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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Strongback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buffalo Ushijima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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245 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lou Strongback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buffalo Ushijima!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strongback scores with a jab.
Strongback gets tackled into the cage by Ushijima. Ushijima maintains the clinch.
Ushijima is trying to push Strongback away but Strongback has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strongback blocks a body shot from Ushijima.
Ushijima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strongback lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Strongback.
It looks like Buffalo Ushijima has been cut.
Ushijima drives through and clinches with Strongback against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strongback avoids a wild elbow strike from Ushijima.
Ushijima is trying to break free.
Strongback wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ushijima is trying to stall.
Ushijima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ushijima rushes Strongback and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ushijima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strongback's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongback just misses with a punch to the body.
Ushijima throws a series of punches but Strongback moves out of range.
Strongback drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Strongback landing a few strikes.
Ushijima is looking for a sweep.
Strongback lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Strongback is putting a hurting on Ushijima here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strongback is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ushijima will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Strongback thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strongback working the ground and pound.
That has opened up Buffalo Ushijima's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ushijima is working to avoid the ground and pound but Strongback connects with a decent elbow.
The cut above Buffalo Ushijima's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Strongback working the ground and pound from side control.
Strongback 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.
Strongback scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ushijima to see if he's OK.
Ushijima is rocked!
Buffalo Ushijima's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buffalo Ushijima's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lou Strongback!
Lou Strongback bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Bryan Batungbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Assis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Assis's choice of entrance music: Falling Slowly. Jacob Bryan Batungbakal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kimbo Assis's chin.
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265 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Assis!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assis wants to clinch but Batungbakal slips to the side
and Batungbakal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batungbakal throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Batungbakal.
Batungbakal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Batungbakal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batungbakal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Batungbakal as Assis shoots in.
Batungbakal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Batungbakal looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Batungbakal backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Assis's temple! It sends Assis violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Batungbakal celebrates and the doctors try to help Assis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jacob Bryan Batungbakal waved his t-shirt featuring Condemned's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wszebor Swiatlovod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meogeedo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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202 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wszebor Swiatlovod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meogeedo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swiatlovod fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Swiatlovod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wszebor Swiatlovod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Machida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swiatlovod.
Swiatlovod misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swiatlovod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiatlovod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Swiatlovod.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swiatlovod.
Swiatlovod's corner calls for a 1-2. Swiatlovod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machida moves out of range as Swiatlovod strikes.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Swiatlovod misses its intended target.
Swiatlovod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swiatlovod throws out the jab.
Machida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Swiatlovod looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wszebor Swiatlovod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Swiatlovod.
Swiatlovod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swiatlovod misses with a straight left.
Swiatlovod looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Swiatlovod content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod is keen to just control but Machida is a slippery customer.
Swiatlovod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swiatlovod looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Swiatlovod with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Swiatlovod lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machida wants to control but Swiatlovod is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod is taking a breather. Machida 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.
Swiatlovod lands strikes from half guard.
Swiatlovod is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machida trying to control from the bottom.
Swiatlovod winds up and cracks Machida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida is not content to let Swiatlovod control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wszebor Swiatlovod dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida defending well as Swiatlovod loads up on a big left hand.
Swiatlovod dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Swiatlovod throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swiatlovod showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swiatlovod throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Machida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Swiatlovod from controlling successfully.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiatlovod lands a couple of digs.
Swiatlovod looking to pass the guard.
Swiatlovod not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Swiatlovod won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Machida controls Swiatlovod momentarily but Swiatlovod frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swiatlovod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Swiatlovod, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Swiatlovod against the cage but Swiatlovod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swiatlovod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swiatlovod fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wszebor Swiatlovod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Swiatlovod which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Swiatlovod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swiatlovod somewhat.
Swiatlovod fails with a takedown attempt.
Machida is looking to clinch but Swiatlovod is avoiding it.
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.
Swiatlovod tries to bum rush Machida with a series of wild strikes but Machida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swiatlovod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Swiatlovod.
Swiatlovod misses with a combination
and Machida counters with a shoot takedown. Swiatlovod fights it but they end up in guard.
Swiatlovod trying to control the position.
Machida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Swiatlovod dives on top into guard.
Swiatlovod postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swiatlovod defends well.
Machida is trying to keep Swiatlovod in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wszebor Swiatlovod dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida wants to clinch up but Swiatlovod keeps it at a distance.
Machida tries to sprawl but Swiatlovod drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Swiatlovod lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swiatlovod missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiatlovod sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Swiatlovod'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.
Machida tries to roll over but Swiatlovod keeps him under control.
Machida is refusing to be controlled, as Swiatlovod sits in half guard.
Machida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swiatlovod scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod is thwarting Machida's attempts to control the position.
Wszebor Swiatlovod overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swiatlovod winds up and cracks Machida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swiatlovod trying to control the pace.
Swiatlovod with the ground and pound but Machida uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiatlovod passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Swiatlovod moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Machida is looking to reverse the position.
Machida is working to avoid the ground and pound but Swiatlovod connects with a decent elbow.
Swiatlovod scoring with punches from side control.
Meogeedo Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swiatlovod looks up at the clock and then as Machida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Swiatlovod smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
Machida takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida sneaks back into half guard.
Wszebor Swiatlovod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to hold on to Swiatlovod's head to control him but Swiatlovod postures up.
Swiatlovod sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machida is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swiatlovod jumps into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Swiatlovod happy to just control the position for now.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wszebor Swiatlovod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swiatlovod 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wszebor Swiatlovod!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jubal Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jubal Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith checks a low kick from Sackett.
Sackett throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Smith misses.
Jubal Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Sackett's torso.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Sackett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Sackett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sackett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Sackett moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Sackett tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Sackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Smith motions for Sackett to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sackett has time to react.
Sackett has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith wants to break free but Sackett has control.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sackett misses with a knee strike.
Sackett missing with knees to the body.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Smith feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sackett's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Sackett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Sackett misses.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Smith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sackett takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Sackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jubal Sackett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Sean Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith blocks a jab.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sean Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Sackett blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Sackett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Sackett slips the punch.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett lands the left hand.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Sackett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Smith down.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sackett tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett wants to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sackett is out of range.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Sackett tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Sackett blocks the body kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to work over Sackett's front leg with a kick but Sackett checks it.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett clinches with his opponent.
Sackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries to circle away but Sackett has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sackett misses with a knee to the head.
Sackett misses with a knee strike.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sackett has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jubal Sackett dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Smith tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Sackett checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Sackett misses with a knee strike.
Sackett looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Sackett will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That kick from Smith tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sackett misses with a leg kick.
Sackett has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Sackett has the dominant position.
Sackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Sackett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Sackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Sean Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett missing with knees to the body.
Sackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Sackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Sackett.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Sackett lands a high kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Sackett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith tries to work over Sackett's front leg with a kick but Sackett checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Sackett thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith thumps Sackett with a low kick.
Smith throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
Jubal Sackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sackett throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a body kick.
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!
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sackett checks it well.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Sackett lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sackett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 Jubal Sackett.
Well Sackett 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubal Sackett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Adamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frankie Russo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamson tries to clinch there but Russo circles away.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adamson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russo.
Adamson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adamson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adamson is looking to clinch but Russo is avoiding it.
Adamson tries to clinch up.
Russo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adamson moves into the clinch successfully.
Russo goes for a takedown attempt but Adamson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo misses with a wild combination.
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamson throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adamson circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Russo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adamson tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo fails to land the takedown.
Adamson slips under a jab.
Russo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adamson rushes Russo and presses him up against the cage.
Adamson breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Russo misses.
Russo takes a swing at Adamson's ribcage but misses.
Russo throws a nice looking combination but Adamson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adamson wants to clinch.
Adamson tries to clinch but Russo is having none of it.
Russo misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson fails with the takedown
and Russo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adamson tries to clinch but Russo is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adamson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adamson has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
Russo scoring with some ground and pound.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo stops Adamson from standing up.
Russo wants to control from the top but Adamson keeps moving.
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russo stops Adamson from standing up.
Adamson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adamson tries to strike from the bottom.
Adamson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russo is aware though and is defending well.
Adamson keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Adamson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Russo won't allow Adamson to sweep him here.
Russo postures up in Adamson's guard and throws a big left but Adamson blocks it.
Adamson has his foot on Russo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Russo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo working some strikes from top position.
Russo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adamson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Russo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adamson is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Russo lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adamson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Russo distracts Adamson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Russo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Russo throws a right hand that misses
and Adamson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Adamson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Russo.
Russo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adamson counters by clinching up.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russo is looking for a takedown.
Adamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adamson connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Frankie Russo has been cut.
Adamson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adamson landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo avoiding damage as Adamson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Adamson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamson obliges.
Adamson scores a nice knee to the body.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Adamson is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Craig Adamson.
Russo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adamson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russo pinned against the cage. Russo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adamson throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Adamson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adamson tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adamson tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo misses with a combination
and Adamson counters with a big head kick but Russo shrugs it off.
Russo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson dodges the punch combination from Russo.
Adamson clinches up with Russo and pushes him back against the cage.
Russo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Craig Adamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Russo.
Russo avoiding damage as Adamson throws knees to the body.
Russo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adamson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamson moves out of range as Russo strikes.
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adamson moves in looking to clinch but Russo pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a series of punches but Adamson moves out of range.
Adamson scores with a head kick. Russo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Russo is rocked!
Adamson moves into the clinch.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamson finish him?
Adamson working the clinch nicely. Russo is working for position but Adamson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Russo crumples up against the cage and Adamson lands two more shots before the ref can save Russo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Craig Adamson!
Craig Adamson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Ritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'll be Back. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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202 lbs
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25
196 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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, Ollie Ritch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Kent!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ritch.
Ritch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritch connects with a high kick.
It looks like Peter Kent has been cut.
Kent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ritch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Ritch ducks down to avoid it.
Kent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ritch doesn't seem bothered though.
Ritch swings widly with a right hand
and Ritch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ritch swats away the attempt to clinch by Kent.
Kent moves in looking to clinch but Ritch pushes him off.
Kent lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritch misses with a head kick.
Ritch lands a jab to the head.
A left lands for Ritch.
Ritch throws a good cross that connects.
Kent moves into the clinch successfully.
Kent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ritch throws a right hand that Kent ducks under and follows up with a left that Kent also avoids with ease.
Kent takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent lands with a nice combination. Ritch backs away looking to recover.
Ritch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kent circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Ritch.
A head kick misses from Ritch.
Ritch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kent doesn't seem bothered though.
Ritch tries to keep at a distance but Kent has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ritch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kent connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ritch's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kent moves into the clinch.
Kent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ritch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Kent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ritch lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent tries to bum rush Ritch with a series of wild strikes but Ritch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kent takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ritch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kent digs a good hook to Ritch's body.
Peter Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ritch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
A slow jab from Kent misses its intended target.
Ritch tries to land a front kick but Kent steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kent takes a swing at Ritch's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Kent.
Kent just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent lands a nice hook to Ritch's body. Ritch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kent is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ritch rather than just go for the knockout.
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kent manages to avoid it.
Ritch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kent tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Ritch as Kent shoots in.
Kent blocks a head kick by Ritch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ritch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Ritch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritch.
Ritch clobbers Kent with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ritch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kent fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kent swings for the body but Ritch moves out of range.
Kent blocks a head kick by Ritch.
Ritch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt - Ritch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ritch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ritch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kent. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Ritch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ritch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritch moves out of range of the strikes.
Ritch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ritch's corner calls for a 1-2. Ritch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back 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!
Ritch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kent.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kent misses with a left hand
enabling Ritch to counter with a crisp jab.
Kent dodges the punch combination from Ritch.
Ritch ducks under a wild hook from Kent.
Ritch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
Ritch scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ritch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ritch throws a sloppy head kick and Kent moves out of range easily.
Ritch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ritch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Kent will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Kent's cut.
That's time! Ritch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Kent. No joy for Ritch on that attempt.
Ritch misses with a right hand
and Kent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ritch throws a series of punches but Kent avoids them all with ease.
Kent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Ritch finds it's way through Kent's defenses.
Good shot there by Kent.
Ritch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ritch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kent.
Ritch scores with a jab. Kent acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kent slips a jab and a cross from Ritch.
Peter Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ritch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Kent. That snapped Ritch's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent misses with a two punch combination.
Ritch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kent throws a body punch but Ritch moves out of range.
Ritch throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritch slips a straight right by Kent.
Kent slips a straight right by Ritch.
Kent checks a low kick from Ritch.
Ritch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kent on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kent lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left lands for Kent.
Kent connects with a single shot there.
Ritch is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritch misses with a head kick.
Oh Ritch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kent cracks Ritch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ritch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ritch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ritch seems to have got his legs back now.
Ritch looks to land a left hand but Kent moved out of range nicely.
Kent throws a jab when Ritch was well out of range.
Ritch shoots in looking for a takedown. Kent tries to sprawl out of it but Ritch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritch misses with a looping left.
Ritch misses with a body shot
and Kent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ritch moves away from the strike by Kent.
Ritch moves away from the strike by Kent.
Ritch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kent blocks a jab.
Kent slips under a jab from Ritch.
Kent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ritch.
Ritch misses with a looping left.
Ritch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kent momentarily.
Ritch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ollie Ritch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kent moves away from the strike by Ritch.
Kent jabs at Ritch's body.
Kent has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent lands an uppercut.
Kent stalling the fight.
Ritch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kent's efforts to push away.
Kent'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.
Kent manages to break the clinch.
Kent missing with a left hand there. Ritch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ritch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kent. No joy for Ritch on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Ritch.
Kent swings for the body but Ritch moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent misses with a double jab.
Kent lands a head shot.
Kent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ritch.
Ritch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kent takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kent tries to close the distance and clinch but Ritch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kent scores with a hook to the body. Ritch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ritch throws a sloppy head kick and Kent moves out of range easily.
Kent takes a swing at Ritch's ribcage but misses.
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!
Kent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kent slips a jab from Ritch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ritch walks into a straight right hand from Kent.
Kent sizes up Ritch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ritch misses with an uppercut. Kent saw that one coming.
Ritch throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Kent's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kent thows a body shot but no joy.
Ritch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kent connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kent fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritch tries to clinch up but Kent circles away and keeps his distance.
Ritch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kent throws an overhand right that lands on Ritch's shoulder, as Ritch tries to avoid the shot.
Ritch has a takedown stuffed.
Ritch lands a head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Ritch there.
Kent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ritch scores with a jab.
Kent moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ritch is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent is struggling to control the position.
Ritch breaks from the clinch.
Kent takes a swing at Ritch's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kent!
Ritch misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Ritch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ritch takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Kent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kent scores with the left hand. Ritch knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Kent misses the target.
A big left from Ritch misses.
Ritch with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ritch misses its intended target.
Kent misses with a straight left.
Kent thows a body shot but no joy.
Ritch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kent throws out the jab.
Ritch tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kent.
Ritch shoots in looking for a takedown. Kent tries to sprawl out of it but Ritch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kent throws a jab when Ritch was well out of range.
Ritch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kent blocks the body kick.
Ritch misses with a body shot.
Kent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kent's head.
Kent avoids the head kick by Ritch.
Ritch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kent lands with a nice body punch.
Ritch tries a head kick but it misses.
Kent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritch.
Kent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kent loads up on a big right hand but Ritch slips the punch.
Ritch misses with an uppercut. Kent saw that one coming.
Kent throws a nice looking combination but Ritch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kent has managed to clinch.
Ritch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kent breaks from the clinch.
Ritch lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Ritch there.
Peter Kent is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritch misses with the combination.
Kent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ritch throws out the jab.
Kent has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Ritch.
Kent swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ritch to counter with a crisp jab.
Ollie Ritch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by Kent. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kent.
Ritch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kent checks the leg kick.
Kent ducks under a wild hook from Ritch.
Kent scores with a jab. Ritch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kent scores with a hook to the body. Ritch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ritch ducks right into an uppercut from Kent.
Ritch throws a lazy uppercut
and Kent counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ritch thinking.
Kent wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kent misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Kent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kent 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 Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Kent!
Peter Kent decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mao Zedong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright checks a low kick from Zedong.
Zedong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Zedong settles back down.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright wants to clinch
and Zedong counters with a body kick that stops Wright in his tracks momentarily.
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zedong.
Zedong tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright is looking to clinch.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zedong is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Zedong circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zedong sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zedong is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zedong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Zedong blocks nicely.
Zedong is looking to stand up but Wright isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
Zedong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wright wants to control from the top but Zedong keeps moving.
Zedong working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mao Zedong.
Wright fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Zedong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zedong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zedong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Zedong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zedong takes the fight into the clinch.
Zedong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zedong working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zedong working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zedong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wright is pressing down on Zedong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Zedong from controlling successfully.
Zedong being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zedong controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mao Zedong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown. Zedong tries to sprawl out of it but Wright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zedong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zedong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zedong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zedong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zedong feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Zedong wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zedong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Zedong shoots in for a double leg but Wright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zedong circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mao Zedong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Zedong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zedong swinging wildly here.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zedong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zedong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wright backs up against the cage.
Zedong misses with the combination.
Zedong misses with a head kick.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zedong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wright lands with a cross.
Zedong wants to land a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zedong after a bit of a struggle.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong leaves Wright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anthony Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch but Zedong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zedong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zedong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zedong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright is looking to clinch.
Wright tries to clinch but Zedong moves out of range.
Zedong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright moves out of range as Zedong throws a body kick.
Wright tries to clinch but Zedong is having none of it.
Zedong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zedong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong misses with a double jab.
Zedong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zedong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zedong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright has closed the distance and engaged Zedong in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright is pressed up against the cage. Zedong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wright down to the mat. Wright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wright blocks a head kick by Zedong.
Zedong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mao Zedong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright tries to clinch but Zedong is having none of it.
Zedong gets tackled into the cage by Wright. Wright maintains the clinch.
Zedong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zedong tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright is looking to wear down Zedong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zedong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wright tries to clinch but Zedong is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zedong circles away from the clinch attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zedong enables Wright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zedong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zedong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wright gets to his feet. Zedong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Zedong moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Zedong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zedong can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong taking a bit of punishment here - Wright scoring with strikes.
Wright grinds an elbow into Zedong's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright trying to control the position but Zedong is working away.
Anthony Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Wright dominated that second 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.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Zedong.
Zedong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright is looking to clinch.
Wright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zedong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zedong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zedong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zedong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright tries to clinch but Zedong moves out of range.
Zedong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zedong fails with a takedown attempt.
Wright gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is looking for a takedown.
Zedong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zedong throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
Zedong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Anthony Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mao Zedong.
Wright tries to clinch but Zedong moves away
and Zedong counters with a head kick.
Zedong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zedong wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zedong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zedong as he jumps to the side.
Wright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zedong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zedong fails to land the takedown.
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zedong wants to control but Wright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Zedong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zedong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zedong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Zedong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zedong trying to control from the bottom.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Zedong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zedong taking some punishment here, with Wright in his half guard.
Zedong is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zedong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright wants to clinch up but Zedong keeps it at a distance.
Zedong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright wants to clinch up but Zedong keeps it at a distance.
Zedong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright wants to clinch.
Wright tries to clinch
and Zedong counters with a right hand to the body.
Zedong throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright tries to clinch up but Zedong circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Wright clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zedong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zedong wants a takedown but no success here.
Zedong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wright after a bit of a struggle.
Wright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zedong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Zedong is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Wright misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Zedong.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zedong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright tries to clinch but Zedong moves out of range.
Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zedong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zedong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zedong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright throws a push kick but Zedong slaps the foot to one side.
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wright is trying to trip Zedong. He has hold of a leg but Zedong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wright persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zedong working a defensive guard here.
Zedong keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong trying to control the position.
Zedong has his hands on Wright's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zedong keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mao Zedong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zedong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright forces Zedong back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zedong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright breaks the clinch.
Zedong tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zedong tries a head kick but it misses.
Wright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zedong enables Wright to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zedong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zedong controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Zedong 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.
Wright passes Zedong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wright lands a nice short elbow.
Zedong trying to hold on to Wright's head to control him but Wright postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wright lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Zedong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Wright had his way with Mao Zedong in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A combination from Zedong does no damage.
Wright walks into a jab.
Wright avoids a kick to the body.
Wright tries to clinch but Zedong is having none of it.
Wright tries to clinch but Zedong moves away
and Zedong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zedong.
Zedong tries for a takedown but Wright manages to get underhooks.
Zedong prevents the takedown attempt.
Zedong is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zedong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zedong prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wright gets underhooks to prevent Zedong's takedown attempt.
Anthony Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mao Zedong.
Wright has Zedong pressed against the cage, preventing Zedong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zedong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zedong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zedong gets caught napping as Wright dives in and scores a takedown. Zedong manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright chips away with some ground and pound.
Zedong trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
Wright passes into half guard.
Zedong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wright not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anthony Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zedong is looking to get back to is feet but Wright passes into side control.
Zedong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wright.
Zedong is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Wright is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zedong will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zedong tries to improve position but can't.
Wright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mao Zedong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Zedong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zedong is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zedong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wright is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wright 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Wright!
Anthony Wright retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Anthony Wright 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Garelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garelli comes to the cage accompanied by Patriarch on a Vespa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
184 lbs
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184 lbs
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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
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Garelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garelli keeps the fight on the outside.
Garelli moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Garelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garelli shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Garelli.
Garelli is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garelli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Garelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garelli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garelli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
Garelli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryan is defending well.
Garelli lands a shoulder strike.
Ryan pulls guard successfully.
Ryan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Garelli is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garelli reaches up and holds on to Ryan to control the position.
Ryan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ryan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Garelli is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garelli wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ryan.
Ryan trying to control but Garelli is having none of 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!
Ryan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garelli is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garelli hang on?
Garelli is trying desperately to improve position.
Garelli is working hard here to advance position.
Garelli is bucking up trying to escape but Ryan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ryan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ryan avoids the attempt from Garelli to control.
Ryan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan landing shots from mount.
Garelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Garelli is rocked!
Ryan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Garelli scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ryan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ryan stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Ryan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Obed Flying Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susumo Komota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Obed Flying Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Susumo Komota!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flying Fox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flying Fox staying out of range there.
Flying Fox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Komota on the side of the head.
Komota misses with a head kick.
Komota throws a jab when Flying Fox was well out of range.
Flying Fox throws a chopping leg kick but Komota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flying Fox moves away from the strike by Komota.
Flying Fox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Komota.
Komota looks to throw the jab but Flying Fox is out of range.
Komota takes a swing at Flying Fox's ribcage but misses.
Flying Fox swinging wildly here.
Flying Fox throws a sloppy body shot
and Komota counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Flying Fox misses.
Komota works the jab nicely.
Flying Fox looks to clinch
and Komota counters with a nice uppercut.
Komota fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flying Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Flying Fox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Komota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flying Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flying Fox moves away from the strike by Komota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox's corner calls for a 1-2. Flying Fox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Komota lands.
Komota's corner calls for a 1-2. Komota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Komota ducks under a wild hook from Flying Fox.
Komota 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.
Komota takes one on the button.
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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Komota misses with a shot to the body
and Flying Fox counters with an inside leg kick.
Komota throws a lazy right hand but Flying Fox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Komota displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komota.
Flying Fox defending well as Komota loads up on a big left hand.
Komota shoots for a double leg takedown but Flying Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Komota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Komota checks a leg kick nicely.
Flying Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Komota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - Flying Fox scores with a four punch combination!
Komota throws an overhand right that lands on Flying Fox's shoulder, as Flying Fox tries to avoid the shot.
Flying Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Komota throws a series of punches but Flying Fox avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Komota - just one landing.
Flying Fox tries to land a leg kick but Komota saw it coming and moves away.
Flying Fox missing with a left hand there. Komota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Komota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Komota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flying Fox throws out the jab.
Komota throws a hook but Flying Fox blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flying Fox motions for Komota to come forward. Flying Fox throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Komota misses with a double jab.
Komota throws a body punch but Flying Fox moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Susumo Komota will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Komota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flying Fox misses with a hook
and Komota counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Komota.
Komota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flying Fox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Komota advances position into side control!
Flying Fox is not content to let Komota control the position.
Flying Fox is trying to escape the position but Komota is controlling the position.
Komota works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Komota misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komota working the ground and pound but Flying Fox is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota misses with the ground and pound.
Flying Fox tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Komota presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Komota trying to control but Flying Fox is having none of it.
Komota controlling his opponent.
Komota looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Flying Fox taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komota trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Komota lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komota working for a guillotine from mount but Flying Fox is in no mood to give up.
Komota looking to control and managing it successfully.
Komota raining down shots from the mount!
Flying Fox can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komota controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flying Fox is looking to improve his position but Komota isn't that keen on the idea.
Komota lands a heavy elbow.
Flying Fox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Komota breaks from Flying Fox's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komota looking to control but Flying Fox is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Susumo Komota has got the better of the ground game so far.
Komota looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Komota lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four 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!
Flying Fox really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Komota thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Komota wants to control the pace but Flying Fox is squirming around nicely.
Flying Fox avoids a series of strikes thrown by Komota.
Komota controlling his opponent.
Flying Fox is desperately trying to improve his position but Komota has a good base and remains in mount.
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 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Komota thows a body shot but no joy.
Flying Fox looks to land a left hand but Komota moved out of range nicely.
Komota gets tackled into the cage by Flying Fox. Flying Fox maintains the clinch.
Komota avoids the elbow strike from Flying Fox, against the cage.
Flying Fox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Komota.
Flying Fox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Komota blocks the elbow strike.
Komota is trying to push Flying Fox away but Flying Fox has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota can't get the takedown.
Komota tries to pull guard but Flying Fox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Obed Flying Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Susumo Komota.
Flying Fox creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Komota's defenses.
Komota has Flying Fox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flying Fox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Komota jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flying Fox walks away with a smile on his face. Komota gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flying Fox tries to clinch but Komota is having none of it.
Komota takes a swing at Flying Fox's ribcage but misses.
Komota throws the left hand but Flying Fox avoids the punch easily.
Flying Fox tries to clinch but Komota is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox misses with a looping left.
Komota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flying Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Flying Fox throws a solid leg kick but Komota takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Flying Fox.
Komota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Susumo Komota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flying Fox tries to clinch there but Komota circles away.
Flying Fox tries to bum rush Komota with a series of wild strikes but Komota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flying Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flying Fox throws a body punch but Komota moves out of range.
Komota takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komota throws a leg kick that misses.
Komota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flying Fox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Komota keeps the fight on the outside.
Komota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flying Fox thows a body shot but no joy.
Komota fails with a takedown attempt.
Komota shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Flying Fox counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox throws a right hand that Komota ducks under and follows up with a left that Komota also avoids with ease.
Flying Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Susumo Komota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flying Fox throws a shot to the body.
Komota shoots and misses
and Flying Fox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Susumo Komota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Komota lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Komota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obed Flying Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flying Fox looks to throw the jab but Komota is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komota misses with a looping left.
Komota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Flying Fox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Komota scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obed Flying Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Komota has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ikuhisa Minowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tirawit Kokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
200 lbs
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28
185 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikuhisa Minowa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tirawit Kokin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minowa shoots for a takedown but Kokin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minowa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Minowa misses with a double jab.
Kokin lands a lovely overhand right.
Minowa misses with a hook
and Kokin counters with a body kick.
Kokin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikuhisa Minowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokin avoids the body shot from Minowa.
Kokin lands with an overhand left.
Kokin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minowa.
Minowa connects with a right hand. Kokin shakes it off.
Kokin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kokin as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Minowa.
Minowa tries to bum rush Kokin with a series of wild strikes but Kokin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minowa misses with a double jab.
Minowa shoots and misses
and Kokin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Minowa.
Kokin forces Minowa back against the cage and clinches.
Minowa is trying to drag Kokin to the mat but Kokin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kokin has Minowa pressed against the cage, preventing Minowa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kokin lands a nice hook to Minowa's body. Minowa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kokin moves in looking to clinch but Minowa pushes him off.
Minowa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kokin as he jumps to the side.
Tirawit Kokin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minowa throws a looping overhand right but Kokin ducks down to avoid it.
Minowa misses with a double jab.
Kokin 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kokin lands a right hook to the body.
Minowa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kokin as he jumps to the side.
Kokin misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minowa throws out the jab.
Minowa blocks a head kick by Kokin.
Minowa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kokin swivels and escapes.
Minowa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kokin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minowa.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kokin - that will leave a mark!
Minowa is breathing heavily.
Kokin scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kokin.
Kokin closes the distance and clinches.
Kokin tries a knee to the head but Minowa blocks it.
Kokin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minowa throws a looping overhand right but Kokin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Kokin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kokin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kokin closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Minowa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kokin has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirawit Kokin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Minowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Kokin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minowa.
Minowa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Minowa duly obliges.
Minowa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kokin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minowa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice combination there by Kokin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokin misses with a double jab.
Tirawit Kokin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Kokin tenderised Minowa's leg. Minowa is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Minowa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kokin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kokin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minowa manages to avoid it.
Minowa tries for a takedown but Kokin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Minowa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minowa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A good leg kick by Kokin.
Kokin scoring well with a low kick there.
Tirawit Kokin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kokin scores with a jab to the head.
Kokin lands with an overhand left.
Minowa blocks a head kick by Kokin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minowa shoots in for a takedown but Kokin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikuhisa Minowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minowa shoots for a double leg takedown but Kokin sprawls well. He's pushed Minowa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kokin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kokin throws a sloppy head kick and Minowa moves out of range easily.
Kokin cracks Minowa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Minowa misses its intended target.
Minowa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kokin scores with a nice strike.
Minowa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kokin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Minowa's knee momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kokin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kokin.
Kokin moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Kokin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kokin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Minowa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kokin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Minowa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kokin prevents it.
Minowa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kokin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kokin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kokin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kokin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kokin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Minowa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kokin counters with a body kick.
Ikuhisa Minowa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kokin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kokin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kokin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kokin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kokin breaks from the clinch.
Kokin lands a body shot.
Kokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirawit Kokin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Kokin. Those never looked like landing.
Kokin throws a right hand that Minowa ducks under and follows up with a left that Minowa also avoids with ease.
Minowa closes the distance and clinches up with Kokin, looking for a takedown. Minowa pushes Kokin against the cage but Kokin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kokin has Minowa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kokin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Minowas head.
Minowa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kokin presses Minowa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minowa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kokin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minowa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kokin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minowa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kokin sprawls well. Kokin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Minowa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kokin rushes Minowa and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minowa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minowa throws a series of punches but Kokin avoids them all with ease.
Minowa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kokin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Minowa shoots in but Kokin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikuhisa Minowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokin connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Minowa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Minowa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kokin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Minowa in his tracks.
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!
Minowa walks into a stiff left hand from Kokin.
A punch combination from Minowa misses.
Minowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Minowa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kokin.
Kokin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowa misses with a body shot.
Minowa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kokin's waist but Kokin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minowa off to one side.
Minowa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kokin tests Minowa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kokin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kokin clinches.
Kokin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Minowa goes for a takedown attempt but Kokin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokin wants to clinch.
Minowa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minowa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kokin counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minowa shoots in but Kokin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tirawit Kokin really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kokin stuffs the takedown attempt from Minowa. Minowa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kokin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minowa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kokin clinches.
Kokin trying to stall but Minowa improves his position.
A short right from Kokin on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kokin.
Minowa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Kokin does no damage.
Minowa misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Kokin catches Minowa right on the button with a cross.
Kokin scores with a jab to the body.
Kokin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kokin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minowa, pushing him back against the cage.
Minowa tries to break free but Kokin pushes him back against the cage.
Minowa manages to break the clinch.
Minowa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kokin scores with a push kick.
Minowa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokin works the jab nicely.
Minowa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Minowa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kokin counters with a good low kick that Minowa was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Kokin. No joy for Minowa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikuhisa Minowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokin tries to clinch up.
Minowa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kokin throws a head kick that half lands.
Kokin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minowas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kokin lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kokin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Minowa is rocked!
Kokin throws a leg kick which misses Minowa's front leg but catches the back leg as Minowa tries to avoid it.
Oh Minowa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minowa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Minowa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Minowa looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kokin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Minowa. Kokin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tirawit Kokin!
Tirawit Kokin is the new middleweight champion!
Tirawit Kokin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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