsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Paulsen avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paulsen stalling in the clinch but Atkins improves position.
Paulsen tries to break the clinch but Atkins is controlling the position.
Paulsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Paulsen throws a low kick but Atkins avoids it.
Paulsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Paulsen circles away.
Nice body punch from Paulsen.
Atkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paulsen throws out the jab.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Paulsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Paulsen circles away.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paulsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulsen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paulsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paulsen counters with a left to the body.
Paulsen loads up on a big right hand but Atkins slips the punch.
Paulsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atkins doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paulsen swings for the body but Atkins moves out of range.
Atkins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paulsen checks it well.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Paulsen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atkins's sensitive parts.
Paulsen keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulsen. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Paulsen.
Paulsen with a nice cross.
Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Paulsen controls his hands.
Atkins tries to work over Paulsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paulsen lands an uppercut.
Paulsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Paulsen.
Atkins forces Paulsen back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen working aggressively here.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paulsen has had enough of the clinch but Atkins keeps him there for the moment.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulsen's elbow.
Morten Paulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paulsen.
Paulsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Paulsen controls the action.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paulsen misses with an elbow strike.
Atkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Paulsen blocks a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paulsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atkins is keeping busy.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Atkins.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Paulsen up against the cage.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Atkins.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speedy Atkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paulsen lands with a left to the head.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Speedy Atkins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Speedy Atkins!
In his post fight interview, Speedy Atkins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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