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Ascension: Everybody's Fool PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muuli Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potku comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Meets Evil - Fast Lane. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Pleasures was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Muuli Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Pleasures!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pleasures cracks Potku with an open hand slap.
It looks like Muuli Potku has been cut.
Pleasures walks into a stiff left hand from Potku.
Pleasures on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potku. Potku obviously looking to wear him down.
Pleasures tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John Pleasures seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pleasures.
Pleasures scores with a head kick. Potku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Potku throws a leg kick but Pleasures moved away.
Nice body punch from Pleasures.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potku lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like John Pleasures has been cut.
Potku ducks under a wild hook from Pleasures.
Pleasures tries to score with a low kick but Potku moves his leg out of the way.
Potku misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pleasures lands with a nice body kick.
Pleasures misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Potku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pleasures ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
Potku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pleasures misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potku.
Pleasures motions for Potku to come forward. Pleasures throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pleasures takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Potku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pleasures.
Potku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Meat Market in the buildup to the fight.
Pleasures shoots in and drives through. Potku sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Potku.
Pleasures throws an off balance right hand
and Potku counters with an inside leg kick.
Potku throws a front kick that sends Pleasures stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potku is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Pleasures like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Pleasures from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muuli Potku!
Our winner, Muuli Potku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byron Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's entrance music is Kanye West feat Chief Keef, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Big Sean - I Don't Like. A fine choice. Ishii is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imagine Dragons - Radioactive . Kazunori Ishii has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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163 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kazunori Ishii!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Ishii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nice sprawl there from Ishii as Nelson shoots in.
Ishii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishii.
Nelson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishii keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
Nelson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson passes Ishii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson trying to control the action but Ishii is working from the bottom.
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ishii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ishii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ishii is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ishii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ishii felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nelson throwing shots but Ishii is blocking nicely.
Nelson trying to control the action but Ishii is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
Nelson 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.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Ishii dodges it nicely.
Nelson misses with a head shot. Ishii uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson is fighting to break Ishii's control of his arms but Ishii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nelson postures up.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Ishii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stands up over Ishii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ishii has wrist control.
Ishii keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Ishii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ishii keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Ishii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
Ishii lands with a kick to the temple. Nelson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nelson looks to land a combination but Ishii avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Ishii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ishii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Ishii moves out of range easily.
Ishii scores with a push kick.
We've been told by Nelson's head coaches at Consortium Private LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ishii throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Ishii jabs at Nelson's body.
Ishii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
Kazunori Ishii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Nelson lands but Ishii takes it in his stride.
Ishii scores with a jab.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Ishii.
Nelson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ishii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ishii throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Ishii throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Ishii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ishii lands with a right hand.
Ishii misses the shot to the body.
Ishii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishii. Ishii obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishii misses with an uppercut.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ishii.
Nelson lands with an overhand left.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Ishii.
Nelson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Ishii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ishii checks a leg kick nicely.
Nelson slips under a jab from Ishii.
Ishii misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ishii.
Ishii swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii prevents Nelson from moving into mount.
Nelson working the body and head with strikes.
Ishii tries to improve position but can't.
Ishii is still trying to improve position.
Nelson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nelson trying to control the action but Ishii is working from the bottom.
Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ishii to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii stops Nelson from passing to mount.
Nelson is trying to ground and pound but Ishii uses the momentary lack of control by Nelson to regain half guard.
Ishii wants to get back to full guard.
Ishii is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Byron Nelson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ishii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishii.
Ishii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ishii throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Nelson throws a head kick but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Ishii cracks Nelson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ishii's head.
Ishii misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ishii!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishii wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ishii turns into him and now he's in Nelson's guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Ishii from controlling successfully.
Nelson trying to control the position.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ishii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazunori Ishii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byron Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is controlling Ishii's posture.
Byron Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ishii has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nelson is proving hard to escape from.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson is pulling down on Ishii's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Byron Nelson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ishii scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ishii under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Ishii.
Ishii gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ishii is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Byron Nelson.
Ishii looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Kazunori Ishii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson takes a swing at Ishii's ribcage but misses.
Ishii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson is controlling the pace.
Ishii trying to control but Nelson postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Nelson!
After winning the bout, Byron Nelson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Geoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Svetnela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svetnela has chosen Slayer - Angel of Death as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
26 - 11 - 5 |
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198 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
26 - 11 - 5, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Geoly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Svetnela!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Svetnela.
Svetnela misses with a body kick.
Svetnela lands with a right hand.
It looks like Alexander Geoly has been cut.
Igor Svetnela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svetnela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Svetnela takes a swing at Geoly's ribcage but misses.
Geoly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Geoly checks a leg kick.
Geoly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Qube Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Geoly lands a leg kick that knocks Svetnela off balance momentarily.
Svetnela throws a leg kick but Geoly moved away.
Svetnela tries to bum rush Geoly with a series of wild strikes but Geoly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svetnela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Svetnela throws a sloppy head kick and Geoly moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svetnela moves in looking to clinch but Geoly pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Geoly blocks the low kick.
Svetnela looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Geoly cracks a nice hook into Svetnela's ribs.
Svetnela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svetnela.
Svetnela ducks right into an uppercut from Geoly.
Geoly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Svetnela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoly misses with a looping right.
Svetnela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Svetnela throws a sloppy head kick and Geoly moves out of range easily.
Svetnela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Geoly.
Svetnela has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Geoly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Svetnela.
Svetnela tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Svetnela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svetnela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geoly was well out of range. Poor timing from Svetnela.
Geoly throws a shot from downtown. Svetnela moves away and avoids it.
Svetnela lands a big head kick that sends Geoly to the canvas! Svetnela follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Svetnela!
An intense looking Igor Svetnela took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This was my last fight. I'm retiring from the sport 100%. Thank you to Ascension, Russian Combat, ONI, Versus, and anyone that let me into their cage. This was my life. Thank you to Convicted Inc, Hell's Playground, and most recently BHP. Moses and Bob - I'll see you in the Bahamas soon.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Magri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Magri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Tatum looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tatum slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tatum postures up in Magri's guard and throws a big left but Magri blocks it.
Tatum tries to free his leg and advance position but Magri is retaining full guard.
Tatum looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tatum working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tatum throws a big right hand that misses.
Magri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tatum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum trying to control but Magri is working from the bottom.
Tatum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tatum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magri is adopting a defensive guard.
Tatum won't allow Magri to get back to his feet.
Tatum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magri controls Tatum momentarily but Tatum frees himself.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Magri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charlie Magri.
Magri misses with a series of wild punches.
Magri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
Magri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Magri finds it's target.
Tatum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Magri's head coaches at gym closing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Charlie Magri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magri tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Magri misses.
Magri lands with an overhand left.
Magri lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatum's head.
Tatum fails with the takedown.
Magri with a jab.
Magri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magri lands with a nice body punch.
Tatum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magri looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tatum fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Who's going to make the next move?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatum tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magri, who protects the arm well.
Tatum lands a nice forearm strike.
Tatum tries to score with some ground and pound. Magri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magri avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tatum.
Tatum in side control, throwing shots but Magri defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tatum dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Magri throws a good cross that connects.
Tatum has closed the distance and engaged Magri in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tatum - that landed with a thud.
Tatum decides to pull guard.
Magri wants to get up but he can't break Tatum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magri wants to control from the top but Tatum keeps moving.
Magri seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tatum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Magri!
Danny Tatum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magri holds on to Tatum as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magri taking shots to the head.
Magri tries to reverse the position but Tatum maintains control.
Tatum sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Magri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tatum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tatum is keen to just control but Magri is a slippery customer.
Tatum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tatum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magri is defending against the submission attempts here by Tatum.
Magri is doing well to control the position and prevent Tatum from advancing to side control.
Tatum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magri wants to control but Tatum is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tatum working Magri over with strikes.
Tatum thows a huge punch but Magri dodges it nicely.
Magri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tatum.
Magri wants to control but Tatum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tatum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tatum trying to mount his opponent but Magri defends it.
Tatum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magri defends it well.
Magri is trying to stand back up but Tatum is controlling him
Magri tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.
Tatum is pressing down on Magri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magri is holding on for now.
Magri has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tatum is on him like a limpet, forcing Magri back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Charlie Magri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magri takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tatum scores with a sloppy right hand. Magri should have avoided that one.
Tatum darts in trying to clinch
and Magri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tatum is looking to clinch but Magri is avoiding it.
Magri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magri misses with a wild body shot.
Magri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magri wants it to stay on the feet.
Magri avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Magri scores with a jab. Tatum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tatum slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum shoots in and drives through. Magri sprawls well.
Magri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magri works the jab nicely.
Tatum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charlie Magri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Tatum.
Magri tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Magri lands with a nice body punch.
Magri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magri.
Magri throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum throws a body punch but Magri moves out of range.
Tatum shoots in but no luck this time.
Magri scores with a body shot.
Magri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Magri connects with a nice looking jab.
Magri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magri misses the shot to the body.
Magri lands a jab to the nose.
Tatum takes one to the side of the head.
Magri swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum shoots in and drives through. Magri sprawls well.
Magri jabs Tatum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri lands a head shot.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt - Magri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatum has time to react.
Danny Tatum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Magri catches Tatum right on the button with a cross.
Tatum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Charlie Magri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Magri lands.
Magri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Magri.
Magri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tatum throws a hook but Magri blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum swings for the body but Magri moves out of range.
Tatum takes one to the side of the head.
Tatum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magri scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magri misses with a body punch
and Tatum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Magri.
Tatum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magri did well to prevent Tatum getting side control.
Tatum controlling the action here.
Tatum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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 fight!
Charlie Magri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tatum 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Tatum!
Danny Tatum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Merciless Gladiators for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osama Robins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robins comes to the cage accompanied by Strippekikk. Tyler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Osama Robins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Tyler's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Robins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick lands from Robins that sends Tyler to the canvas. Tyler tries to scramble back to his feet but Robins brings him back down into side control.
Tyler is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler is looking to reverse the position.
Robins has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tyler is being controlled here.
Robins is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyler tries to improve position but can't.
Robins tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tyler wants to get back to his feet but Robins drags him back down.
Tyler is looking for a sweep.
Robins wants to control but Tyler is keeping him busy.
Robins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Robins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robins is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyler is defending well.
Tyler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Robins's best efforts.
Tyler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Robins prevents Tyler from improving his position.
Robins trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Robins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robins wants to control but Tyler is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler gets full guard.
Robins advances to half guard.
Robins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robins is working for a submission of some sort.
Robins trying to pass the guard but Tyler defending well.
Robins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyler is not content to let Robins control the position.
Tyler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robins trying to control from half guard but Tyler is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robins winds up and cracks Tyler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tyler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robins pulls his head out easily.
Tyler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robins pulls his head out easily.
Robins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robins pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Robins. Oh but Tyler has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Robins goes limp - he's gone! Tyler jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Tyler!
In his post fight interview, Jake Tyler gave a big smile as he said 'FIGHT ME NOW RICARDO GRACIE! You have ducked me for the last time, I have been the #1 contender now for a long while and I've been calling you out forever since I beat you the first time. I am the Champion and that Belt is mine. I MADE YOU TAP! You have to Fight me now, you can't run anymore!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boss of All Bosses . Hashimoto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Holding Out For A Hero (Japanese Version). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keiji Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashimoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Idea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hashimoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Idea sprawls well. He's pushed Hashimoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hashimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hashimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hashimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idea.
Idea throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Hashimoto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hashimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Idea.
Hashimoto scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Idea misses.
Idea scores with a takedown into Hashimoto's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Idea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Idea stopping the sweep attempt from Hashimoto.
Idea wants to control from the top but Hashimoto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Idea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Idea is looking to work some ground and pound but Hashimoto has wrist control.
Idea looking to pass the guard.
Hashimoto trying to control the position.
Hashimoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Idea uses it to pass to side control.
Hashimoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea wants to control but Hashimoto is keeping him busy.
Hashimoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Idea trying to control the position but Hashimoto is working away.
Hashimoto tries to bench press Idea off him but Idea keeps the position.
We've been hearing that Idea has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hashimoto is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Idea is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hashimoto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Idea lands a couple of good shots and Hashimoto has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is in bad spot here.
Will Idea go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hashimoto trying to control the hands but Idea won't let him.
Idea has good solid back control here.
Hashimoto is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idea missing with strikes from the back.
Idea is looking to control Hashimoto but Hashimoto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hashimoto tries to roll but Idea sticks to his back.
Idea missing with punches from the back.
Idea trying to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Idea has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hashimoto's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hashimoto.
Idea scores with a jab to the head.
Hashimoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hashimoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Hashimoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hashimoto.
Hashimoto lands an overhand right.
Idea scores with a nice strike.
Idea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Idea throws a hook but Hashimoto avoids it easily.
Hashimoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Idea's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Idea, pushing him back against the cage.
Idea tries to throw a body punch but Hashimoto avoids it by throwing Idea back against the cage.
Idea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Idea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Idea working aggressively here.
Idea swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idea is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hashimoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Idea misses with a punch on the inside.
Idea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Idea.
Idea misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hashimoto.
Idea wants to break free but Hashimoto has control.
Hashimoto lands with a light punch inside.
Idea is trying to maintain a safe position but Hashimoto gets an underhook and turns Idea into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Idea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Idea misses with the head strike.
Idea prevents a body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto can't get the takedown.
Bad Idea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Hashimoto.
Idea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Idea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Idea misses with the head strike.
Idea is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Idea prevents a body shot from Hashimoto.
Idea is leaning against Hashimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idea.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Idea swings wildly with an uppercut but Hashimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idea misses with the head strike.
Idea trying to stall but Hashimoto improves his position.
Hashimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Idea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto blocks a body shot from Idea.
Hashimoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hashimoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hashimoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Idea controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hashimoto blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Idea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Idea throws a punch but it's blocked by Hashimoto.
A head punch on the inside from Hashimoto fails to land.
Hashimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Idea.
A right hand to the body from Idea.
Hashimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Hashimoto blocking some punches.
Idea scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Idea has a couple of punches blocked by Hashimoto.
Hashimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hashimoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Hashimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Idea controls the action.
Idea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hashimoto lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bad Idea dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Idea misses.
Idea scores with a nice body kick.
Hashimoto thuds his right hand into Idea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Idea crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hashimoto - the referee stops the clock and Idea gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hashimoto. Idea manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hashimoto tries to score with a low kick but Idea moves his leg out of the way.
Hashimoto lands the left hand.
Hashimoto avoids the head kick by Idea.
Hashimoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Idea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Idea looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
Idea looks to score with a jab to the body but Hashimoto is just out of range.
Hashimoto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Idea to the ground. Hashimoto is now in Idea's guard.
Idea seems keen to control Hashimoto's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea keeping full guard, as Hashimoto tries to pass.
Hashimoto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Idea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.
Hashimoto chips away with some ground and pound.
Idea is trying to keep Hashimoto in close.
Hashimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Idea is keeping the position for now.
Hashimoto trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Idea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hashimoto.
Idea is pulling down on Hashimoto's head to control his posture.
Idea keeping moving, preventing Hashimoto from controlling successfully.
Idea keeping full guard, as Hashimoto tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hashimoto tests Idea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hashimoto looks to throw the jab but Idea is out of range.
Hashimoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Hashimoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keiji Hashimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hashimoto lands an uppercut.
Idea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hashimoto cracks Idea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hashimoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Idea moves into the clinch.
Hashimoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashimoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Idea controls his hands.
Hashimoto tries to work over Idea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Idea prevents a body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Idea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hashimoto backwards.
Bad Idea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Idea pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hashimoto working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Hashimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Idea has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Idea!
After winning the bout, Bad Idea thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moyses Mattos (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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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Mark Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Moyses Mattos !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kyle loads up on a big right hand but Mattos slips the punch.
Kyle just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle misses with a looping right.
Kyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kyle slips under a jab from Mattos .
Kyle connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyle swings for the body but Mattos moves out of range.
Kyle misses with a straight right.
Mattos throws a jab when Kyle was well out of range.
A big left from Kyle misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mattos lands a jab to Kyle's midsection.
Moyses Mattos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyle connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Kyle. That snapped Mattos 's head back.
Mattos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mattos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyle.
Mattos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kyle finish him?
Kyle thows a body shot but no joy.
Mattos slips a straight right by Kyle.
Mattos seems to have recovered his senses.
Kyle thuds a left hand into Mattos 's body.
Kyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mattos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyle.
Mattos throws a hook but Kyle avoids it easily.
Kyle swings widly with a right hand
and Mattos counters with a nice body shot.
Mattos slips under a jab from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a left hand
letting Mattos counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos gets caught flat footed, as Kyle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mattos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kyle's guard.
Kyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mattos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mattos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Kyle misses with a wild body shot.
Kyle ducks under a wild hook from Mattos .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kyle, as that shot connected.
Kyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Kyle misses
and Mattos counters with a nice uppercut.
Mattos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyle moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kyle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mattos lunges at Kyle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kyle's hand.
Kyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mattos .
Kyle misses with a hook
enabling Mattos to counter with a crisp jab.
Kyle misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Mattos catches Kyle right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mattos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mattos throws a body punch but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle moves forwards but Mattos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kyle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kyle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mattos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mattos is looking to reverse the position.
Kyle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mattos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kyle working the ground and pound.
Kyle throws an elbow but Mattos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattos is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Takeru Mark Kyle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kyle fails with the takedown.
Mattos lands the left hand.
Kyle misses the body punch
and Mattos counters with a straight right hand.
Mattos connects with a right hand. Kyle shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mattos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kyle's head.
Kyle shoots in but no luck this time.
Kyle misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Kyle.
Kyle just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mattos gets tackled into the cage by Kyle. Kyle maintains the clinch.
Mattos misses with the head strike.
Kyle tries to pull guard but Mattos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeru Mark Kyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mattos .
Mattos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mattos throws a head punch that misses.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Kyle blocking some punches.
Mattos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kyle misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kyle.
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!
Kyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Kyle blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mattos .
Mattos stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle pushes Mattos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mattos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mattos misses with the head strike.
Mattos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kyle backwards.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Kyle.
Kyle lands a body shot.
Mattos is breathing heavily.
Kyle scores with a shot to the side of Mattos 's head.
A short right from Kyle on the inside.
A short right from Kyle on the inside.
Kyle lands a left hand.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyle lands a big right hand that drops Mattos ! The killer instinct kicks in and Kyle finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeru Mark Kyle!
A less than humble Takeru Mark Kyle misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Volbeat - The Human Instrument. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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186 lbs
38 - 18 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo scores with a one two! Kawashima had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kawashima throws a lazy right hand but Russo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Kawashima's head coaches at Furia Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kawashima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawashima throws a jab when Russo was well out of range.
Russo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kawashima is looking to clinch.
Russo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawashima defends it nicely.
Kawashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo moves out of range as Kawashima throws a body kick.
Kawashima has closed the distance and engaged Russo in a clinch.
Russo wants a takedown but no success here.
Russo tries to work over Kawashima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russo has Kawashima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kawashima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eiji Kawashima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Russo.
Kawashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Russo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawashima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawashima lands a shoulder strike.
Russo working aggressively here.
Kawashima looking to stall.
Russo breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawashima misses with a wild combination.
Russo defending well as Kawashima loads up on a big left hand.
Kawashima moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawashima lands a hook that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Russo tries to work over Kawashima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Russo lands a right hand.
Kawashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russo has clasped his hands together around Kawashima's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Russo in side control, throwing shots but Kawashima defends.
Russo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kawashima dodges the ground and pound from Russo.
Russo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Russo working the ground and pound but Kawashima is defending the strikes.
Kawashima tries to buck Russo off but Russo is having none of it.
Kawashima managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Russo.
Kawashima parries the strikes from Russo easily there. Russo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kawashima to escape.
Russo wants to control but Kawashima is keeping him busy.
Russo scores with a couple of short elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Russo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Russo throws a strike aimed at the side of Kawashima's head but Kawashima avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Russo crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawashima is working to avoid the ground and pound but Russo connects with a decent elbow.
Russo scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawashima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kawashima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kawashima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kawashima trying to control but Russo postures up.
Kawashima controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo trying to control the action but Kawashima is working from the bottom.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kawashima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kawashima throws a leg kick
and Russo counters with a single leg into guard. Kawashima didn't expect that.
Russo wants to control from the top but Kawashima keeps moving.
Kawashima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russo is one step ahead there.
Russo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kawashima dives on top into guard.
Russo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Russo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Russo is looking for a triangle here but Kawashima uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Russo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kawashima fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Russo tries to buck Kawashima off but Kawashima is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo is trying to work for a sweep but Kawashima has mounted him!
Kawashima content just to control the position here.
Russo is trying desperately to improve position.
Russo wants to control but Kawashima is having none of it.
Kawashima can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russo is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kawashima content just to control the position here.
Kawashima trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Russo tries to hold on but Kawashima pushes him away.
Russo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kawashima content just to control the position here.
Russo regains half guard.
Russo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vinny Russo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eiji Kawashima has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kawashima throws the kick towards the body but Russo avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kawashima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kawashima throws a jab when Russo was well out of range.
Kawashima moves in looking to clinch but Russo pushes him off.
Kawashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russo.
Kawashima looks for the body kick but Russo saw that one coming.
Russo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Russo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Russo with a hook.
Kawashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima lands with a kick to the temple. Russo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Vinny Russo has been cut.
Russo shoots in for a double leg but Kawashima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Russo misses with a body punch
and Kawashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawashima misses with a two punch combination.
Eiji Kawashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawashima looks to land a right hand but Russo moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kawashima, right into the meat.
Russo dives in and grabs Kawashima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kawashima pushes down on Russo's head and hops out.
Kawashima fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kawashima enables Russo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kawashima manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawashima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Russo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawashima is retaining full guard.
Russo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eiji Kawashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kawashima tries to close the distance and clinch but Russo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kawashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kawashima won't be happy with that.
Kawashima dodges the ground and pound from Russo.
Russo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kawashima is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Russo.
Russo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Russo misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kawashima some visible discomfort.
Kawashima is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo advances to full mount.
Russo throws some wild stikes that Kawashima manages to avoid easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Russo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Russo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Russo lands a heavy elbow.
Kawashima regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Russo!
As Vinny Russo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Man, Eiji is one tough dude. His head was hard on my fists. Damn.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunjic has chosen More then a Feeling as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
33 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Chinaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Chinaski.
Tunjic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tunjic takes one to the chin there.
Chinaski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chinaski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chinaski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chinaski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tunjic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunjic stuns Chinaski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tunjic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chinaski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tunjic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chinaski pulls Tunjic in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chinaski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chinaski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chinaski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Chinaski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chinaski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chinaski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tunjic checks it well.
Tunjic missing with a left hand there. Chinaski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic fails with a takedown attempt.
Tunjic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tunjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chinaski manages to avoid it.
Tunjic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chinaski misses with a body punch
and Tunjic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chinaski wants to get back to full guard.
Chinaski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tunjic is working away from the top position though.
Chinaski is trying to get back to full guard.
Chinaski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic throwing shots but Chinaski is blocking nicely.
Tunjic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tunjic lands strikes from half guard.
Tunjic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tunjic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chinaski's head.
Chinaski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chinaski tries to roll over but Tunjic keeps him under control.
Tunjic working Chinaski over with strikes.
Tunjic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chinaski is trying to maintain the position but Tunjic is very close to passing his half guard.
Chinaski wants to get back to full guard.
Tunjic is working for a kimura but Chinaski is defending it quite comfortably.
Tunjic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic tries to pass to full mount but Chinaski defends it.
Chinaski is trying to control but can't.
Chinaski taking some punishment here, with Tunjic in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunjic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Chinaski trying to control from the bottom.
Tunjic winds up and cracks Chinaski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tunjic connects with a nice short shot to Chinaski's temple.
Chinaski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tunjic is working away from the top position though.
Chinaski is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chinaski has his hands clasped together around Tunjic's back. He's all about the action.
Tunjic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tunjic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tunjic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chinaski throws out a powerful jab.
Tunjic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chinaski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chinaski.
Tunjic pushes Chinaski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tunjic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chinaski backwards.
Chinaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chinaski lands with a right to the head.
Tunjic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chinaski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tunjic avoids it.
Chinaski lands a hook that snaps the head of Tunjic backwards.
Chinaski stalling in the clinch but Tunjic improves position.
Chinaski tries a body shot but Tunjic blocks it.
Chinaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tunjic controls his hands.
Tunjic is trying to maintain a safe position but Chinaski gets an underhook and turns Tunjic into the cage.
Chinaski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chinaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski missing with knees to the body.
Tunjic wants a takedown but no success here.
Chinaski throws a punch but it's blocked by Tunjic.
Chinaski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tunjic tries to throw a body punch but Chinaski avoids it by throwing Tunjic back against the cage.
Chinaski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tunjic is working Chinaski over against the cage.
Chinaski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chinaski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tunjic avoids it.
Chinaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tunjic controls his hands.
Tunjic is trying to break the clinch but Chinaski is controlling him.
A short right from Chinaski.
Tunjic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chinaski just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tunjic tries a body shot but Chinaski blocks it.
A short left from Chinaski.
Tunjic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henry Chinaski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Tunjic controls his hands.
Chinaski misses with a punch on the inside.
Tunjic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chinaski backwards.
Tunjic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chinaski scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Tunjic.
Chinaski looking to slow down the pace here.
Chinaski looking to throw knees to the head but Tunjic is blocking nicely.
Tunjic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chinaski fails to land.
Tunjic lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chinaski.
Tunjic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tunjic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chinaski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry Chinaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tunjic.
Chinaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chinaski drops Tunjic with a big knee straight up the middle! Tunjic is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Tunjic is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Tunjic has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski thows a leg kick but Tunjic checks it
and Tunjic counters with a single leg into guard. Chinaski didn't expect that.
Chinaski is trying to keep Tunjic in close.
Chinaski controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chinaski is trying to keep Tunjic in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henry Chinaski.
Chinaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chinaski slips under a jab.
Tunjic misses with a body shot.
Chinaski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chinaski moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chinaski. Tunjic shrugs it off though.
Chinaski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tunjic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henry Chinaski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tunjic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tunjic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chinaski rather than just go for the knockout.
Chinaski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tunjic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chinaski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tunjic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tunjic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chinaski misses with a low kick as Tunjic jumps back.
Chinaski tries to clinch but Tunjic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Tunjic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chinaski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tunjic.
Nice body kick there by Chinaski.
Tunjic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chinaski.
Chinaski throws the left hand but Tunjic avoids the punch easily.
Tunjic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chinaski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Tunjic.
Chinaski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tunjic.
Tunjic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tunjic misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski tries to clinch but Tunjic moves out of range.
Chinaski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chinaski blocks the body kick.
Tunjic moves away from the strike by Chinaski.
Chinaski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chinaski slips under a jab.
Chinaski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tunjic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chinaski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tunjic.
Tunjic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chinaski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tunjic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a sloppy head kick and Tunjic moves out of range easily.
Chinaski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chinaski duly obliges.
Chinaski lands a jab to the head.
Tunjic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chinaski is looking to chop away at Tunjic's legs.
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!
Chinaski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tunjic.
Chinaski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chinaski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chinaski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tunjic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tunjic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chinaski defends well and Tunjic ends up having to push Chinaski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Henry Chinaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Tunjic.
Tunjic misses with a punch to the body.
Chinaski misses with the head strike.
Chinaski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chinaski looking to slow down the pace here.
Chinaski looking to throw knees to the head but Tunjic is blocking nicely.
Tunjic breaks the clinch.
Chinaski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tunjic misses with an uppercut.
Chinaski moves in looking to clinch but Tunjic pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic is looking to land body kicks.
Tunjic misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Tunjic misses
and Chinaski counters with a left to the body.
Tunjic scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chinaski slips a straight right by Tunjic.
Tunjic throws a low kick but Chinaski moves out of range easily.
Chinaski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chinaski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chinaski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tunjic was well out of range. Poor timing from Chinaski.
Tunjic throws a push kick but Chinaski slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ivan Tunjic.
I think Tunjic 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Tunjic!
A victorious Ivan Tunjic 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuro Sato (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Katsuro Sato!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Aurelius tenderised Sato's leg. Sato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aurelius 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 Sato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aurelius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aurelius.
Sato works Aurelius's body with a nice hook.
Aurelius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aurelius thumps Sato with a low kick.
Aurelius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Aurelius finds it's way through Sato's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelius throws out the jab.
Nero Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
Sato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato thows a leg kick but Aurelius checks it
and Aurelius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sato has his foot on Aurelius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aurelius works his way back into a safe position though.
Sato working for a triangle but Aurelius defends it easily.
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sato is keeping the position for now.
Aurelius trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Sato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aurelius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aurelius is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aurelius wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Aurelius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aurelius scoring with some ground and pound.
Aurelius stopping the sweep attempt from Sato.
Sato working for a triangle but Aurelius defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius trying to move into half guard but instead Sato has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius working a defensive guard here.
Aurelius wants to stand up but Sato is controlling him.
Sato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aurelius is controlling Sato's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato preventing the sweep.
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Aurelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sato.
Sato won't allow Aurelius to sweep him here.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelius is retaining full guard.
Sato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Sato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Aurelius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sato lands a jab to the nose.
Aurelius throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Sato throws a leg kick which misses Aurelius's front leg but catches the back leg as Aurelius tries to avoid it.
Aurelius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sato.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelius.
Aurelius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Nero Aurelius has been cut.
Aurelius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato throws a head kick that half lands.
Aurelius misses the shot to the body.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
Aurelius throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aurelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
Aurelius misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sato moves forwards but Aurelius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aurelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Aurelius scores with a sloppy right hand. Sato should have avoided that one.
Aurelius throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aurelius's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sato looking to pass the guard.
Sato trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sato with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sato working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sato with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sato with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sato looking to sit in guard and control but Aurelius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sato wants to sweep here but Aurelius controlling him for the moment.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sato has a closed guard, preventing Aurelius from standing up.
Aurelius trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Sato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aurelius got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aurelius has managed to get both his arms back between Sato's legs - danger averted.
Sato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aurelius is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aurelius passes into side control.
Sato gets back to half guard.
Aurelius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelius tries to stand but Sato is controlling from the bottom.
Aurelius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aurelius lands with a nice body punch.
Aurelius throws a big shot that misses.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
Aurelius takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Aurelius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sato.
Sato throws a low kick, looking for Aurelius's leg but Aurelius calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Aurelius.
Sato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aurelius.
Aurelius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius misses the jab.
Aurelius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sato counters with a shoot takedown. Aurelius fights it but they end up in guard.
Sato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aurelius's head.
Sato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aurelius keeping full guard, as Sato tries to pass.
Sato won't allow Aurelius to sweep him here.
Sato throws a big elbow that misses.
Sato trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Aurelius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aurelius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aurelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sato chips away with some ground and pound.
Sato pushing down on Aurelius's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a strike but Aurelius avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aurelius wants to sweep but no luck.
Aurelius trying to control the position.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato throwing strikes from guard but Aurelius blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is pulling down on Sato's head to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Nero Aurelius wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
Sato takes a swing at Aurelius's ribcage but misses.
Aurelius misses the shot to the body.
Aurelius tries to land a front kick but Sato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Aurelius misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato throws a leg kick but Aurelius sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sato.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aurelius, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuro Sato really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aurelius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Aurelius.
It looks like Katsuro Sato has been cut.
Sato slips under a jab from Aurelius.
Sato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aurelius.
Aurelius misses with a series of wild punches.
Aurelius lands with a straight right. Sato didn't see that one coming.
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Sato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aurelius. Aurelius obviously looking to wear him down.
Sato connects with an inside leg kick.
Aurelius throws out a token jab with nothing on 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!
Aurelius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sato.
Aurelius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aurelius throws a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Aurelius throws a wild body kick that Sato sees coming a mile off.
Sato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Sato tenderised Aurelius's leg. Aurelius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aurelius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sato checks it well.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Nero Aurelius is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Aurelius misses.
Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aurelius.
Sato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius wants to slow Sato down by chopping away at his legs.
Sato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sato slips under a jab.
Aurelius has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Aurelius.
Sato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aurelius. That did some damage!
Aurelius throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
Sato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aurelius's head backwards.
Aurelius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aurelius.
Sato scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aurelius thows a body kick. Sato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Sato.
Aurelius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sato counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aurelius!
Sato scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Aurelius has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sato but great work by Aurelius.
Sato sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aurelius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aurelius's back!
Sato lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sato.
Aurelius has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aurelius looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sato.
Aurelius tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Aurelius is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Katsuro Sato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Aurelius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aurelius, right into the meat.
Aurelius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aurelius swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Aurelius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Aurelius misses with a hook. Sato ducked under it nicely.
Aurelius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sato tries to pass to full mount but Aurelius defends it.
Sato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aurelius trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sato is looking to take a break and control but Aurelius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sato working the head and body with strikes.
Aurelius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sato.
Aurelius is looking to improve his position.
Katsuro Sato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aurelius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aurelius has momentary wrist control but Sato slips an elbow through the middle.
Sato trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Sato lands a couple of digs.
Aurelius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sato is controlling him.
Sato wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Aurelius working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sato prevents Aurelius from getting back to his feet.
Aurelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sato.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sato trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Aurelius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nero Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aurelius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelius moves away.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Aurelius is out of range.
Sato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aurelius. That one must have hurt.
Aurelius scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius misses with a hook
and Sato counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aurelius won't be happy with that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato with the ground and pound but Aurelius regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sato lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsuro Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuro Sato!
Post fight, an emotional Katsuro Sato said 'I'm just that good!'.
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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